jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
poly bush tube isnt more likely to wear bolts than std bush ,poly bushes will never last as long as original ,but they are very easy to change
Well what can I say.
I have today had 4 brand new 16" alloy wheels with 4 brand new General Grabber UHP 225/65/16 fitted to the P38.
The ride of the car has been transformed. There is still a slight wander on certain road surfaces, so I think some bushes still need to be changed. But the ride is greatly improved. Much more comfortable, a lot more like the magic carpet ride I have been reading about.
Although there is one issue that I am a little concerned by, previously the diffs made little noise. But now they are notably louder on de acceleration. While accelerating the diffs seem quiet enough.
Why would a wheels and tyre change make the diffs all of a sudden begin to make increased noise? All that has been done is the wheels and tyres changed.
Apart from the added diff noise, I am very happy that the ride has been improved so much just by changing the wheels and tyres, but as I said previously, I am having a hard time to understand why!
Are you sure it's the diffs and not the tyre tread making the noise? Any remaining wander is just as likely to be the drag link or track rod as the bushes. The ride is better because of the increased compliance in the deeper tyre side walls.