Help me with this problem.
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Help me with this problem.
I'm currently using a fairly new set of Dunlop FM901's.
What I've experienced is that when it's raining outside, whenever I passed by some small puddles, my car would shifts. This is only going about 80km/h. I know that fact that I'm not going that fast because all the other cars on the highway are at least going 100km/h+ without any problem.
Most will say that it is the tires problem, but it had happened to me with other tires as well.
Is there anything under the car that might affect its stability, especially in rainy days, even on light ones.
BTW, the wheels has done alignment. The car is only lowered about 1.75 - 2 inches. I'm running 15x7" wheels with 205-55/15 tires. I know the tires size is slightly bigger than stock, but it happened the same when I ran 205-50/15.
Any comment is much appreciated.
What I've experienced is that when it's raining outside, whenever I passed by some small puddles, my car would shifts. This is only going about 80km/h. I know that fact that I'm not going that fast because all the other cars on the highway are at least going 100km/h+ without any problem.
Most will say that it is the tires problem, but it had happened to me with other tires as well.
Is there anything under the car that might affect its stability, especially in rainy days, even on light ones.
BTW, the wheels has done alignment. The car is only lowered about 1.75 - 2 inches. I'm running 15x7" wheels with 205-55/15 tires. I know the tires size is slightly bigger than stock, but it happened the same when I ran 205-50/15.
Any comment is much appreciated.
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Re: Help me with this problem. (Project X)
Your car can hydro plane with any tires. Stay in the middle or left lane, whichever is higher. Driving in the right lane during rain is bad because the constant pounding of semi's leaves grooves in the road, where the water gathers.
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Re: (RedGSR)
I'm surprised to hydroplane w/ the FM901's going at 80km/h especially when the stock Corollas and Cavaliers beside can go well over 110km/h+. This is on the light rainy days. The puddles are very small if noticeable. I'm driving in the middle lane as well.
Are there anything beneath the car that when wet can get unstable?
Are there anything beneath the car that when wet can get unstable?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Project X »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are there anything beneath the car that when wet can get unstable?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope.
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Nope.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegunderpressure »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Nope.
gmoore</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is so weird because I've tried the following tires:
new FM901 205/55/15
new A032R 205/50/15
used A032R 205/50/15
They all give me the same result.
The loose steering and slight swerving left & right is more pronounced
as the speed goes higher.
Nope.
gmoore</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is so weird because I've tried the following tires:
new FM901 205/55/15
new A032R 205/50/15
used A032R 205/50/15
They all give me the same result.
The loose steering and slight swerving left & right is more pronounced
as the speed goes higher.
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