[Shotimes] Sluggish steering at high speeds

[Paul Nimz]

What is the max pressure ratings on both tires?

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <molsen@excite.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 1:48 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Sluggish steering at high speeds


> When I drive at highway speeds, my car is kind of sluggish when reacting
to rapidly turning the steering wheels back and forth, i.e., "zig-zagging"
down a straight line.
>
> My car is now wearing 235/45-17 Pirelli Pzero Rosso on 7.5" wide rims.
>
> However, this sluggishness goes away completely when I put my old wheels
back on (235/45-17 Pirelli P7000SS mounted on 8" wide rims.) On these wheels
the steering is sharp and immediate.
>
> In both cases I use the same tire pressure (42psi).
>
> I'm starting to suspect that the Pzero's are soft in the side walls. Also
note that the Pzero are strictly summer tires, while the P7000SS are
all-season.
>
> I checked the steering rack, ball joints, tie rods. All looks in good
condition.
>
> What are your experiences with your tire/wheels combos?
>
> ---Michael
> 94MTX,green,BOS+
>
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