I agree with the above comments about actual in the field practicea it's common to not lock the nose wheel for normal ops.
The shimmy can be significant to "feels like the nose gear is gonna rip off" for running-offs & landings.
We have had multiple issues with damage to the gear doors, some requiring replacement.
Even though the centering works as it should and the gear went into the nose bay- a combination of picking up with an off center nose wheel, low nose strut (in need if servicing), and poor post installation adjustment of gear door position were the problem.