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Imprecise steering
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13 Sep 2023 21:09 #250794
by mackleinton
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Hello,
Does anyone else is having imprecise steering after upgrading the tyres?
I installed at 50,000km (now arround 75,000km) 215/75R15 Pirelli Skorpion and after that the seering wheel "centers" slightly to the right (2-3 degrees), the car tends to go to the right and I have to constantly correct the direction. Is there anyone with the same issue? The official shop says it's a common problem and I'll have to deal with it.
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Does anyone else is having imprecise steering after upgrading the tyres?
I installed at 50,000km (now arround 75,000km) 215/75R15 Pirelli Skorpion and after that the seering wheel "centers" slightly to the right (2-3 degrees), the car tends to go to the right and I have to constantly correct the direction. Is there anyone with the same issue? The official shop says it's a common problem and I'll have to deal with it.
Regards
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13 Sep 2023 22:03 - 13 Sep 2023 22:09 #250798
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Imprecise steering
Are the tyres directional or asymmetrical?
Have a look to see if "outer" or "inner" is embossed on the tyre and that outer is in fact facing out! Also see if any rotation arrows exist and they are the correct direction. Tyre pressure, also check these are about 23 front / 26 rear PSI, they tend to get over inflated by tyre shops.
After that I have never seen any comments that suggests the vehicle pulls after a tyre change unless something else is wrong. Kingpins, track rods, extreme suspension lift etc. On a Jimny it's not common, but if you have changed more than just the tyres it's possible.
I assume all was ok before?
Have a look to see if "outer" or "inner" is embossed on the tyre and that outer is in fact facing out! Also see if any rotation arrows exist and they are the correct direction. Tyre pressure, also check these are about 23 front / 26 rear PSI, they tend to get over inflated by tyre shops.
After that I have never seen any comments that suggests the vehicle pulls after a tyre change unless something else is wrong. Kingpins, track rods, extreme suspension lift etc. On a Jimny it's not common, but if you have changed more than just the tyres it's possible.
I assume all was ok before?
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Last edit: 13 Sep 2023 22:09 by Scimike.
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14 Sep 2023 08:36 #250804
by yakuza
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
Replied by yakuza on topic Imprecise steering
Also try rotating the tyres front to rear and/or left to right.
If nothing changes it is not so likely it is the tyres.
Also check for play in the steering box. Can be carefully tightened with the bolt on top of it, loosen the nut while holding the screw in position. Tighten the screw a little bit like 15-20 degrees and tighten the nut again while holding the screw in position. Too much tightening is not safe, must be just right.
Gen 3 or 4 this?
If nothing changes it is not so likely it is the tyres.
Also check for play in the steering box. Can be carefully tightened with the bolt on top of it, loosen the nut while holding the screw in position. Tighten the screw a little bit like 15-20 degrees and tighten the nut again while holding the screw in position. Too much tightening is not safe, must be just right.
Gen 3 or 4 this?
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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14 Sep 2023 09:39 #250806
by saxj
Replied by saxj on topic Imprecise steering
From a previous post, I see that Makleinton has a Gen 4. The Gen 4 has electric power steering. Take it to Suzuki and have them recentre the power steering.Also try rotating the tyres front to rear and/or left to right.
If nothing changes it is not so likely it is the tyres.
Also check for play in the steering box. Can be carefully tightened with the bolt on top of it, loosen the nut while holding the screw in position. Tighten the screw a little bit like 15-20 degrees and tighten the nut again while holding the screw in position. Too much tightening is not safe, must be just right.
Gen 3 or 4 this?
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14 Sep 2023 09:59 #250808
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Imprecise steering
Check the drop pitman arm is parallel with chassis wheels straight
If not you can undue the front drag link bar and rotate
This will turn steering wheel and not effect tracking
Front wheels need to be on the floor
If not you can undue the front drag link bar and rotate
This will turn steering wheel and not effect tracking
Front wheels need to be on the floor
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