8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - slow steering after upgrade to 215/45/17 tires

vti07 · 10-10-2008, 11:14 PM

Hi all,

I have just upgraded my tires and wheels from 195/65/15 - 15 x 6 to 215/45/17 - 17 x 7.

What I have noticed is that whereas the steering was very sensitive before, it's now very "slow" to respond.

Is this because of the wider contact patch on the road?

Changing tire pressure to compensate hasn't made any noticeable difference.

I'm running kumho kh11's at the moment.

What's the easiest way to restore the steering response (new tires or wheel alignment)?

Thanks.

10-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
vti07 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 36	slow steering after upgrade to 215/45/17 tires Hi all, I have just upgraded my tires and wheels from 195/65/15 - 15 x 6 to 215/45/17 - 17 x 7. What I have noticed is that whereas the steering was very sensitive before, it's now very "slow" to respond. Is this because of the wider contact patch on the road? Changing tire pressure to compensate hasn't made any noticeable difference. I'm running kumho kh11's at the moment. What's the easiest way to restore the steering response (new tires or wheel alignment)? Thanks.
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