Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S on an M
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Geo was a fair bit out (only done a year ago). Added a fair bit of rear camber, he reckons the tyres were skimming the inside of the arch too.
Seems better already, but not done that much mileage. Will let it cool and check pressures and go for a run, any excuse!
Went to Adam & Page in Wycombe, guys are absolute bloody brilliant! If you're local, use them!
Seems better already, but not done that much mileage. Will let it cool and check pressures and go for a run, any excuse!
Went to Adam & Page in Wycombe, guys are absolute bloody brilliant! If you're local, use them!
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I've run 19" Michelins on my car for a good few years, IMO the optimum tyre pressures are 33 rear, 32 front. The car drives very well on 19s and I've never recognised the opinions that say the 19s wreck the ride. The cars originally came on 18" Contis which were by far the worst performance tyre I've ever encountered, Michelin PS2s provided a far better ride and improved handling. The technology has moved on leaps and bounds since PS2s as well. My point? The tyres size increase from 18s to 19s is very unlikely to be causing your problems. As said, you need to be looking at your suspension. I'd also check that the replacement springs that were fitted are the correct spec.
The guy who done the alignment was thorough and said bushes seemed ok, but would benefit replacing as it's knocking 75k. If it were bushes, I'd have noticed it more on the last wheels/tyres too. All of them don't just go at once.
A evening jolly and I can confirm it does feel better, but the light still comes on in certain circumstances, even in 3rd. The power is not cut though, so is it just braking the corners? I'll redo the tyres when cold tomorrow, but they should currently be 33/36.
A evening jolly and I can confirm it does feel better, but the light still comes on in certain circumstances, even in 3rd. The power is not cut though, so is it just braking the corners? I'll redo the tyres when cold tomorrow, but they should currently be 33/36.