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Old 11 December 2007, 10:35 PM
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My 56 plate 11k 2.5 STi drives like it's on ice in the wet, zero grip. Car is std, tyres are re70's at 28psi. Front & rear toe in/out is zero as this is the only setting data I can find. I recently followed an almost identical car around Donninton and whilst I was working hard to try to stop the car swapping ends the car in front was coasting. Dealers are useless and i can't start swapping springs etc due to warranty issues. Any help would be appreciated.
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28psi seems a bit low?
Old 12 December 2007, 01:39 AM
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When i bought my Hawkeye and asked about tyre pressures i was told 35 psi front and 33 rears.

Now i have 18's on and have them at 36f 34r,seem much more sure footed when pressure increased on both sizes.
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ive just changed my re70's for a better all round wet/dry tyre couldn,t keep it on the road in wet or ice.i suggest channging them its cheaper than a new panel or two.book pressures for sti hawkeye ie 33 psi front 28 psi rear. good luck
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Vredesteins in the wet, WOW ! 35-37PSi all round, like driving in the dry.
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Originally Posted by Toneisok
My 56 plate 11k 2.5 STi drives like it's on ice in the wet, zero grip. Car is std, tyres are re70's at 28psi. Front & rear toe in/out is zero as this is the only setting data I can find. I recently followed an almost identical car around Donninton and whilst I was working hard to try to stop the car swapping ends the car in front was coasting. Dealers are useless and i can't start swapping springs etc due to warranty issues. Any help would be appreciated.
Change tyres to Toyo T1r or goodyear eagles and laugh at the rain
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