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General Diagnostics Table: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WHEEL AND TIRE GENERAL PROBLEM DIAGNOSTICS

Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Front wheel shimmy Worn or improperly inflated tire. In case of worn fire, replace the tire.
In case of improperly inflated tire, adjust the tire air pressure properly.
Wheel is out of balance. Adjustment
Abnormal tire wear Improperly inflated tire. Replace
Sways/pitches Worn or improperly inflated tire. In case of worn tire, replace the tire.
In case of improperly inflated tire, adjust the tire air pressure properly.
Wander/pulls Worn or improperly inflated tire. In case of worn tire, replace the tire.
In case of improperly, inflated tire, adjust the tire air pressure properly.