Do tires tend to "wander" when old?
#1
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Do tires tend to "wander" when old?
I have Hankook RS2's that are at the end of their life cycle, front tires are near bald on insides...
The car has been pulling hard to the left or right when going over uneven pavement (tarmac wander).
I've never experienced this on any other car this severe. If I am not holding the wheel for a second when it does it the car would probably run off the road!
Is this normal S2000 behavior on worn tires? The alignment is good, this has simply gotten worse the older these tires get. On smooth highways the car tracks perfectly straight.
thoughts?
The car has been pulling hard to the left or right when going over uneven pavement (tarmac wander).
I've never experienced this on any other car this severe. If I am not holding the wheel for a second when it does it the car would probably run off the road!
Is this normal S2000 behavior on worn tires? The alignment is good, this has simply gotten worse the older these tires get. On smooth highways the car tracks perfectly straight.
thoughts?
#2
Yes. My camber was off so my tires wore out in the insides too. It was a struggle to keep my car in one lane at freeway speeds. Got new tires and the car felt like it was new again. I fixed my camber so my tires are wearing out evenly - now it's not as bad when they get old.
#5
hey jlude,
i have the exact same problem except my tires are not worn at all. they're pretty new actually. i've heard that cheap tires will do the same, so that could be my problem.
sorry i couldn't be more help, but would you mind providing an update after you change your tires? i'm curious if your problem gets fixed. thanks!
i have the exact same problem except my tires are not worn at all. they're pretty new actually. i've heard that cheap tires will do the same, so that could be my problem.
sorry i couldn't be more help, but would you mind providing an update after you change your tires? i'm curious if your problem gets fixed. thanks!
#6
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OP, how do you know the alignment is good? I came back from the Dragon and now my front right tire is bald on the inside and the car pulls right. Over time (and with aggressive driving), your alignment will change.
#7
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Is camber adjustable on the S2000? I had the shop adjust my alignment to USDM S2000 factory specs last time...should I do less negative camber up front?
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#8
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Tire wear will affect how your car tracks, but not necessarily the suspension alignment specs.
Camber is adjustable from the factory, yes. I'd do -1.0f and -2.0r and leave the other settings stock. I would also inquire about your alignment settings. Get a before and after snapshot from your tech.
Camber is adjustable from the factory, yes. I'd do -1.0f and -2.0r and leave the other settings stock. I would also inquire about your alignment settings. Get a before and after snapshot from your tech.