Discussions relating to MX5 Tyre choice, Wheels, Brakes Suspension components and other items to keep you going around corners, stuck to the ground or stopping on a dime.
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by Fezch » Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:18 am
Hey guys.
When I turn full lock in either direction and accelerate, I can hear a sort of grinding sound. My mate thinks it's the tyres rubbing, but I'm not too sure. It also only seems to happen when I'm going forward, not when I reverse.
Any other ideas as to what this could be?
(I can upload a video of the sound if that would be easier)
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by marcellarius » Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:24 am
What wheels do you have?
My OEM wheels with Direzza DZ101s did this; I think it's the tyre being dragged across the ground; it seemed to happen more noticeably when it was wet.
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by Fezch » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:34 pm
It is more noticable when it is wet, but I'm just on stock rims and 18560R14s.
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by marcellarius » Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:19 pm
Yep, from what I've read it seems to be pretty normal, just a result of the car's suspension geometry.
(I haven't noticed it happening since I fitted wider wheels+lower profile tyres, but it's probably also influenced by ride height, tyre type and alignment settings)
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by evel » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:50 pm
chuck up a video anyway bro
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