"Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road"

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chjade84

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After learning what the term 'tramlining' actually meant (and using it once today) I thought I'd google it to learn more about why it happens and so forth.

First google result "Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road" - from tirerack.com. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=47

I got a big grin from the article photo... :D
 
Adamski said:
Has anyone driven something that tramlined worse than a Z4?


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Yes - My Jeeps running lifted suspension, disconnected roll bars, steering boxes not rack, similar to crossply tyres with huge tread. The whole set up is looser than a docklands tarts drawers on a shore leave night..

Fantastic set up off road, but hit a pea or painted white line on tarmac at 60 and you're in for a ride.
 
I've not experienced any that I can remember in the 9 or so cars/SUV's I've owned.

At first I thought something was broken. The new non RFTs seem to help though.
 
My old S2000 with a full track suspension setup, I could drive down the M6 with no hands in the first lane if I wanted! :P
 
As the article says, if tram lining is a sign of a very responsive, high performance car, then our Zeds must be track gods fo' shur'!
 
Adamski said:
Has anyone driven something that tramlined worse than a Z4?

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Yep, some nutter had fitted 20" wheels and Bridgstone REO50 runflats to the front (only) of my SLK 320 when first I bought it, totally, utterly, terrifying :dizzy: Ditched the RFTs and problem solved. But the Zed on RFTs was the worse standard set-up I've experienced.
 
Adamski said:
Has anyone driven something that tramlined worse than a Z4?


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Yes driving this on the road was 'interesting'

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On another note have you had the alignment done recently? That made a whole load of difference to mine?
 
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