:s Problem with the new alloys

[thecremeegg]

Well i posted yesterday a thread bout my new 172 alloys, and all was well.
Took it out for a longer drive today and im a bit concerned. Under braking they squirm all over the shop which is very disconcerting. What could be causing this?

Cheers

 

[nathanH]

tracking, tyre pressures.

 

[thecremeegg]

Hmm didnt know tracking caused that, i'll have to get it checked then.
Does anyone know what the tyre pressures should be with 195/45/16 tyres?

 

[graham_172]

2.3 bar in fronts and 2.1 bar in backs

 

[thecremeegg]

cheers, i'll go check them in a bit

 

[thecremeegg]

well i checked the pressures and they're all fine. Any other ideas?

 

[lemonnobby]

Some times fitting bigger tyres/wheels the car will want to follow the road.

 

[thecremeegg]

yea i've noticed that, bit irritating but i can live with it, its the brake squirm thats getting to me. Is it something i'll just have to live with?

 

[lemonnobby]

Could be you may have some play in a steering joint, suspension part.

 

[C.slicker]

The lower pro tyres just offer less forgiveness. This will cause the car to follow the road as well as highlighting any other problems (e.g. poor-alignment, steering rack on its way out, ball joint etc...

 

[thecremeegg]

i see, ok. How can i diagnose what the problem part is, like suspension or steering rack etc? will i need to take it to the garage?

 

[C.slicker]

I would deffo have the tracking check first (although ask to go through with them to have a look to ensure they aren;t bullshitting you)

Sam

 

[thecremeegg]

Yea i'll get that checked first, the place that i go do it in the open anyways so i'll be able to see