I got my R a couple of weeks ago and it comes with new falken azenis. The problem is when I['m on the gas on 1st or 2nd gear, the car would steer to the right or left. But this doesnt happen unless I'm at WOT. Is it because of the tires?

 

Balance/alignment check out ok?

 

Torque steer?

 

Not sure what it is but the car seems to like to follow the grooves on the road.

 

What is your scrub radius ? Are you on stock rims ?

 

torque steer

 

Yes I'm on stock rims, If its torque steer does this happen to anyone elses R?

 

My buddy's LS did that when he first got it... Torque steer i believe

 

at WOT torque steer, but only to the right. do it all the time when i am autocrossing

 

mine does that when I hit bumps in the road, no PS can sometime get tricky when you are not paying attention while driving.

Why dont you sell those Falken's to me?

 

Check your alignment and tire pressures.

 

Hold the wheel tighter.

I assume these are 205/50/15 Azenis - on the stock ITR wheels, you will get some slop. Try upgrading to a 7" wheel, Kosei K-1s are a popular choice.

 

Welcome to front-wheel-drive + power = torque steer Get used to it.

 

Yep, I would also say torque steer. I have the same situation. Its not a problem really if you are going straight with the right tire pressure and a properly aligned car.

ITRs will do that alot when at WOT and switching lanes, I hold the wheel with both hands and she performs like a dream, one hand it feels like the car wants to go all over the road.

 

also make sure your tire pressures are correct, that could be a small part of it

 

There is no such thing as torque steer on an Integra, the shafts are equal length. Check tire pressure, then alignment if the former is okay.

Interestingly, I thought my old Kumhos were a lot more prone to following ruts and grooves than the Azenis

 

terk steer... you have too much POWER

 

Yes the axles are equal length, but one side has the intermediate shaft, so it will wind up some more.

 

Sounds like torque steer. I wouldn't know, I have a b16a2 and the word "torque" does not exist for me..

 

Happens all the time. No worries.

 

Well, it is torque steer. And the reason why it wants to almost pull out of you hands when not holding it really tight is because of the LSD. Type-R's are equipped with the LSD stock, so when it transferes the power to one wheel from both wheels it will PULL suddenlly and very hard to one side. Try accelerating over railroad tracks Oh yah!!!! Lot's of fun there.... Hope this helps.

Later,

Sean C.

 

Yup same thing happens when its hooking good, its torque steer

 

If it was torque steer, it would only pull to one side.

What is happening to you is normal. You could try getting an alignment to see if it helps, but I doubt it.

 

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That`s what I was thinking.... He sais "to the left OR the right"...
Try other tires (wheelset of a friend or so) and see if it`s the same... The way you described the pulling reminds me of the cold season, when I put on winter tires... It gets difficult to stay on the street in 3rd/8k+ at WOT.
Once the cp035 are on, the "steer" is gone.