[V8] '91 V8 handling issues

[Coleman, David]

Fact is, the 195 is too skinny for the V8, unless you're talking ice tires and coil-overs. I've always stayed at 205 and over (depending on the rim width used; the stock 7.5 inch should have 205). With a 205 (or 215 on 8" rims), the handling does lose some sharpness, for sure, but actually brings it more in line with that of a leSabre. Not totally a bad thing, both in snow and slush. 

Another consideration is brand. I'm a dunlop or nokian only guy -- keep your michelins and especially blizzaks. My choices aren't the best for carving on-ramps, but have a pronounced improvement under snowy braking and lateral correction. In any event, keep it under 100 mph -- I had a massive failure a couple years ago after a prolonged drive on dry pavement at that speed. That's not what they're built for...

One other fix would be to source an urS4 rear sway bar, and get used to opposite lock. Otherwise, find a needy 5000fwd or a 5-series bimmer owner to sell the 195s to and get something wider. 

-daveC. 






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David A. Coleman
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-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com
To: Joe Griffith; v8 at audifans.com
Sent: Mon Dec 18 18:46:33 2006
Subject: Re: [V8] '91 V8 handling issues

A 195/65 is considered a good snow tire size for a V8 or 200, but that size
can feel squirrely, especially if your normal summer tire is a proper
215/60.  If the lug bolts are tight and the pressure is up, you've got
whatever type of handling you're going to get from that tire.



At 02:06 PM 12/18/2006 -0800, Joe Griffith 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.

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