Can't get on with these blinking tyres :(
Discussion
After running the Equinox on Falcons (F07Es) for about 35k miles (yes really!) I finally decided that they just weren't going to wear out (still legal, passed the March 08 MOT) and the wet weather grip was pretty darn poor. So I changed them for Yoko 008s (on 10*6 minilites)
Problem is that if I put the pressures at 28 all round the car feels weird like it is bouncy and uncontrollable and the steering is very light. Dropping the pressures to 26 just makes the car under steer very disconcertingly.
Now am I just getting used to the different tyres and that's how they will behave or am I doing something wrong here. It just feels different and not in a good way.
Any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong? Are the pressures ok? Any help would be most welcome.
Trace
Problem is that if I put the pressures at 28 all round the car feels weird like it is bouncy and uncontrollable and the steering is very light. Dropping the pressures to 26 just makes the car under steer very disconcertingly.
Now am I just getting used to the different tyres and that's how they will behave or am I doing something wrong here. It just feels different and not in a good way.
Any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong? Are the pressures ok? Any help would be most welcome.
Trace
Not sure I've really got an answer, just a few thoughts..
I've noticed that 008s are a lot narrower across the tread than the Falkens, that may be an issue given your 6" rims.
Pressures: I'd always run the front tyres harder than the rears and at higher pressures than you've tried.
eg 32 front, 28-30 rear or even 34 front, 30-32 rear.
You can trim the handling a little by playing with the relative pressures, lowering the rear reduces understeer, or more accurately increases oversteer.
Finally before anything else, check your gauge, even garage airlines vary enormously.
I've noticed that 008s are a lot narrower across the tread than the Falkens, that may be an issue given your 6" rims.
Pressures: I'd always run the front tyres harder than the rears and at higher pressures than you've tried.
eg 32 front, 28-30 rear or even 34 front, 30-32 rear.
You can trim the handling a little by playing with the relative pressures, lowering the rear reduces understeer, or more accurately increases oversteer.
Finally before anything else, check your gauge, even garage airlines vary enormously.
Edited by Dino42 on Tuesday 26th August 00:38
Edited by Dino42 on Tuesday 26th August 00:39
UP TO 34psi on the front, yes. I wouldn't recommend starting that high but 30-32psi certainly.
Good point about suspension setup, mine's not particularly adjustable, just has neg camber arms and adjustable tie rods, but is set up properly.
It's always worth making sure your setup is correct and all the bushes are OK, especially given the mention of light steering/wander.
Pete (Cooperman) produced a very good article on setting up suspension, I can't find it at the moment but I'm sure he'll be along soon, or you could PM him.
Good point about suspension setup, mine's not particularly adjustable, just has neg camber arms and adjustable tie rods, but is set up properly.
It's always worth making sure your setup is correct and all the bushes are OK, especially given the mention of light steering/wander.
Pete (Cooperman) produced a very good article on setting up suspension, I can't find it at the moment but I'm sure he'll be along soon, or you could PM him.
Edited by Dino42 on Tuesday 26th August 12:34
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