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« on: November 27, 2016, 09:47:12 AM »
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I am looking for a tyre recommendation for my FC sedan, stock wheels. Currently i have fitted 185/70R13 Maxxis and I find that the steering is unmanagably heavy at low/parking speed. I am running 35psi and even that pressure doesn't help. What is your experience? thanks Fraze.
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2016, 07:11:34 PM »
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http://www.tyreplus.com.au/tyre-selector/?Width=155&AspectRatio=80&Rim=13

Narrowest and tallest radials you cam get are the go for stock cars on my opinion. Have you had an alignment? Your front suspension may have a lot of caster set. This makes for great highway tracking but heavy low speed manoeuvring.
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2016, 09:17:38 PM »
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Steering box got plenty of lube, Fraze??
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2016, 07:37:08 AM »
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Thanks guys. Yes the camber and caster are set within spec. and the steering box is full of 90 wt oil. My tyres are just too grippy! Fraze
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2017, 11:15:01 AM »
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I've been using Mickey Thompson tires for a year and a half now, and I find it easy to handle in terms of maneuvering and it has good braking performance.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2017, 01:58:03 PM »
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You could bump the pressure up to 38PSI. Mine runs fine at that.
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