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Rims are on. Handling sux ass now.

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Old 06-16-2007, 03:53 AM
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It's prolly the ROTA wheels. What you pay is what you get
Old 06-16-2007, 06:26 AM
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ok, the tire pressure is at 30psi right now all around. im lowered on kgmm race springs.

also, 2 weeks before the wheels went on, i did an aligment and fixed the camber and pigeon toes. everything was put back to stock settings. is it neccessary to do another alignment?
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If the tires are brand new, it takes a couple hundred miles to burn off the oil and crap they ship with to keep the rubber from cracking in the warehouse.
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I dont think its that though. it kinda feels like i have no rear strut bar or swaybar. Like i have no support to help me still.

What if i have blown shocks and struts, is that a possibility.?
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The tires will be greasy for ~ 200 miles so handling will feel funny. When you got you alignment what were your tire pressures? I bet you pressures were different from what you have now.
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make sure you have both 18 by 8 in the front and both 18 by 9 in the rear...ive heard plenty of story were the tire shops put them on in reverse order not knowing the car carries staggered fitment!

goodluck!
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Originally Posted by s2k rookie,Jun 16 2007, 06:26 AM
ok, the tire pressure is at 30psi right now all around. im lowered on kgmm race springs.

also, 2 weeks before the wheels went on, i did an aligment and fixed the camber and pigeon toes. everything was put back to stock settings. is it neccessary to do another alignment?
Yes, anytime you change the wheel specs or the height of the car an alignment is a good idea
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jun 15 2007, 11:09 PM
215 front and 255 rear? Yikes.
Thats not too bad of a stagger.. I actually run the same size and I havnt had a problem. Ive also ran 225/275 before without a problem.

Your issue is your alignment, get it re-done and it should be fine.
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hmm im interested in the outcome of this. Let us know if it fixes your problems after an alignment
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Alright i guess i have no choice but to do an alignment. I wish i knew this would happen before i did my last alignment. I could have waited 2 more weeks lol.


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