Shimmy question re. new tires

[SRR2]

You know, a new set of tires can do wonders for your whole outlook on life. I think you owe yourself a set of Pilot Sport Zs as a reward to both you and Fritz (?) for all the work you put into him.

[Kalevera]

Truly. I've been pissed off with the car's handling for a few months now, a good 90% of it is due to the tires -- the "whump whump whump whump" out of round sound/associated handling and amount of noise from feathering. Thanks for the advice on the michelins; I haven't really decided what I'll put on yet.

I won't buy tires until next spring, though -- I'm in the midst of an engine swap and am about to spend too much money on a winter beater this coming saturday. Fritz will more or less sit in the parking lot at work until the snow is over....might get a paint job, though.

best, whit

[SRR2]

I had a couple sets of those on my 535 and was pretty happy with them. They got a little harsh toward the end of their life, but were never noisy. They wore evenly and held good balance (and never took more than 3/4 oz.) for over 10000 miles at a shot. I know tire preference is close to a religious experience for many people, and I'm not one to evize, but if you're looking for a nice all around ride, give them serious consideration.

[Bill Marshall]

I went through this same issue two weeks ago. I loosened the lug nuts and retorqued them in a criss crossed manner to the proper torque spec and the 55-60MPH shimmy went away.

[uscharalph]

I agree with what Steve said.

A trick I recently learned regarding messed up belts (not entirely because my shitty kumho ecsta supra 712s really need replacing/have multiple flat spots/out of roudness and are doing the same thing as described by Mitch):

When the car starts to vibrate, stop the car and do a(s close as possible to a) 90 degree turn, either direction, soft and easy. Start driving again and see if the shimmy goes away. Sometimes (as in, yesterday) mine are *holy ***** bad -- come off an expansion joint at ~ 60mph and the whole car deathwobbles. Sometimes they're tolerable. Man, I need new tires.


best, whit

Now that's knowing you car, Whit!

[The Melmaan]

I have that same issue with mine for the longest time. I still have it and I'm on my 3rd set of rims and tires and I still have it. I bought new Boge Struts and I will have them installed this weekend for a freaking $120.00. Reason is the mechanic that I talked to said that my shocks are not good and it could be the reason. I'm draining bucks!!!!!!!! Still do not have a freaking solution yet.