Steering Issue

[CraigW]

Just drove to work this morning and the last few days/weeks I havent been happy with the front of the car.

The steering is rather light, and doesnt feel 'planted' is the best way to describe it.

Checked all the usual things:

Tyre Pressures
Wheel Bolts
Tyre tread is ok as Ive just had 4 brand new tyres fitted so wheels are balanced etc.

Anything else anyone can suggest?

Cheers

Craig.

 

[abhardwaj1990]

You've been hitting the gym and your now stronger and the steering now feels light


Ok I'm not sure really, tracking maybe?

 

[DPJ]

What tyres + pressures?

 

[crossedmike]

i know this may sound silly have u huit any pot holes or speed bumps at a speed or thought sh&&&t i felt that because i found this with mine sometimes with it been so low i fine my top mounts moved on impact or height adjustment and makes my steerring light untill another bump sorts it back out

 

[Mat Lock]

I had my cv joints done yesterday and I was hitting a few corners at speed and just didnt feel in control. I guess I was just used to mine driving like carp that it was the norm and now it's fixed it feels different.

 

[CraigW]

You've been hitting the gym and your now stronger and the steering now feels light


Ok I'm not sure really, tracking maybe?

Nah I havent been hitting the gym mate sadly. The tracking does seem ok-ish tho.

What tyres + pressures?

Tyres are Kuhmo Ecsta KH11 (A-Symetric) with 32psi in the front and 30 in the rear.

Had Kuhmo Ecsta SPT KU51's before and they were a great tyre, dont know if Im liking these ones.

i know this may sound silly have u huit any pot holes or speed bumps at a speed or thought sh&&&t i felt that because i found this with mine sometimes with it been so low i fine my top mounts moved on impact or height adjustment and makes my steerring light untill another bump sorts it back out

Mine isnt that low mate tbh, yours is alot lower than mine. Mine is just lowered about 55/40 ish.

 

[DPJ]

Front pressure is low!

I'd get your tracking done and see what difference that makes first...

 

[suj]

tracking and camber if I was you

 

[M1KEH]

Could just be new tyres making it feel lighter to steer.

 

[CraigW]

Front pressure is low!

I'd get your tracking done and see what difference that makes first...

What pressure should the fronts be at??

tracking and camber if I was you

Thats what Im thinking, the camber does look a little bit off on the passenger side.

Could just be new tyres making it feel lighter to steer.

That was also a possibility as they are a different style/type of tyre to my last set.

 

[DPJ]

What pressure should the fronts be at??

38psi, I think. Look at the sticker inside your fuel flap. (Heavy engine forward of the wheels)