[V8] ’91 V8 handling issues

[Ed Kellock]

Snow tires generally have a much softer rubber compound.  Combine that
with the fact that new tires have max tread depth and you have a
recipe for squirmy handling.

Which wheels are your new snows on?

I got new snows on my Avant a couple months ago... 215/55-16's on
8-inch wide rims.  The rims are clearly too wide for the tire (I'm
working on a better pairing of tires/rims) so sidewal flex seemed to
not be an issue, but for the first couple weeks, it felt similarly
squirmy twitchy.

Even my CGT with stock size Hakka 1's used for 2 seasons can be twitchy.

I would suggest 2 things. First I think the size choice is a bit too
narrow for you application along with the load rating most likely
being too low.   Second, I'd give them some time and wait and see.

I think a better size choice for the V8 is 205/65.  Narrower and just
a bit more ground clearance.  ;-)

Ed

On 12/18/06, Joe Griffith <jsgriffith3rd at yahoo.com> wrote:
> A few days ago I had some snow tires (195 65 R15) put on my 91 V8 and I noticed that it was handling as if it had a low tire in the rear, sort of a delayed reaction to a turn (under steer?) then turning more than I expected (over steer?) as it caught up.  So I checked the pressure 36psi all around.  I aired them up to 40 and it seamed to help.  This morning I was driving and noticed it again but more pronounced, I stopped to check tire pressure and all were at 40psi.
>
>  Anybody have any ideas what to look for or what could be causing the problem.
>
>  TIA
>
>  Joe
>
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