MGF VVC - Odd Handling
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Hi all, had a shiny new set of Toyo Proxi T1s fitted to my MGF.
After discovering they had fitted them to the wrong corners and correcting tyre pressures it feels very odd.
Pressures 28 all round, which was what i always used, the back end just feels like its about to let go.
Old tyres were same make, model and size. Felt fine until the new ones were fitted. Only done about 150 miles since fitting, maybe need a few more miles? Just feels wrong, much like my other one did on 'Nackering Ditch Finder Turbo Extremes' which the Mrs span and smacked into the wall.
Is it just the full depth tread making it feels loose? Not had tracking checked yet but this was an instant change.
To be honest it feels scary.
Ideas?
After discovering they had fitted them to the wrong corners and correcting tyre pressures it feels very odd.
Pressures 28 all round, which was what i always used, the back end just feels like its about to let go.
Old tyres were same make, model and size. Felt fine until the new ones were fitted. Only done about 150 miles since fitting, maybe need a few more miles? Just feels wrong, much like my other one did on 'Nackering Ditch Finder Turbo Extremes' which the Mrs span and smacked into the wall.
Is it just the full depth tread making it feels loose? Not had tracking checked yet but this was an instant change.
To be honest it feels scary.
Ideas?
Trophy200 said:
Maybe it has something to do with this.....
http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=733378
Trophy200
I'll shall have a look at this, surely if there is an issue Toyo should be recalling and fitting for free? http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=733378
Trophy200
All the suspension joints were replaced recently, there have been no prior issues with the handling at all, all spins have been down to me being silly.
If the tyres all match will have to do a few more mile and see if anything changes.
onyx39 said:
A friend dealt with Toyo direct and they sorted the issue for her.
Not sure what the course of action was, but I know the action was by Toyo rather than the tyre dealer.
Toyo are usually a good Tyre and suited well to the car.
The car was fitted with them when i got it and had no issues, everyone seems to recommend them and even better they are cheap! Hopefully get home before it gets dark / snowy and have a look. This was a full set of brand new tyres from a well known supplier.Not sure what the course of action was, but I know the action was by Toyo rather than the tyre dealer.
Toyo are usually a good Tyre and suited well to the car.
Well had a look and they are Malasian all round.
Maybe need to bed in a bit? I imagine the cold roads means it would take longer?
If they are harder than the Jap ones should the tyre pressure be lower?
Lots of 'advice' on the interweb. 28 all round seemed to work well before.
What does everyone else use?
PS they were well under £200 all in, Halfords web special. Nobody else was close. Was very surprised.
Maybe need to bed in a bit? I imagine the cold roads means it would take longer?
If they are harder than the Jap ones should the tyre pressure be lower?
Lots of 'advice' on the interweb. 28 all round seemed to work well before.
What does everyone else use?
PS they were well under £200 all in, Halfords web special. Nobody else was close. Was very surprised.
onyx39 said:
The_Burg said:
Well had a look and they are Malasian all round.
Maybe need to bed in a bit? I imagine the cold roads means it would take longer?
If they are harder than the Jap ones should the tyre pressure be lower?
Lots of 'advice' on the interweb. 28 all round seemed to work well before.
What does everyone else use?
PS they were well under £200 all in, Halfords web special. Nobody else was close. Was very surprised.
If anything, the walls are softer.Maybe need to bed in a bit? I imagine the cold roads means it would take longer?
If they are harder than the Jap ones should the tyre pressure be lower?
Lots of 'advice' on the interweb. 28 all round seemed to work well before.
What does everyone else use?
PS they were well under £200 all in, Halfords web special. Nobody else was close. Was very surprised.
I was advised when I posted about mine to give it a couple of hundred miles to bed in.
I guess if the walls are softer then up the pressure? Spec is the same though. Side walls I'm led to believe is they key factor on mid engined cars.
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