2002 chevy cavalier

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD
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MILGARD
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I just put new springs and struts on front and driving on wet ground and snow it felt like i was skidding. It felt like I didn't have control of car. It was like the front end was up higher and the tires weren't touching the ground. Im taking the car back into shop on Saturday. They told me it could be bad tires. Could that be true. Please help me.

Thank you Jason
Jan 26, 2011 at 2:24 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Was the car aligned after these repairs?
Jan 26, 2011 at 2:54 AM
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MILGARD
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No I did not.
Jan 26, 2011 at 3:10 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That needs to be done ASAP. Changing the springs and struts changed the height of the car, which in turn changes the wheel alignment
Jan 26, 2011 at 3:17 AM
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MILGARD
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Thank you I will have them do this on Saturday.
Jan 26, 2011 at 3:21 AM
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