Braking and car moves strangely.

kenchan · 09-16-2009, 12:56 PM

if you're running RE050's it's prone to tramlining due to the stiff sidewall. not as bad as the old S03's, but it's still there.

for those running offset spacers it will be even worse.

1slow370 · 09-28-2009, 04:59 AM

is that with re050's or re050a's or the RFT's or the pole positions?

alexanderb · 09-28-2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Typically that's the result of "tramlining". Cars with wide tires are particularly susceptible to this. Generally caused by slight road irregularities on heavily trafficed roads. Often you cannot see the road level difference. The tire track areas gradually sink a bit especially where there is heavy truck traffic. The tires nibble and fight side to side in this "groove". Some tires make this more noticeable.

Tirerack tech explanation here: Tire Tech Information - Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road

Thanks Modshack. That was a good read. I was dumbfounded at first. Thanks for the helpful info.

Guys, I am more of a lurker here but I have seen ALOT of good and helpful posts from Modshack. I'm sure we can do better than a rep of 3! Come on guys if it was a good post then award rep points!

Trips · 09-28-2009, 05:22 AM

I haven't experienced this as of yet and I do agree with Modshack's assessment.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you're running RE050's it's prone to tramlining due to the stiff sidewall. not as bad as the old S03's, but it's still there. for those running offset spacers it will be even worse.

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	is that with re050's or re050a's or the RFT's or the pole positions?