Trouble with tyres

gladiator · 13th August 2005, 12:36

I am new to team-bhp and was wondering what took me so long to discover this fantastic team. I own a lancer SFXi and very recently upsized my tyres from standard 185/60R 14 to 205/60R 14 (Yokohama tubeless Summer Tyre ES100). But since then my car has a slight swing towards left side with the degree of swing greater on uneven roads inspite of having correct alignment. I have tried various combinations of rotating the tyres but it has not helped. My authorised dealer says it could have to do with the tyre pattern. Could any one offer help? PLzzzzzzzzzzzz

BUSA · 13th August 2005, 12:52

Hey gladiator,

Welcome. I guess your problem is with the tyre alignment.

Cheers

ananthkamath · 14th August 2005, 21:26

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Originally Posted by gladiator

But since then my car has a slight swing towards left side with the degree of swing greater on uneven roads inspite of having correct alignment.

Toe setting is probably out...To check if this is the problem, go to a cambered road (one which slopes down on both sides from the center) and drive on the right side of the road...If it pulls to the right, bingo, that's your problem right there...

Ananth

drifter · 14th August 2005, 22:08

you changed from 185/60R14 to 205/60R14....this is not correct...im guessing the correct one would be 205/50R14...in order to maintain the overall diameter. Unless its a typo. Rehaan would know more about this. Also check your tyre pressures are correct...lesser pressure on one side can lead to that pulling effect.

Welcome to teambhp.

Drifter

ananthkamath · 16th August 2005, 21:41

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Originally Posted by drifter

you changed from 185/60R14 to 205/60R14....this is not correct...im guessing the correct one would be 205/50R14...in order to maintain the overall diameter.

Well why should this cause the car to pull to one side or the other?

Shan2nu · 18th August 2005, 11:37

If your alligment is right, then check if all the tyres have equal tyre pressure.

If this doesn't work, then i'm afraid you you'l have to get your suspenssion checked.

Tread pattern has nothing to do wth it.

Like Drifter said : It's also possible that the wrongly sized tyres could have hampered that suspenssion setup. 205/50 R14 is the right upsize for your car.

Shan2nu

sAP · 26th December 2005, 17:58

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Originally Posted by gladiator

I own a lancer SFXi and very recently upsized my tyres from standard 185/60R 14 to 205/60R 14 (Yokohama tubeless Summer Tyre ES100). But since then my car has a slight swing towards left side with the degree of swing greater on uneven roads inspite of having correct alignment. I have tried various combinations of rotating the tyres but it has not helped. My authorised dealer says it could have to do with the tyre pattern. Could any one offer help? PLzzzzzzzzzzzz

You might want to check your runout. I am assuming you have the new tires installed on the same wheels where you did not have a problem. See section "What about the coloured stripes in the tread?) : http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html .

sAP

Samurai · 26th December 2005, 18:23

I have 195/60R14 Yokohama ES100 on my Baleno and it just rocks, I have done quick lane changes at 160+ Kmph with ease, great handling. Therefore it can't be the patterns. Although, do check whether you see V or A pattern from the front. Somtimes simple things can be overlooked.

13th August 2005, 12:36	#1
gladiator Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kochi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Trouble with tyres I am new to team-bhp and was wondering what took me so long to discover this fantastic team. I own a lancer SFXi and very recently upsized my tyres from standard 185/60R 14 to 205/60R 14 (Yokohama tubeless Summer Tyre ES100). But since then my car has a slight swing towards left side with the degree of swing greater on uneven roads inspite of having correct alignment. I have tried various combinations of rotating the tyres but it has not helped. My authorised dealer says it could have to do with the tyre pattern. Could any one offer help? PLzzzzzzzzzzzz
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13th August 2005, 12:52	#2
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Hey gladiator, Welcome. I guess your problem is with the tyre alignment. Cheers
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14th August 2005, 22:08	#4
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	you changed from 185/60R14 to 205/60R14....this is not correct...im guessing the correct one would be 205/50R14...in order to maintain the overall diameter. Unless its a typo. Rehaan would know more about this. Also check your tyre pressures are correct...lesser pressure on one side can lead to that pulling effect. Welcome to teambhp. Drifter
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18th August 2005, 11:37	#6
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	If your alligment is right, then check if all the tyres have equal tyre pressure. If this doesn't work, then i'm afraid you you'l have to get your suspenssion checked. Tread pattern has nothing to do wth it. Like Drifter said : It's also possible that the wrongly sized tyres could have hampered that suspenssion setup. 205/50 R14 is the right upsize for your car. Shan2nu
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26th December 2005, 18:23	#8
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,516 Times View My Garage	I have 195/60R14 Yokohama ES100 on my Baleno and it just rocks, I have done quick lane changes at 160+ Kmph with ease, great handling. Therefore it can't be the patterns. Although, do check whether you see V or A pattern from the front. Somtimes simple things can be overlooked.
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