ok, i put the 17x10.5 on the back with bfg 315 drag radials. when i drive it, the car sways back and forth really bad. what is causing this? i know that a car will do this when there is too much tire for the wheel but i thought 315's were a really good fit on 10.5 wheel. thnaks you all.
why is my car swaying?
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my nitto's did the same thing!Drags are a hell of a tire if u want to go drag racing but it sux if you want to take a 35mph exit at 55! :xpl: I am going back to get the gs-d3's. :thumbsup:
well but thats the thing. just going straight it sways pretty bad. is there something not tight maybe?
got me on that one?If you got a sway going straight you have a problem!
yea thats what i was thinkin,lol. its not like alittle sway either, its pretty damn bad. like when i smash on the pedal. it sways pretty bad. anyone had this problem??? help!!!!!! lol
Anyone?
What's the tire pressure?
35 i think
well it did it on my 04 mach 1, but i thought it was just because i had a 315 on a stock 8 inch rim.lol. ok well atleast i know my wheels are on right.lol.
It should not be doing that DR 's or not. My buddies rear-end was swaying around ,he had a loose Control arm, and a worn wheel bearing or something.
can anyone else confirm this?
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Did you get an alignment after changing the wheel and tire size? You should.
Quick question. When does it sway? All of the time? Just when you get on the throttle at high RPM's? etc? Mine sways a lot, but that is just a lack of traction:rockon: But it doesn't get loose, it just feels like it is swaying back and forth a little bit.
Ummmm, mostly when i jsut get on it. or if im goin like 90 it will start doin it alittle. jsut curious, how can u ahve loss of traction if ur tires dont spin? if thats the problem i would be alittle happier.lol.
Ive had the same problem but only recently, comments I have heard from calling around are wheel bearings are going bad (which they claim is common)
and/or you need to get a full 4-wheel alignment (and have it done right).
im going for the alignment as up until a bunch of work on the car it never swayed.
i get it under WOT in 3rd gear, a gradually sway from right to left.
tire pressure doesnt matter.
could also be bushings wearing out (replaced all mine but).
im betting a full 4 wheel laser alignment would fix it, ill be getting it done soon and i can let you know.
and/or you need to get a full 4-wheel alignment (and have it done right).
im going for the alignment as up until a bunch of work on the car it never swayed.
i get it under WOT in 3rd gear, a gradually sway from right to left.
tire pressure doesnt matter.
could also be bushings wearing out (replaced all mine but).
im betting a full 4 wheel laser alignment would fix it, ill be getting it done soon and i can let you know.
My Nitto's were squirmy at 28psi. Not real bad, but certainly kind of disconcerting. Rear end feels like its constantly wiggling with them.
Put the stock F1's back on, feeling went away.
I would contribute it to the soft sidewalls.
Put the stock F1's back on, feeling went away.
I would contribute it to the soft sidewalls.
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