noob question ...Tires squeel on hard turns....do i need new tires? I have 14K miles.
06-18-2002, 09:36 AM
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What tires are you running? Could just be crappy tires to begin with.
As tires age, the rubber gets harder, and the tendency to squeal increases, however even new tires will squeal if pushed hard enough...especially if the tire wasn't designed for the type of driving you're doing. My guess is that you're actually pushing a sub-par tire beyond it's limits. Get some Bridgestone S03's and try to break those buggers loose (you'll probaby pee in your pants before that happens, so bring along a change of underwear!).
06-18-2002, 09:38 AM
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Could be alot of things...
Tires will squeel as they lose traction. Also, no matter how good the suspension or the tires, they will lose traction at some point; you can physically exceed the limits of any tire.
I'd first make certain that they are properly inflated as this could be a major cause of losing adhesion. I personally keep my tires to 38 or 39psi. Check them before you drive the car in the morning otherwise you cannot get an accurate reading. If they are properly inflated, then that is the best you can do for that tire. If you still feel that you weren't beyond the tire's limits, and they were squeeling, you have a couple of choices:
1. Replace the tires if they are worn, although with 14k miles they shouldn't have lost that much of their performance;
2. Go with a more high performance tire in a more aggressive size. Maybe give us an idea of what size tire and wheel you are running, as well as the type and model of tire.
3. You can upgrade the suspension on your car, but I wouldn't do that unless you put high quality tires and wheels on (i.e., since the tire is the point of contact, if you upgrade the suspension without upgrading the tires, you won't see as significant an improvement in the suspension mods you've made, which could be considered a waste of money).
Hope that helps.
I'd first make certain that they are properly inflated as this could be a major cause of losing adhesion. I personally keep my tires to 38 or 39psi. Check them before you drive the car in the morning otherwise you cannot get an accurate reading. If they are properly inflated, then that is the best you can do for that tire. If you still feel that you weren't beyond the tire's limits, and they were squeeling, you have a couple of choices:
1. Replace the tires if they are worn, although with 14k miles they shouldn't have lost that much of their performance;
2. Go with a more high performance tire in a more aggressive size. Maybe give us an idea of what size tire and wheel you are running, as well as the type and model of tire.
3. You can upgrade the suspension on your car, but I wouldn't do that unless you put high quality tires and wheels on (i.e., since the tire is the point of contact, if you upgrade the suspension without upgrading the tires, you won't see as significant an improvement in the suspension mods you've made, which could be considered a waste of money).
Hope that helps.
06-18-2002, 09:45 AM
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some tires "talk back" or "complain" when you push them hard.
it's to let you know that you are reaching the performance limits of the tire. the more it screams, the closer to the limit you are.
check your air pressure and if that doesnt solve the problem, buy some max performance tires.
check your air pressure and if that doesnt solve the problem, buy some max performance tires.
06-18-2002, 09:45 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback...but
i'm running stock tires and rims. Tire pressure is around 38 psi all around. As far as wear, the rear ones are more worn out then the rest, but not to the point where I should worry. I hope not at least. They still look pretty good, i think. Maybe i'll post pics for you guys. I figure tires ill probably replace the most, so i have to learn this sh**. Thanks again.
