Problems with my tires

zryder · 01-11-2014, 04:41 PM

Why do my tires jerk when I turn at very low speeds? Has anyone experienced this problem? What can be done to correct it. Thanks in advance

6MT-Z34 · 01-11-2014, 04:56 PM

It happened to me a few times when I'm turning really slow and then I give it gas a bit to quick ..just don't give it to much gas until ur straight again

zryder · 01-11-2014, 05:20 PM

Thanks for your reply but that isnt it, I am literally going 3MPH and they start jerking as I turn

BGTV8 · 01-11-2014, 05:33 PM

It is normal, especially if you have wider wheels/tyres.

Read up on akerman steering and scrub radius. The Z34 front end will not give a perfect turn - there needs to be a bit of slip and that is what you can feel, especially a low speed.

Nothing to really be concerned about.

SouthArk370Z · 01-11-2014, 05:46 PM

This horse has been beat to death on this forum (and probably others as well).

Quote:

Originally Posted by zryder

Why do my tires jerk when I turn at very low speeds?

Wide tires. Steering geometry. Edit: And cold weather.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zryder

Has anyone experienced this problem?

Yes. You can find numerous accounts on this site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zryder

What can be done to correct it.

Buy a Prius.

somms · 01-11-2014, 05:46 PM

Very wide summer tires get cold in the winter. You don't notice it in the summer because the tires are soft. But in the winter, when they get cold and stiff, you'll feel and hear the outer edges of the tires "skipping" when you are making sharp turns at low speeds because the outer edge of the tire has to travel much further than the inner edge.

It goes away after a few minutes of driving and the tire warms up. It also goes away in the spring when the tire isn't cold and stiff.

Also, get a set of winter tires if you plan on driving in cold temps.

onzedge · 01-11-2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

This horse has been beat to death on this forum (and probably others as well).

Wide tires. Steering geometry. Edit: And cold weather.

Yes. You can find numerous accounts on this site.

Buy a Prius.

kfull · 01-11-2014, 07:56 PM

Dat polar vortex

01-11-2014, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
zryder Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 41 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	Problems with my tires Why do my tires jerk when I turn at very low speeds? Has anyone experienced this problem? What can be done to correct it. Thanks in advance

01-11-2014, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	It is normal, especially if you have wider wheels/tyres. Read up on akerman steering and scrub radius. The Z34 front end will not give a perfect turn - there needs to be a bit of slip and that is what you can feel, especially a low speed. Nothing to really be concerned about. DYNAZOR likes this.

01-11-2014, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
somms Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 370z SP MT Rep Power: 11	Very wide summer tires get cold in the winter. You don't notice it in the summer because the tires are soft. But in the winter, when they get cold and stiff, you'll feel and hear the outer edges of the tires "skipping" when you are making sharp turns at low speeds because the outer edge of the tire has to travel much further than the inner edge. It goes away after a few minutes of driving and the tire warms up. It also goes away in the spring when the tire isn't cold and stiff. Also, get a set of winter tires if you plan on driving in cold temps. cv129 likes this.

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kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Dat polar vortex DYNAZOR likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

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6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	It happened to me a few times when I'm turning really slow and then I give it gas a bit to quick ..just don't give it to much gas until ur straight again

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zryder Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 41 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks for your reply but that isnt it, I am literally going 3MPH and they start jerking as I turn