Tracking

jaycz · 12-26-2010, 01:00 PM

I have the stock Yoko Advans on my Z. I love the grip of these tires, except I feel they track to much. By tracking I mean they are very sensitive to road grooves. They tend to wonder around a bit on bad roads at speed. Any suggestions on replacements for a summer performance tire that tracks less. I'm on stock 18" wheels.

import111 · 12-26-2010, 02:32 PM

You might have already checked but your alignment can affect tracking also.

kenchan · 12-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Give it a tad more toe-in. Btw that's called tramlining.

jaycz · 12-26-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Give it a tad more toe-in. Btw that's called tramlining.

Tramlining! Thank you

ProfessorDave · 12-26-2010, 07:38 PM

When they wear, they tend to "hunt" (imagine a Beagle with its nose to the ground. Great for when it's wabbit season. Not great for daily driving.)

christian370z · 12-26-2010, 10:16 PM

I noticed this a bit too before I got a more aggressive performance alignment done. Now, it feels much better and tram-lining is decreased as well.

jaycz · 12-27-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

When they wear, they tend to "hunt" (imagine a Beagle with its nose to the ground. Great for when it's wabbit season. Not great for daily driving.)

Nice description!

mrwhipels · 01-04-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I noticed this a bit too before I got a more aggressive performance alignment done. Now, it feels much better and tram-lining is decreased as well.

what was your final numbers? I just got the alignment done and I feel like I have a bit a tram-lining.

kenchan · 01-04-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwhipels

what was your final numbers? I just got the alignment done and I feel like I have a bit a tram-lining.

Post up your toe angles and unit.

Minicobra1 · 02-11-2011, 05:26 PM

I'm getting this too, mostly on the freeway, sometimes it will pull hard when it catches a groove. Wonder if some toe in will help.

My setup is Hankook Ventus V12 255/35/19, 20mm spacers, Eibach springs, Hotchkis front bar. Not sure what my alignment specs are, I guess that's where I should start first.

12-26-2010, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 14	Tracking I have the stock Yoko Advans on my Z. I love the grip of these tires, except I feel they track to much. By tracking I mean they are very sensitive to road grooves. They tend to wonder around a bit on bad roads at speed. Any suggestions on replacements for a summer performance tire that tracks less. I'm on stock 18" wheels.

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ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	When they wear, they tend to "hunt" (imagine a Beagle with its nose to the ground. Great for when it's wabbit season. Not great for daily driving.) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I noticed this a bit too before I got a more aggressive performance alignment done. Now, it feels much better and tram-lining is decreased as well. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	I'm getting this too, mostly on the freeway, sometimes it will pull hard when it catches a groove. Wonder if some toe in will help. My setup is Hankook Ventus V12 255/35/19, 20mm spacers, Eibach springs, Hotchkis front bar. Not sure what my alignment specs are, I guess that's where I should start first. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

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12-26-2010, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	You might have already checked but your alignment can affect tracking also.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Give it a tad more toe-in. Btw that's called tramlining.

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