Martin H
Member
When I bought my rangie it had a set of very wide 20" drug dealers... sorry, wheels on it with 295/45. The ride and handling, frankly was shocking. Tram lining was very noticeable, ride was harsh and the handling scary bad.
I put this down the the wheels and promptly changed them for some 18" Disco 3 rims with OK-ish 255/60 Pirelli Scorpions fitted. The ride has improved significantly and the tram lining has disappeared, but the handling still leaves a lot to be desired. I'll try to describe the symptoms.
Basically 40 - 60 cruising on good roads is as expected, smooth and predictable especially cornering. However throw a few bumps and pot holes into the mix and the car will lurch violently and veer off course in quite a pronounced manner. You don't want to be taking your eye off the ball. It doesn't get any worse if you go faster but to be fair one tends to keep the speed down because of it. Slower speeds don't appear to affect it as badly.
I've had the tracking checked. Spot on.
No play in steering joints or hubs/bearings.
Steering damper rod looks a bit damp so may be weeping.
Steering box not perfect but probably an inch and a bit of play att the steering wheel.
No signs of leakage from the dampers and airbags are all sound. Old but sound.
I do have a set of 18" Hurricanes to put on with 255/55 tyres but really the rubbish chinese sounding tyres need changing. So a bit dubious about using them.
So chaps. Any suggestions as to where to look/try next?
I put this down the the wheels and promptly changed them for some 18" Disco 3 rims with OK-ish 255/60 Pirelli Scorpions fitted. The ride has improved significantly and the tram lining has disappeared, but the handling still leaves a lot to be desired. I'll try to describe the symptoms.
Basically 40 - 60 cruising on good roads is as expected, smooth and predictable especially cornering. However throw a few bumps and pot holes into the mix and the car will lurch violently and veer off course in quite a pronounced manner. You don't want to be taking your eye off the ball. It doesn't get any worse if you go faster but to be fair one tends to keep the speed down because of it. Slower speeds don't appear to affect it as badly.
I've had the tracking checked. Spot on.
No play in steering joints or hubs/bearings.
Steering damper rod looks a bit damp so may be weeping.
Steering box not perfect but probably an inch and a bit of play att the steering wheel.
No signs of leakage from the dampers and airbags are all sound. Old but sound.
I do have a set of 18" Hurricanes to put on with 255/55 tyres but really the rubbish chinese sounding tyres need changing. So a bit dubious about using them.
So chaps. Any suggestions as to where to look/try next?
