high speed lane wander
01-27-2006, 07:18 AM
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Yeah, I'd try doing 80MPH in different lanes at different parts of the highway
then slightly turn the wheel to the left and to the right to see how the car reacts. Of course, do this outside of rush hour times.
01-27-2006, 07:27 AM
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Are you sure it's not tramlining? I wouldn't expect much
tramlining from all-seasons but I know that Bridgestone S03s are notorious for it.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftiretech%2Ftechpage.jsp %3Ftechid%3D47">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=47</a></li></ul>
01-27-2006, 08:30 AM
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Not tramlining (road surfaces)
This is observed over many miles, not localized to certain surfaces or geographies.
I wonder if has to do with poor aerodynamics given that the front underbody piece that covers the engine is gone.
I wonder if has to do with poor aerodynamics given that the front underbody piece that covers the engine is gone.
01-27-2006, 09:42 AM
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You may want to get the alignment done again...
After a minor fender bender and body work my car was re-aligned. But the dealer didn't do it quite right and I still experienced wandering at freeway speeds. They re-did the alignment and it was perfect.
I'm not sure whats involved in the process, but the second time was the charm.
I'm not sure whats involved in the process, but the second time was the charm.
02-18-2006, 05:28 AM
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Fixed - slight toe out from max toe in
Worked with a great shop, Gran Turismo East in Atlanta to get the problem resolved. They had set the car for max toe in previously. They backed this off a little and the problem is gone.
I know the tires aren't great, but an $80 alignment is a lot cheaper than replacing 4 new tires. Plus, the tires do rock in rain.
Thanks for everyone's advice.
I know the tires aren't great, but an $80 alignment is a lot cheaper than replacing 4 new tires. Plus, the tires do rock in rain.
Thanks for everyone's advice.
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