HELP!!!

My CX hybrid doesn't have p/s and ever since I went to the 15" Slipstreams with sticky race tires it's starting to affect my quick steering capabilities. Curious if I go to a 14" setup with sticky race tires if this will help out and be more beneficial.

 

Really not trying to be a dick, but--Huh? Your steering is slower, or is it faster? Tire/wheel size is irrespective of steering ratio.


--Chris, who wishes he had quick-steering capabilities.

 

My steering "abilities" feel somewhat hindered ever since I went to a set of race tires on my 15" Slipstreams. When I still had street tires that weren't as sticky I didn't notice much.

My main question is if I should go to a 14" wheel/race tire setup.

 

Hit the gym and get some muscles on those skinny arms of yours.

 

Put some 13x8 autox wheels on your car and drive it on the street for a week or 2 then you should be able to turn those skinny 15s any day.

 

It's width (and compound) of the tires that matters, wheel size doesn't matter at all.

 

You're probably better off getting lighter wheels overall...Even if you switch to a 14 inch wheel if they're heavier than the shitstreams, then you're back to square one. Try getting a smaller diameter steering wheel too to help with response time. And I'd take up weight lifting 101 and a set of dumbells.

 

Sidewall height/deflection makes a significant difference, especially if were talking about steering response.

14" have a larger sidewall, which means more deflection for the same tire, which means even worse response (in most cases!).

 

Okay...hitting the gym isn't the issue people. I'm not a small guy by any means. I'm just having trouble on tight, technical courses. I don't daily drive my hatch anymore so that might be the issue...not being used to the lack of p/s.

So going to a smaller tire/wheel setup isn't the answer? I need help here people. I really want to be competitive in SM.

 

If you don't want the power drag of the p/s pump, try what some of the ep cars I have seen do and use an electric p/s pump from a Toyota MR2 or a Subaru (I forget what model). If it's legal, use a steering quickener along with the electric p/s. The quickener is a gearbox that fits between the steering wheel and shaft.