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Old 01-10-2015, 12:17 PM
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Noticed quite recently that the rear of my car seems very scatty, especially at higher speeds almost like a gust of wind will send it side wards.Tyres are good on the back and suspension doesn't seem to have huge play in it, just wondered if anyone had any ideas what it might be (I know hard to diagnose from a vague description)

Thought I'd ask out there in case it sounded familiar to anyone.

Cheers in advance for any advice

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Alignment maybe ?
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Are the tyres budget or high end?
Are all for corners matching tyres?

If the tyres are all in order that pretty much leaves alignment.
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Originally Posted by PhilipGB
Are the tyres budget or high end?
Are all for corners matching tyres?

If the tyres are all in order that pretty much leaves alignment.



That and tyre pressure. I'm on a 32psi on all of them..
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I'd bet on alignment but also check pressures. Mine needs alignment but waiting till i put summer tyres back on...
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Originally Posted by Trickster20
and suspension doesn't seem to have huge play in it.....


Ricky.

You mean it has some play
Old 01-11-2015, 08:18 AM
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Tyres are the same all round not going to lie there mid range (there Hankook k115s extra loads) but they have been good no problems

Lol suspension I really have to put a lot of effort to get it to move anywhere but I'm no expert it's not rocking.

It's just strange it's happened last few weeks and at motorway speeds slow to mid speed it's fine.
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You weren't in the nearside lane getting sucked into the lorry wheel ridges were you?
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is this a sudden change in feel ? or is it coming from another vehicle? the aero on our car is pretty terrible especially the back , the parachute bumper makes it very light at high speeds , some people chop there bumper , or a good diffuser/spoiler. just my 10 pence
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Temperatures have dropped dramatically the last couple of weeks, that is going to amplify any misalignment.


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