Wheely weird
08-04-2005, 07:18 AM
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Hi guys a little help please.
We have just changed the rears on the S to some Toyos. These are the correct size and have been balanced and fitted.
The car seems to behave a little strangely since this. Its not as sure footed and seems to wonder/or be a little wooly in high speed bends/driving. The best way to describe it is like driving in high wind.
I have checked the PSIs put 34 all round – no change then dropped them to 32 and it’s a little better. It cannot be the balancing as I am pretty sure that would cause vibration.
The other thing is I have just changed all the discs and pads so still bedding them in but I am sure this wouldn’t affect the handling.
Any more techy gurus got any ideas?
Cheers
Edd
We have just changed the rears on the S to some Toyos. These are the correct size and have been balanced and fitted.
The car seems to behave a little strangely since this. Its not as sure footed and seems to wonder/or be a little wooly in high speed bends/driving. The best way to describe it is like driving in high wind.
I have checked the PSIs put 34 all round – no change then dropped them to 32 and it’s a little better. It cannot be the balancing as I am pretty sure that would cause vibration.
The other thing is I have just changed all the discs and pads so still bedding them in but I am sure this wouldn’t affect the handling.
Any more techy gurus got any ideas?
Cheers
Edd
08-04-2005, 07:35 AM
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Could be completely wrong but maybe if youve just changed them then they need running in ? I think I had this problem for a few weeks after I changed my tyres last time. Just sapped my bend confidence, in a manner of speaking. :-)
08-04-2005, 07:44 AM
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I doubt if the Geo has been Knocked out Craig. I was there when I wheels were put on and my father in law changed the pads and discs saying they came off with no problems!
Its a bit confusing. ! I suppose they may need running in? Does this mean I need to do some donuts??!! ;-)
Edd
Its a bit confusing. ! I suppose they may need running in? Does this mean I need to do some donuts??!! ;-)
Edd
08-04-2005, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GSi,Aug 4 2005, 04:55 PM
If you want to bring the old girl around to mine I'll give her a good thrashing 
Don't worry, I've already got my coat and am heading for the door.....
