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Directional Tires and unstable handling (97 Accord 200K)
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Directional Tires and unstable handling (97 Accord 200K)
On 2007-01-03 11:24:41 -0500, said:
> > wrote: >> I have a Honda Accord with 200K miles. >> Over the past year, I have had two different brands/sets of directional >> tires (Yokohama Avids & now Michelin Exalto A/S tires). I keep >> experiencing erratic handling, mostly noticable on the freeway. Road >> texture, especially grooved pavement seems to trip up the car's >> handling, causing erratic lateral movement as if the car riding on >> rails. In the past year, 3 mechanics checked out my steering and >> suspension system and found nothing wrong. My alignment has been >> checked many times over the year and is fine. I did have new Monroe >> Sensatrac strutts installed before these sets of tires. This was my >> second set of Sensatracs, where the previous set were fine. I have the >> stock alloy rims. Not sure if old age or corrosion on wheels could >> cause this problem. I did hear from one mechanic that directional tires >> are more prone to these type of handling problems. I wonder if anyone >> else has experienced these type of handling issues. Thanks > > Dear techman41: Stop spending your hard earned money on an old car > with 200,000 mi. on it. Unless you are really attached. Then replace > the entire steering mechnism. Then buy exotic parts for it. What are you driving? My 10 year old Honda Civic runs great. Can do 80+ all day or take the kids to school on a ten minute drive. I am keeping it as long as possible given that I have a $1,500 a year budget for parts. I have a new front drive axles, new Pirelli 400's all around, and relaced the water pump/timing chain, catalytic converter last year. Only 77K. What the hell do I need car payments for?????? -- - Slim |
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