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Old 09-17-2002, 04:45 AM
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I've noticed that while accelerating hard around a corner, the car sticks like glue given the 16 inch tires; what is a bit disconcerting is how the steering becomes noticeably lighter, almost loose in feeling..similar to a 70's lincoln I once drove. What's the deal??? It feels over-assisted, if you will.
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Just the other day I thought i was gonna lose it during some spirited driving due to this.
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Default Mine has a heavy (slow) feeling , 16" Michelin MXM4 tires, 32 psi

What PSI are you using? Try less(32), it will improve ride and lessen light steering. Also alignment has a lot to do with steering. It could be on spec or out!
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if i run 32, my rims will be destroyed. gotta run 40-42.
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Use 34 psi on 16 inch michelin pilot primacy here, occasionaly 35, feels everso slightly more bumpy.
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On 16" rims! Why would you destroy them?
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18's man.
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The topic was on 16" rims only....your response was misleading !
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