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Adding some Toe In?

Old 01-27-06, 08:19 PM
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My 2002 GS300 SportDesign seems to be a little vague in the steering department. Any cross wind and I have to drive with two hands on the wheel. I'm wondering if some additional toe in on the front tires would help that situation. Anyone have any experience? I have a scheduled oil change coming up and am thinking about asking the dealer to add a degree or two and see if that helps.
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Old 01-28-06, 05:08 AM
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I had a thread about GS handling characteristics in strong crosswinds a while back ago. Consensus is that's the nature of the beast. Lowering, stabilizer bars, etc. were the recomendations. I have a set Bilsteins PSS's that will go on once we thaw out up here and I will post if the results helped in crosswinds or not. Post if you do add toe-in and the results are favorable and don't add to tire wear.
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Mine didn't have the crosswind problem until I put my snow tires on it. Can't wait until I get some different rims and tires for summer.
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Thanks guys. I'm "rollin on Blizzaks yo", so maybe thats the issue. What I really need to do is get off my butt and get some new summer wheels. Then when the snow melts here I'll be ready to go.
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