Have a 2012 Elantra. Just mounted 4 new Cooper tires. Allignment, balance, air pressure are fine. However, once the car exceeds 60-65 mph, it begins to "drift and float". It will begin drifting in one direction (L or R), then the other. At the those speeds and above, I have to constantly compensate for this drifting and floating. Again, below 60+ mph, there are no issues. Thoughts??

Asked by jgt1 Dec 28, 2013 at 08:00 AM about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have a 2012 Elantra. Just mounted 4 new Cooper tires. Allignment, balance, air pressure
are fine. However, once the car exceeds 60-65 mph, it begins to "drift and float". It will
begin drifting in one direction (L or R), then the other. At the those speeds and above, I
have to constantly compensate for this drifting and floating. Again, below 60+ mph, there
are no issues. Thoughts??

2 Answers

It also may be the cv axles going bad. If you hear clicking when you turn the wheel L or R the bearing are busting and you need cv axle replaced.

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Steering drift is a common issue with the 2011 and 2012 Elantra. Ask your dealer to inspect the CV joints, AND the toe alignment. They should be familiar with the issue.

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