Car wables

roy'sz · 11-02-2012, 08:18 PM

Definitely unsubscribing from this one!

Alstann · 11-03-2012, 12:42 AM

I test I feel that tests sidewall stiffness pretty well is a quick jerk of the steering wheel at a speed of about 50mph. Ideally, the car responds closest to instantaneously to any input, and any "lagging" or "slowness to respond" is indicative of a soft sidewall. When I had all season RE970AS all the way around on my car, I felt a hugely noticeable lag in input to my steering, compared to the stock RE050A's.

After switching the fronts to the S-04 PP's, the lag is reduced hugely. The tail of the car has a super slight lag, but it's the price I pay for requiring a higher treadwear.

That being said, my friend's car with RE-11 all the way around truly feels like he's driving on a set of roller coaster rails - it can't be beat.

Correct me if I'm wrong on this test!

Azroadster · 11-04-2012, 10:30 AM

Had new Hankooks installed on the front yesterday. That took care of the problem for me. No tramlineing or jerkiness at all. As I said in an earlier post, I guess I should have spent the money and changed all four at the same time. Now everything feels normal again.

AZ

11-03-2012, 12:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I test I feel that tests sidewall stiffness pretty well is a quick jerk of the steering wheel at a speed of about 50mph. Ideally, the car responds closest to instantaneously to any input, and any "lagging" or "slowness to respond" is indicative of a soft sidewall. When I had all season RE970AS all the way around on my car, I felt a hugely noticeable lag in input to my steering, compared to the stock RE050A's. After switching the fronts to the S-04 PP's, the lag is reduced hugely. The tail of the car has a super slight lag, but it's the price I pay for requiring a higher treadwear. That being said, my friend's car with RE-11 all the way around truly feels like he's driving on a set of roller coaster rails - it can't be beat. Correct me if I'm wrong on this test! __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

11-04-2012, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 15	Had new Hankooks installed on the front yesterday. That took care of the problem for me. No tramlineing or jerkiness at all. As I said in an earlier post, I guess I should have spent the money and changed all four at the same time. Now everything feels normal again. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

11-02-2012, 08:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Definitely unsubscribing from this one!