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04-16-2009, 10:11 AM
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C'mon now, the tires aren't THAT bad! lol..they still aren't cheap tires that you can buy for $75 a piece
04-16-2009, 10:14 AM
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04-16-2009, 10:16 AM
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Spreadsheet? ..was it a generic spreadsheet..or was it specifically for your car?
04-16-2009, 10:26 AM
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] into the next lane of traffic.On a clear dry day, they're good to go but anything over a slight drizzle and it feels like my car is having an epileptic seizure...
BTW, how did you get your sig name trademarked??
04-16-2009, 10:55 AM
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Easy. In my Corolla, it feels as if the wheels/suspension are taking the bumps/potholes/etc for me. In the Z, it feels like I'm sitting up too high and not in control at all on wet surfaces. I have to concentrate harder to keep myself in my lane, as the car pulls left to right as I drive. It means I drive much slower because I'm afraid I'm either going to spin out or drift [and not Tokyo style] into the next lane of traffic.
On a clear dry day, they're good to go but anything over a slight drizzle and it feels like my car is having an epileptic seizure...
BTW, how did you get your sig name trademarked??
] into the next lane of traffic.On a clear dry day, they're good to go but anything over a slight drizzle and it feels like my car is having an epileptic seizure...
BTW, how did you get your sig name trademarked??
To me, in sedans like that when it comes to wheels they’re deff not putting Falken 615’s or something on them..but more of a “all season” non-street performance type deal. Because its not a sports car.
Suspension and shocks and such on a sedan are supposed to absorb more of the sh*t you drive thru (potholes,bumps, etc) for a comfortable, smooth ride..and those types of cars sit higher
These cars deff don’t perform that well in snow or rain. That’s wat AWD is good for
and it doesn’t have to be these cars in particular but more of rear wheel drive thing, but overall I think the handling and suspension response on the these cars (on a clear dry day) is not that bad...
04-16-2009, 11:20 AM
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Hmm..I see what youre saying about the wheels, suspension, shocks, etc on your corolla, but you and I both know that a Toyota corolla is not built like a 350z nor are they made for the same purpose.
To me, in sedans like that when it comes to wheels they’re deff not putting Falken 615’s or something on them..but more of a “all season” non-street performance type deal. Because its not a sports car.
Suspension and shocks and such on a sedan are supposed to absorb more of the sh*t you drive thru (potholes,bumps, etc) for a comfortable, smooth ride..and those types of cars sit higher
These cars deff don’t perform that well in snow or rain. That’s wat AWD is good for and it doesn’t have to be these cars in particular but more of rear wheel drive thing, but overall I think the handling and suspension response on the these cars (on a clear dry day) is not that bad...
To me, in sedans like that when it comes to wheels they’re deff not putting Falken 615’s or something on them..but more of a “all season” non-street performance type deal. Because its not a sports car.
Suspension and shocks and such on a sedan are supposed to absorb more of the sh*t you drive thru (potholes,bumps, etc) for a comfortable, smooth ride..and those types of cars sit higher
These cars deff don’t perform that well in snow or rain. That’s wat AWD is good for
and it doesn’t have to be these cars in particular but more of rear wheel drive thing, but overall I think the handling and suspension response on the these cars (on a clear dry day) is not that bad...I'm taking it in to Robbie's lil bro for his opinion and then looking at switching these out for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1s. I don't regret going to a larger diameter wheel but I definitely should have done better homework before shelling out cash for tires.
04-16-2009, 11:28 AM
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Yeah I know but since I own both cars, they're really my only frame of reference. But even with the stock 17s, I had more control and could maintain a straight line without using a deathgrip driving style.
I'm taking it in to Robbie's lil bro for his opinion and then looking at switching these out for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1s. I don't regret going to a larger diameter wheel but I definitely should have done better homework before shelling out cash for tires.
I'm taking it in to Robbie's lil bro for his opinion and then looking at switching these out for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1s. I don't regret going to a larger diameter wheel but I definitely should have done better homework before shelling out cash for tires.
shellin out cash for tires? ...how much were your falkens?
04-16-2009, 11:30 AM
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I have great wet traction with my F1s I got the all seasons though. And i havent seen too much comprimise in dry either. (of course im not tracking my car either)
04-16-2009, 11:38 AM
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04-16-2009, 11:43 AM
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The spreadsheet was one I found on the Internet years ago, for autocross, for calculating ideal tire pressure given weight distribution and tire size. It gave the theoretical ideal, and was useful as a starting point. Since it was for autocross, I found a happy medium between its recommended #s and Nissan's.
While part of me hates spending a lot of money, I feel it's worth it to not skimp on tires. They're all that keep you connected to the road.
The wider tires will want to follow grooves in the road. Other than that, it shouldn't be pulling to one side. Sounds like it could be an alignment issue.
While part of me hates spending a lot of money, I feel it's worth it to not skimp on tires. They're all that keep you connected to the road.
The wider tires will want to follow grooves in the road. Other than that, it shouldn't be pulling to one side. Sounds like it could be an alignment issue.
04-16-2009, 12:01 PM
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I'm gonna take them back next week and see what they can do for me. They've barely got any mileage on them but I highly doubt you can exchange/return used tires if you're not satisfied. I FIAL at tire buying...
04-16-2009, 12:03 PM
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The spreadsheet was one I found on the Internet years ago, for autocross, for calculating ideal tire pressure given weight distribution and tire size. It gave the theoretical ideal, and was useful as a starting point. Since it was for autocross, I found a happy medium between its recommended #s and Nissan's.
While part of me hates spending a lot of money, I feel it's worth it to not skimp on tires. They're all that keep you connected to the road.
The wider tires will want to follow grooves in the road. Other than that, it shouldn't be pulling to one side. Sounds like it could be an alignment issue.
While part of me hates spending a lot of money, I feel it's worth it to not skimp on tires. They're all that keep you connected to the road.
The wider tires will want to follow grooves in the road. Other than that, it shouldn't be pulling to one side. Sounds like it could be an alignment issue.
+1 >>While part of me hates spending a lot of money, I feel it's worth it to not skimp on tires. They're all that keep you connected to the road.
The wider tires will want to follow grooves in the road. Other than that, it shouldn't be pulling to one side. Sounds like it could be an alignment issue
04-16-2009, 12:05 PM
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Where'd you buy them from anyways?