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Too bad, because 911 steering is the MOST direct feedback there is. It would tell you right away if it is a tire or not.

Look at the bearings by shaking the top of the tire in and out. If you feel play, the bearings are suspect. If the vibration comes and goes, it would indicate a harmonic issue between the two front tires. Mine did that. It would be fine, but as I went around a corner, the outside tire would travel further, and the shimmy would get worse. It was a belt issue with one tire., and only solution was replacement.

Also check all the steering linkages for any play, as that will affect it as well.

Or, find a Pelican in your area and swap fronts for 30 minutes! I like to have a solid answer when I go back to a shop with an issue, or they can sometimes have you coming back a dozen times until it's made right.
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