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big tires on the front #1833838 05/25/15 01:34 PM 05/25/15 01:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa M mikemee1331 OP master
mikemee1331 OP master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	what is the effect on steering if your front tires are too large? would it serve to magnify any steering issues?

Re: big tires on the front [Re: mikemee1331] #1834113 05/25/15 08:14 PM 05/25/15 08:14 PM
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ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Wider tires will work the steering and suspension joints harder... any slop would probably be more noticeable. Also may tend to follow truck ruts or other pavement features more. Besides making sure front end parts are in good order, correct "handling" alignment helps. Positive caster and toe in helps stability. Getting enough positive caster (3 to 5 degrees) and negative camber (-.5 to -.75 degrees) generally requires after market parts. OE toe settings are about right. Moog offset UCA bushings installed correctly or aftermarket UCA's with extra caster and camber built in.

Re: big tires on the front [Re: mikemee1331] #1834199 05/25/15 10:26 PM 05/25/15 10:26 PM
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mikemee1331 OP master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	not really wider, just really tall. put them on the front of my RR and now the car is all over the place. I think there is something in the power steering gear box hung up. I have a post in the Q and A section on that. thanks!

Re: big tires on the front [Re: mikemee1331] #1834252 05/25/15 11:58 PM 05/25/15 11:58 PM
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Trojmn member T Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 106 Central IL	you might want to give your lower control arm pins a good looking over. I didn't have pronounced issues until i changed wheels/offsets.

Re: big tires on the front [Re: ahy] #1834665 05/26/15 05:15 PM 05/26/15 05:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada brads70 super stock
brads70 super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada	Originally Posted By ahy Also may tend to follow truck ruts or other pavement features more. I have 315 front tires and on badly rutted roads you need to keep both hands on the wheel.

Re: big tires on the front [Re: mikemee1331] #1834697 05/26/15 05:58 PM 05/26/15 05:58 PM
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jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: big tires on the front [Re: jcc] #1834840 05/26/15 09:27 PM 05/26/15 09:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa M mikemee1331 OP master
mikemee1331 OP master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Originally Posted By jcc Originally Posted By mikemee1331 what is the effect on steering if your front tires are too large? would it serve to magnify any steering issues? You would then find that your steering is now controlled more by your right foot, if you have sufficent HP. HaHaHa!!! I noticed that! extremely frightening!

Re: big tires on the front [Re: mikemee1331] #1835948 05/28/15 01:18 PM 05/28/15 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,442 NW Chicago suburban area Mopar Mitch pro stock
Mopar Mitch pro stock Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,442 NW Chicago suburban area	A simple thing to remember regarding tire contact patches: "Tall" tires (~55-60-65-70 series) will have a longer tire patch and want to drive/accelerate better going straight. "Short" tires (~50-45-40-35 series) will have a wider tire patch and want to drive/handle better in the corners. Mopar Mitch "Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers! Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!

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