When it's windy outside....
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When it's windy outside....
......How does your car handle? I have to really clamp down on the steering wheel when it's windy out to try and control the car. In non-windy conditions it's fine. Is it just me? The only other time I've had a problem like that is when I am driving an SUV. I thought the car was more aerodynamic than that.
Curious to see if others have the same issue.
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL
Curious to see if others have the same issue.
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL
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normal, it's a moving object on 4 not so soft but still balloons called wheels. Of course when you are traveling high speed the wind can push it a bit and you have to correct it. The aerodynamic is more for cutting into the wind when you drive forward.
Rule of thumb, when you are scared than slow down. And when you already slow down to a stop and still scared...... like a tornado than start praying to whatever God you believe.
Rule of thumb, when you are scared than slow down. And when you already slow down to a stop and still scared...... like a tornado than start praying to whatever God you believe.
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I'm used to driving in windy conditions, I was just really surprised at the handling of my GS, much like what bigblack06 said above, and wanted to know if this was going to be my new 'normal' or if there was something I could do to the car to make it better.
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL (blue)
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL (blue)
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^ Definitely better than Camry.
ncgirl, what wheel do you have? Change that could improve the ride.
I once replace a cheap set of tires for my Camry. Every turn was scary, it was like driving on balloons. I went back and have them change it out right away.
ncgirl, what wheel do you have? Change that could improve the ride.
I once replace a cheap set of tires for my Camry. Every turn was scary, it was like driving on balloons. I went back and have them change it out right away.
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I have Michelin Pilot A/S tires. I also got an alignment to make sure everything was okay in that respect.
So, short of doing some mods, it is what it is, eh?
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL (blue)
So, short of doing some mods, it is what it is, eh?
Leigh Anne
'06 GS300 (white)
'95 Mitsu 3000GT Spyder (red, natch)
'77 MB 450SL (blue)
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