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Post by gar1380 on Jun 11, 2009 7:49:48 GMT 1
just had the car back and the steering feels very heavy, anyone give me some pointers on this as i cant seem to get my head to work for some reason  havent had the car for so long now i think i have forgotten on what to look for  |
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Post by dai9fxey on Jun 11, 2009 7:54:44 GMT 1
Eat more Shredded Wheat.  |
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Post by Phil J on Jun 11, 2009 8:03:03 GMT 1
Have you checked tyre pressures? Or it could be a combination of being used to power steering for too long and old age  |
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Post by coedy on Jun 11, 2009 13:48:19 GMT 1
Tyre pressure, regrease your balljoints and stuff if its not been used for a while, if you have the new tyres on (thought you said you were swapping to falcons?) then they will put a touch extra resistance if your only crawling along. about it though, get some practice |
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Post by gar1380 on Jun 11, 2009 16:37:36 GMT 1
tyre pressure ok, all been greased, new falcons on
looks like a few nights in the gym :-)
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Post by taffy1967 on Jun 11, 2009 22:22:36 GMT 1
Well the older 165/60 directional type Falcon tyres (which were pretty rubbish in the wet) made the steering damned heavy.
But the newer 165/60 asymmetrical type Falcon tyres are a big improvement. At least that's how it seems to me and I've been running with the things for years.
So are your Falcons directional?
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Post by gar1380 on Jun 11, 2009 23:53:17 GMT 1
Well the older 165/60 directional type Falcon tyres (which were pretty rubbish in the wet) made the steering damned heavy. But the newer 165/60 asymmetrical type Falcon tyres are a big improvement. At least that's how it seems to me and I've been running with the things for years. So are your Falcons directional? will have a look tommorow not sure at the moment |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jun 12, 2009 21:59:29 GMT 1
Well the older 165/60 directional type Falcon tyres (which were pretty rubbish in the wet) made the steering damned heavy. But the newer 165/60 asymmetrical type Falcon tyres are a big improvement. At least that's how it seems to me and I've been running with the things for years. So are your Falcons directional? will have a look tommorow not sure at the moment You can tell by the tread pattern and if the tread ends in a continuous point, then they're the directional type. They also need to be fitted with the point facing forwards. Plus I think there'll be directional arrows on the tyre walls too. |
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Post by jjitaljob on Jun 14, 2009 20:06:42 GMT 1
yes directional tyres will state an arrow of direction on the sidewall. also how much are people paying for these 'improved falkens'
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Post by gar1380 on Jun 14, 2009 22:51:54 GMT 1
yes these ones are directional
still scratching my head over this one
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Post by Phil J on Jun 14, 2009 22:56:52 GMT 1
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Post by taffy1967 on Jun 15, 2009 13:43:14 GMT 1
yes directional tyres will state an arrow of direction on the sidewall. also how much are people paying for these 'improved falkens' Their generally cheaper than Yoko's, but more expensive than budget tyres. I can't fault them though and even the steering isn't anywhere near as heavy as it was when using the older directional type. Either that or I've now got muscles like Garth as a result?  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jun 15, 2009 13:45:05 GMT 1
yes these ones are directional still scratching my head over this one Well be careful on greasy/wet roads then, because they just don't grip very well and will let go on the slightest of bends, even at sensible speeds. |
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