2 Quick Questions

[itpesaf]

I got new tyres put on my rear wheels last week (went with real cheap ones) and now whenever i go around a corner with a little speed the vdc slip light comes on and traction control kicks in! is this probably due to the fact that i have cheap rear tyres now? my previous ones were achillies atr lol so those were cheap also but i never had this issue with them. Do i need to be turning my vdc off from now when doing brisk driving? it's annoying coz i love driving through the hills and don't want the vdc to ruin that.

Another question, when i accelerate in a high gear but low rpm i hear some rattles from under the car (has nothing to do with speed), they aren't very loud - but i can hear something rattling when the engine is in low rpm and i accelerate - it's only brief and once i have speed or rpms the sound goes away. Anyone else had this issue? I'm thinking it's a loose heat shield or exhaust component.

Thanks

[n15m0]

sorry to be sarcastic but you love driving the hills and yet you pay for cheap arse tires on a 30K+ car.....seriously dude tires are probably the most important part thats keeping you alive and most ppl choose to spend the least on them, instead paying heaps for fancy paint jobs, body kits, exhausts etc...did you also just get 3rd party fire and theft insurance instead of full comp?

[itpesaf]

I've got full comp.

I bought my car for <20k, and unfortunately I was financially not capable of buying expensive tyres for my car. I wasn't even planing on buying new tyres, the old ones I had went flat. 275/30's aren't cheap otherwise I would have bought decent tyres.

edit: I love driving through the hills, but not at speeds greater than the speed limit. I just didn't think the vdc would kick in with me doing a corner at 60km/hr.

edit 2: I've never spent a cent on bodykits, paintjobs or any mods whatsoever. Only things I've spent money on since buying my car have been power window motors (power windows were not working hence was able to get a good deal), brake pads and services.

Edited November 4, 2012 by itpesaf

[sonicii]

I find the VDC way too sensitive, it kicks in with the slightest bit of wheel slip/spin. But it doesn't kick in with no slip. So I am assuming your tyres just aren't up to the job.

Not sure what tyres you got, but how much did you shop around? I was quoted $360ea for 225/45/18 kumho ku36 tyres from a local dealer, purchased the same tyre online from Tempe tyres for $200ea inc shipping and it will be $25ea for fitting and balancing locally.

[itpesaf]

I paid $220 for each of my tyres (down from $240).

I read somewhere that differences in the rear and front tyres can also cause the vdc lights to go.. Could this be a likelihood since my old tyres were pretty bold?

I actually wish I bought my tyres online (although got told i get no waranties or anything) as it meant I could have bought better ones. Ohh well, I know now for next time..

But the vdc seems waaay too sensitive now compared to when my old tyres were on.. Do you guys think it would be possible to talk to the tyre shop in regards to me returning these tyres and getting more expensive ones put on? (i could say that the tyres they recommended me are rubbish etc)

[Kolossus]

When buying tyres the internet is your friend, and as far as cheap tyres go Achilles ATR Sport are up with the best of them, I will buy them again (not for my 370Z but you know what I mean) so if you want a cheapy go for the Achilles or even a hancook or nexen.

I have dealt with these guys before and I live 6 hours north of them, they always do me a good deal including freight:

http://www.f1wheelandtyre.com.au/?homepage=1

These guys have good prices but I am yet to deal with them:

http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/

[Kolossus]

What tyres did you actually buy?

[itpesaf]

My old tyres were achilies ATR sport! wanted to try something different as they were VERY noisy tyre.

I ended up buying a chinese brand called mayrun, they are actually a little quieter, and are fine for normal driving but they seem to annoy the vdc when cornering briskly. Read a bit online and it seemed as if they were decent cheapo tyres. I'll probably go back to the achilies tyres next time I buy tyres.. I'll just have to get used to either driving through the hills slowly, or muster the courage to do it with the vdc turned off

edit: the reviews I read said that the tyres are grippy in wet conditions and quiet :S

Edited November 4, 2012 by itpesaf

[n15m0]

$220 is definitely not in the cheap bracket for tires assuming these are 18s. I wasn't implying you spend big on tires but rather get something that is decent and reputable. $220 should have bought u something decent so yeah what tires did u get? There is a code on the tire themselves too which tell you the year of manufacture. Make sure u haven't been sold really old stock.

You should be able to go back to the shop and ask for a better tire if you are not happy with this one.

[itpesaf]

they are 19" tyres. 275/30's

The brand is mayrun mr500.

[Kolossus]

I drive with VDC off all the time except when it is raining, its a habit, and you are better off sticking with your Korean cheapo tires they are generally rather impressive. I think that Achilles are Indonesian? but honestly cannot fault them for the price and endurance. End of the day, the best tires out at the moment are Dunlops (apparently)

[Kolossus]

19 inch at that size, its a pretty good price, but being that wide you should not be having much traction issues if you are running stock?

[itpesaf]

Achillies are indonesian. The ones I got for my car are chinese - and I figured they have decent reviews etc., and being such a wide tyre I couldn't go wrong.

I think I have just realised how sensitive and annoying the vdc really is - I'll have to do a bit more driving and if it's kicking in too much I'll have to drive the car with it turned off.

edit: and yeah I got the price a little discounted (were originally 240), and before I bought them I called a few other stores and they told me that for cheapos they aren't bad.

Edited November 4, 2012 by itpesaf

[Kolossus]

But as n15m0 said check the date stamps on them because if they are old stock they will be horrible

[n15m0]

What profile are u running on the fronts? I could be wrong but technically you should be running 275/35 for 19s to keep as close to factory OD. So if your fronts are correct and rears are off might be screwing with your Vdc

[Kolossus]

Whats the stock tire size N15m0?

[n15m0]

Same as the Zs. In 18s they are 225/45 & 245/45 F&R. Use the tire calculator to work out the OD. In 19s most ppl go 245/40 & 275/35. 30 profile is more suited to 20s to keep within factory specs

[itpesaf]

my fronts are 245/35's

I guess I went with the 275/30's as that's what I had on the car before :S

[Kolossus]

hmm, that is odd that it didn't play up on your old tires then... but stranger things have happened.

[itpesaf]

do you think it would be worthwhile calling the tyre shop to tell them I'm not happy and that I want a different sized tyre? or just turn vdc off when driving in the hills

Edited November 4, 2012 by itpesaf