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Old 06-29-2005, 02:23 PM
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ok after i got my 16# with 205/40/16 yokohama parada it funny ..
feels really "loose" specily when driveing on motorway, put is not right anytime..
alingment is ok (checked after install set to 0 toe)

any ideer ?
anyone tryed somthing like this ?! and what helped ?

thx
Old 06-29-2005, 02:25 PM
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (Zeus Zore)

this may sound stupid. but check you tire pressures.
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (boostedcivicsir)

this will also sound stupid, but did you get "tuner" lug nuts?
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (blackcivic44)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackcivic44 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this will also sound stupid, but did you get "tuner" lug nuts?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah if you have stock lugs, at least make sure they're torque'd down correctly.
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (Zeus Zore)

Yeah, I'd check the lugs.
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (EL Vap133)

Zeus, did you get the wheels balanced?
Old 06-30-2005, 08:20 AM
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (litterbox)

thx all but aint no noob

TQ down and balenced
tryed tire pressure from 32-40 PSI.. didt do much..

and there is NO free play in steeringwheel/wheels (checked)

it is like the rear end is slow after i turn/shift lane
and the steering is loose/slubby
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (Zeus Zore)

FIRST get TUNER LUG NUTS, your STOCK lug nuts will RUIN your 16's.

SECOND with performance tire there is HUGE difference in feeling with normal tires.

try those, if that doesnt work then take it to the shop...good luck!!
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (*****est_raver)

Definently get aftermarket lug nuts. OEM has a ball shaped seat, while aftermarket "tuner" lugs have a cone shaped seat. You can also get hubcentric rings that will perfectly center your wheels on the hub (instead of the lugs). They will get rid of any vibration that may accumulate over time from the wheel being centered on the lugs (which can slightly shift when impacted).

Lastly, keep in mind that wider than stock tires will have a much greater tendancy to follow grooves and imperfections in the road (commonly called "tram-lining"). The wider tire gives the rim quite a bit more leverage over your steering wheel than before. This means that it will feel looser on bumps & grooves, and it will require slightly more effort on your part...
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (94eg!)

last two:
number1 : i HAVE aftermarket lugs.. they CAME with the rims

number2: yes i know .. i can live with it feeling everything..

that not the problem.. is that it is
alll over the road (not from trailing .. but just plain loose in steering and it is like i have 5 " of freeplay.. (but theres not)
and my rear is very late..
like it does not turn rigth away...

maybe more camber would help ?
og toe seetings ?
what is everyone driving with ?
i have 1 degree camber ... and toe is set at 0
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Default Re: probs after install 16" (Zeus Zore)

How is your steering rack? Jack up the wheel and with your hands, pull and push your wheel from side to side, then up and down. See if there is any play. When you put on bigger wheels, it might've made a problem that was slowly developing more appearant.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How is your steering rack? Jack up the wheel and with your hands, pull and push your wheel from side to side, then up and down. See if there is any play. When you put on bigger wheels, it might've made a problem that was slowly developing more appearant.</TD></TR></TABLE>

there is no play io know off

but yes have been thingin about aproblem that the rims made more notice. then the smaal vinter tyres did !
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ok lowered it an inch more in the front.. didt make any change !..
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its probably just in your head
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ohh i wise... but somthing is not right !
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