Edd20022 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Ok, so I have had 2 Zed's over the last 9 months and I have started to notice an issue with my current one. In the rain or on wet roads I am getting a vague floaty feeling from the front, almost like I am aqua plaining, the car feels massively unstable and feels like it could loose it at anytime. During a heavy rainfall on the M40 I struggled to drive over 40mph as it felt like the front end was going to loose it. Now, goes without saying this is very worrying. I have driven this car in the wet before and it was fine, it's only after the the last few weeks this issue has come up, and as this is my second Z I know this not to a normal characteristic of the cars driving style. Now let me say first, its not my tyres. They are a almost new set of 19" Falkens with plenty of tread left on the front and rear, and I have checked the PSI's. Possibly tracking??? Basically I have no idea. If anyone else has had a similar issue and solved it I would love to hear. Cheers Edited November 23, 2014 by Edd20022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Using 35psi when cold? You do not say what Falkens but if they are 452/453 with good tread they should be fine unless you are driving it like you stole it! I see from your history you have coilovers fitted - maybe the setting combined with the need for a 4-wheel alignment check may be necessary? If the above are as they should be normally the 350 (and 370) are well planted at the front, even in the wet and it is more often the back end that will feel loose with, er, spirited driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd20022 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks Colin, Yeah sorry, they are 452's. And I believe the psi was set to 32 front and 33 rear. But I will try 35 all round. I have a feeling it's going to be the allignment, but even driving at normal speeds it can be quite unnerving. I will report back once I get this done Hopefully that sorts it out. Avoiding motorways on rainy days is becoming a right pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey81 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Some places will do a free alignment check so worth doing that first. Mine had falkens on the front and they were awful, same as your description, felt twitchy, no real grip and felt like the front was wondering over the road. I have changed them to match the rears and now have Uniroyal rain sport 3, it's much more stable and feels alot better. My falkens still had about 3.5-4mm of tread but I just wanted them gone. I have never been a fan of mixed tyres, unless it's cheap tyres on the rear for messing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Getting your alignment done will transform the cars feel if it's way out or not been done for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Its not going to be down to 3 PSI, its not going to be mixed tyres. Alignment is a safe beter, if not then bushes or similar but if youve never had it aligned you might as well get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You mentioned the m40 , are you close to Chesham? Can thoroughly recommend wheels in motion up there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Alignments should be done on a yearly basis at least, if not 6 monthly if the roads you travel on are of poor quality or you do a lot of miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fantastic album. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fantastic album. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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