Jump to content
SAU Community

wider rims and horrible handling??

(B1) MR_fanny
 Share

Recommended Posts

(B1) MR_fanny Grand Master

(B1) MR_fanny

Posted
Posted

hey guys.....i just put on the 2 front second hand jap rims i got..dimensions are 16" x7.5 +32. considering ive just replaced my stocks with these ive noticed that at low speeds the car will force itself to turn in after only turning the steering wheel half a turn. i then find myself having to fight and counter steer to avoid oversteering into the curb on exit. can anyone tell me whats the cause of this and how to fix it as its bloody dangerous.

also when the wheels were fitted i also got a wheel alignment as my steering wheel isnt dead straight cause i hit a curb a week or so ago. they are supposed to straighten this out too when the do a wheel alignment right??

cheers.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41218-wider-rims-and-horrible-handling/
Share on other sites
Steve Grand Master

Steve

Posted
Posted

Shouldnt be hitting the castor rods. I have 17x8 up front with no probs. What are the alignment settings? You should have received a written readout of the final settings. Also, you may need spacers to stop the wheels rubbing on the castor rods - it sounds like they are the wrong offset.

(B1) MR_fanny Grand Master

(B1) MR_fanny

Posted
  • Author
Posted

had a check again this morning and it only seems to be the left wheel rubbing up on full lock....the right wheel comes very close but doesnt rub. and from the looks of it the left wheel is toed in heaps more than the right. and no i didnt get a written readout either...hmmm...dodgy.

would this explain why when turning the steering wheel snaps.??

will be goin back today.

meshmesh Mentor

meshmesh

Posted
Posted

:confused: not sure if I understand this right "technically speaking" But on first reading I thought you may a tramlining issue, but 7.5in wide isn't that wide really. I had 265 all round on my GTR, and on some roads eg: nepean hwy, I had to drive with both hands locked on the wheel, coz I'd also get that snap left or right depending on the road, but now I have 255's all round and all is sweet so far. Only thing I can think of, is perhaps that kerb you hit has done something... I dunno, sorry!

BHDave Grand Master

BHDave

Posted
Posted

It's a fair bet that somethings bent if your steering wheel wasn't pointing straight after you hit the kerb. The wheel alighnment can only correct it up to a point.

Thats what i'd be getting checked first.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • PranK
      Chris' Toyota Mark ii JZX110

      By PranK · Posted

      This looks great! Awesome to have the 5 speed with an LSD in this. The Recaro's look like SR2's or SR3's. It's a shame they've been retrimmed as they would have looked sweet in their original colours. I think I'd want my agent to be a little more up front and informative too. I've never imported but I reckon it would make me a little nervous, so the more info the better.
    • soviet_merlin
      Duncan's V37.......race car?

      By soviet_merlin · Posted

      Thanks for doing that Duncan! Makes you a good person in my books. We don't get kangaroos or wombats here. But we have bats and it's similar. AFAIK it's often the mums with a baby attached that get hit because they drop lower when starting from a tree. If you hit an animal, check on it. https://www.ifaw.org/au/resources/wildlife-rescue-app An app to get the closest wildlife rescue contact.
    • Murray_Calavera
      Jacks that fit under GTR lips that can reach the subframe?

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      My dream is also to have a proper hoist, but I don't think it will ever happen. My quickjack is probably as close as I'll ever get, it really is very good though. 
    • Duncan
      Duncan's V37.......race car?

      By Duncan · Posted

      Yeah we keep on in the dailies, it is pretty poor how many animals get hit and the driver leaves without checking....have saved a couple of little ones over the years. Bit of a gruesome job though, pouches generally need to be cut open because they are so tight and often the joey doesn't realise mum is gone so they are still locked onto the teat. I checked the modules in front of the DS wheel where an oil cooler should go.... There is the radar unit - that can go for race use) One of the 2 HX water pumps, the silver cylinder. That needs to be kept but might be able to be relocated But the bad news, the big computer mounted vertically in front of the wheel (blocking any potential air exit) is the electric steering computer. That is required until/unless i do a hydraulic steering conversion, and in CAD based modern car design it is not like I can just pop a big unit like that somewhere else (plus the loom would be too short anywhere else too). So, the passenger side is OK to clear out (just use a smaller washer reservoir, potentially elsewhere), but the DS no beuno
    • Duncan
      Chris' Toyota Mark ii JZX110

      By Duncan · Posted

      Well, all the best with the new camry It was interesting to hear about the UK process, it is generally a lot more streamlined here with a shipping agent looking after all the import side (noting the exact final price can still be a surprise.....) and I've used a few different brokers on the japan (or US) side, and never had any trouble with any of them....luck of the draw I guess. You mentioned you didn't get the auction sheet (understandable since you bought it from a dealer, not auction), but I always try and get hold of that because they are pretty thorough. I've imported 2x R grade vehicles over the years and both were fine, repairs in Japan are pretty thorough compared to here in Oz.
×
×
  • Create New...