When I turn the wheel on my 89 RS all the way to one side or the other to make the most of its pathetic turning radius, the whole car shakes and grinds...something is DEFINITELY binding under there, rubbing, something...and it's nasty. I put new tie rod ends in 'bout a year ago, but as far as I can remember, it's done it ever since I got the car...other than the hardcore, performance-oriented AUTOZONE tie rod ends, the whole front end's stock, wheels and all...any ideas? Thanks, guys...

 

Sounds normal. Lots of thirdgens came stock with tire rubbing issues. Just don't turn the wheel that far.

 

What size tires are you running up front? If it is stock . . . man, what a **** poor job by GM. Does anyone make steering locks to stop your wheel from turning all the way if that's the case?

 

Those wheels are as stock as the Aztec is ugly. Drawing on my extremely limited knowledge bank, I'd say 15". Normal tire size, etc. If this is normal, this is crap on a stick...whenever people drive my car, they invariably turn the wheel the whole way and proceed to create an earthquake in my vehicle. Can ANYTHING be done? Thanks...

 

Sure; don't let anyone drive your car.

Seriously, you could probably install a snubber to prevent against extreme wheel turning. Put one on each side; that'll cover left & right extreme turns.