To big a wheel causing toe out?!??! WHAT!!

[ericbendler]

Wow - I am going to the shop tommorrow and I will talk to them about this. I have the paperwork on my alignment. I got the tires from a wholesaler on eBay, and had the tires balanced (I'm really sorry) at Pep Boys.

I spoke to the guy at the shop and he definitly said the car was going out of toe according the changes in road level.

The incredible improvement in handling is more than enought to make me want to work through this problem. I am certainly not going to "Get a smaller tire" as the shop has recommended!

I think I understand the comment regarding a higher rate of friction on the road. I will read it again and bounce it off them at the shop. THANKS!!!!!!

[Rory535i]

I'm running 18" rims. I get some of the symptoms you mentioned... but then again, I am due for a new set of tires + a suspension check-up.

I do get tramlining...but I can't tell if it's Philippine roads or my lousy Dunlop tires.

I'm switching to GY F1s soon, so will post any differences here when I make the change.

my brother had GY F1's on a GTi and he reckons they're the best rubber he's ever driven on! I was equally impressed with them. no tramlining with that car but i'm sure the e34's are different.

[Rory535i]

what would a bmw dealer charge to set up your alignment etc? any ideas? mine needs doing...

[s.c.estes]

I actually have an issue with stock sized tires where the steering seems to wander on certain types of roadway. Asphalt the steering tracks perfectly with no play. Once i get on concrete roadway however, the car tends to wander a bit. I bought this car with these tires, and haven't gotten around to changing them yet, just wondering if anyone had this experience.