Alignment problem solved
#1
Alignment problem solved
As you have heard, my car has been driving like a Cadillac after I had new wheels and tires put on. The first alignment shop was a real joke. Took it to a different shop yesterday and everything is spot on. As a matter of fact they had to drop the subframe to get the front camber on. Readings now are -1.7 camber both sides rear, -1.1 camber both sides front. Toe on front 1/16" both sides and rear is 1'8 toe both sides (I think). Cant remember what caster is, but it is correct. Car rides like it should, but I think I need to play with the tire pressures a bit for my P Zero Nero M+S. Currently 36psi all around. May try going up to 40psi and coming down incrementally to get optimum. Can't believe how soft these tires feel! One good thing with the tires though is they are quiet. I think I would rather have a stiffer side wall for performance. This weekend will tell if I am going to swap tires.
#3
AudiWorld Senior Member
I'm running 38 all around with 19mm rear bar. Still kinda soft on...
quicker transient movements (turn-in). Smooth driving, tho, you don't notice, and the grip is great on them (225-40-18) I agree it's a little unnerving at first. Not sure I'll replace this set with the same, but the all-weather compound is a benefit in the winter, wet traction is great, and my wife likes the ride of these in 18s better than the GY F1s in 17. Plus, the GYs got so loud I could hardly hear myself think. I've got about 12K miles on these, and they still look new.
Fig
Fig
#4
Well, If I keep them...
running higher pressure should save the tires for mileage then, and like you said, the all weather feature will pay off here in rainy Oregon. I am kind of torn between my old Toyo Proxes 17 ride that was real quick steering, and my new setup that is just a little slower to react. The quiet tires are the thing I like most so far.
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