Handling getting worse
Hey guys I'm still pretty new to cars but I have a 2006 SS supercharged. I have a strut tower, cold air intake, and an aftermarket exhaust done with the car. I dont know if any of that would effect my latest problem but I recently hit a curb trying to dodge a guy who wasnt looking. My car's back right wheel was the only one that got messed up. There's a huge chunk of rubber out of the tire and the rim got chipped. The tires look fine in terms of air pressure but my car feels like the handling is a lot worse. Any ideas? I'm using non stock tires btw. I replaced the pirellis with toyo proxies t1.
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There is a huge chunk of rubber and you're wondering why the car is handling bad?
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its in by the rim so i couldnt see how that'd affect anything.
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Dude, replace the tire.
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alright well can you explain how rubber around the rim would change my handling? Like i get if it was rubber on the tread
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Balance:
Get the tire replaced. And were the rim got chipped, blend it out so it doesnt crack. |
Originally Posted by insylem
(Post 5848702)
Balance:
Get the tire replaced. And were the rim got chipped, blend it out so it doesnt crack. |
i would get that rim rebalanced and do another alighnment
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Originally Posted by Rocky87
(Post 5848710)
i would get that rim rebalanced and do another alighnment
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Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5848699)
alright well can you explain how rubber around the rim would change my handling? Like i get if it was rubber on the tread
Get 2 new ones, put them on the front, and move your front ones to the rear. Blend out the damage on your rim before it cracks. |
Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5848719)
the tire shop would do that you think? town fair tire
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Originally Posted by insylem
(Post 5848722)
The sides of the tire flex when your running on it, Now you have a spot that gives more then the rest of the tire, its gona handle funny.
Get 2 new ones, put them on the front, and move your front ones to the rear. Blend out the damage on your rim before it cracks. |
if you only replaced one tire then it would make you ride weird because one tire would be worn down more than the other
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Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5848727)
can someone explain what blending is? i still dont knpw
Blending is filing down to be smooth. I thought you mentioned that your rim was damaged/chipped. That means that there are probably sharp edges and parts on it. Stress in metals focus on sharp corners and edges. By filing it down to a smooth contour your eliminating the sharp edges and preventing stress cracks from starting. It probably would not be a bad idea to do a dye penetrant inspection on your rim just in case, or if you want to be super safe replace the rim. :) Dye Penetrant inspection is where you clean the rim really good, then apply the penetrant, and wait something like 10 - 30 minutes for it to soak into the cracks, then wipe it all off. Then apply the devoloper. Any cracks, will have soaked in the dye, and when it comes in contact with the devoloper, it will become visible, thus showing you the crack. You can probably get some at Autozone/Advanced/Ect |
Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5848727)
this makes sense thinking about it i appreciate it. however why 2 new ones? none of my other tires got chewed. + can someone explain what blending is? i still dont knpw
Originally Posted by insylem
(Post 5848898)
Blending is filing down to be smooth.
I thought you mentioned that your rim was damaged/chipped. That means that there are probably sharp edges and parts on it. Stress in metals focus on sharp corners and edges. By filing it down to a smooth contour your eliminating the sharp edges and preventing stress cracks from starting. It probably would not be a bad idea to do a dye penetrant inspection on your rim just in case, or if you want to be super safe replace the rim. :) Dye Penetrant inspection is where you clean the rim really good, then apply the penetrant, and wait something like 10 - 30 minutes for it to soak into the cracks, then wipe it all off. Then apply the devoloper. Any cracks, will have soaked in the dye, and when it comes in contact with the devoloper, it will become visible, thus showing you the crack. You can probably get some at Autozone/Advanced/Ect |
ok so I got some updates. i'm running 4 toyo proxies t1 with warrenty on all 4 so thats why im saying id just get a new one (same toyo proxie) should that be a problem? and then i called my mechanic and he suggested it was a t-rod was damaged potentially when mounting the curb
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Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5849176)
ok so I got some updates. i'm running 4 toyo proxies t1 with warrenty on all 4 so thats why im saying id just get a new one (same toyo proxie) should that be a problem? and then i called my mechanic and he suggested it was a t-rod was damaged potentially when mounting the curb
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the only time i know when people hit curbs is when theyre drunk :)
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At the very least you need to:
1. Get a new tire. 2. Get the wheel checked. Make sure its not bent or cracked. 3. Get the suspension checked to make sure its not bent and get an alignment. It doesn't take much damage to cause serious safety issues. You might not even be able to see it but its that sensitive. |
Originally Posted by Supercharge91
(Post 5849176)
ok so I got some updates. i'm running 4 toyo proxies t1 with warrenty on all 4 so thats why im saying id just get a new one (same toyo proxie) should that be a problem? and then i called my mechanic and he suggested it was a t-rod was damaged potentially when mounting the curb
Did you hit with both passanger side tires .......cause the 1st post says the pass. rear was the only one that was damaged? |
Originally Posted by rukkee
(Post 5849406)
Did you hit with both passanger side tires .......cause the 1st post says the pass. rear was the only one that was damaged?
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