Impact of toe / tracking on steering weight

[DickP]

Hi,

I am using my Clio 182 again after having had it parked up for around six months. All is generally well however the steering does feel heavier than I remember.

When on the move, the initial range of movement is relatively light but as the front wheels are turned further the weighted resistance of the steering wheel increases significantly. It does still self centre fine on the move.

I thin the car is running slightly toe in on the front axle, and understand they should be set to zero degrees or slightly toe out. My question is will this minor difference in the front axle tracking affect the weight of the steering?

The car is also running 172 Cup Turinis which have a slightly bigger offset than the 182 Trophy Turinis. I don't know how much of an impact this would have?

Thanks,

 

[JB21]

I doubt it. What pressures were the tyres?

 

[DickP]

I forgot to also mention the car is on Eibach proline springs.

 

[DickP]

I doubt it. What pressures were the tyres?

Hi,

I have 33 on the front and 30 on the rear. Michelin PS3 tyres all round.

Thanks,

 

[JB21]

Maybe you've just got used to driving something else in the last 6 months? My 182 always had heavyish steering compared to other cars.

 

[hipwell]

Nah.

Camber could possibly alter the feel as there is less rubber touching the tarmac with alot of negative Camber

 

[PhillipM]

Toe in usually gives a little more weight than toe out, but not much.

 

[JamesBryan]

Caster gives the biggest steering feel change and that wouldn't have changed being sat parked up.

 

[DickP]

Hi,

Thank you for the replies and comments noted.

Thanks,