Jump to content

Drifting left with excessive vibration


Johnchong
 Share

Recommended Posts

Neutral Newbie

Yesterday changed my front tires. But after tat the car seems to drift left slightly with the steering wheel centred.

Also, i seem to feel excessive vibration of the steering wheel when goin at abt 110kmh.

Anybody any ideas on the problem and wat to do?

thanx

↡ Advertisement
Link to post
Share on other sites

Supersonic

need to do alignment & hv the shop high-speed balance it. but let the tyres scrub-in abt 300km first to settle down.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neutral Newbie

thanx for the info..

But where can i do the high speed balancing and alignment? Autobacs?

And how much is it gonna cost?

Those small tire shops cannot ar? cuz i'm gonna change my rear tires there anyway...

 

btw, any views on the Dunlop LM 702???

Also thinking of Bridgestone Turanza...

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neutral Newbie
thanx for the info..

But where can i do the high speed balancing and alignment? Autobacs?

And how much is it gonna cost?

Those small tire shops cannot ar? cuz i'm gonna change my rear tires there anyway...

 

btw, any views on the Dunlop LM 702???

Also thinking of Bridgestone Turanza...

As Virus have mentioned, give Riverview a call. Their service very pro. Kenny's the man to look for.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Yesterday changed my front tires. But after tat the car seems to drift left slightly with the steering wheel centred.

Also, i seem to feel excessive vibration of the steering wheel when goin at abt 110kmh.

Anybody any ideas on the problem and wat to do?

thanx

 

Think the shop that u bought the tyres from should do that for you... they took u for a ride... [smash][smash]

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neutral Newbie

Go to Malaysia if you need high-speed balancing (on-wheel) .. it will cost you alot lesser I think about RM$10-12 per tyre. For front set it will cost you about RM$20 .. Singapore easily S$30. Thatis if you are going to Malaysia anyway.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neutral Newbie

ok, the tire shop balanced the wheels already. now the vibration at high speed is gone. But i still feel tat it drifts slightly to the left... Hmmm, can i do alignment at Kah Motors? Since I do servicing there anyway...

Link to post
Share on other sites

(edited)

Not a serious problem, probably a slight adjustment on the toe will cut out the crab-like movement (technical term - tyre scuffing or side slip )

Edited by Yeobh
Link to post
Share on other sites

i have the SAME problem as you. the car Sway slightly left at high speed. went to Riverpt to align and even change the tie rod... still like that. braking at high speed worse sway, i service rear Brake to reduce the problem but still like that..HELP>?? suggestion anyone?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neutral Newbie

did u do anything to the car prior to having the problems?how old is ur ride btw?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Pulling to one side at high speed braking can be due to

 

a) both front tyre are not of the same make and model

b) both front tyres are at different stage of wear

c) Loose tie rods, ball joints or front wheel bearings

d) The diference in brake force of both front wheel is more than 10%

↡ Advertisement
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...