Help with wheel problem!!!!!!! =[

KUSH · 12-21-2011, 11:04 PM

Off and on, whenever I turn the steering wheel of my 370z and pull out of a driveway or parking spot, it feels like i'm running over a couple of very small speed bumps or bottle caps.... I check to see if i'm actually running over anything but there is never anything there. Then after i straighten out my wheels,,, she runs fine. I already checked tire pressures and did a visual check and everything seems fine. What do you guys think the problem might be? I never had this happen to me before. =(. I can't get it to a shop to get it looked at until next week since I work 12 hour shifts during the day. ANY INPUT IS APPRECIATED!!!

happytheman · 12-21-2011, 11:47 PM

Wow! That's a big variance: speed bumps or bottle caps?

Are you running stock rubber and wheels with no spacers? How about suspension? Is it stock?

LakeShow · 12-22-2011, 12:07 AM

Yes I have the same issue. I believe I read on hear its common with the stock Bridgestone's when they are cold and feels a bump or pop when turning.

area3z · 12-22-2011, 12:55 AM

Common with summer tires in cold temps

haitech · 12-22-2011, 01:24 AM

yeah feels a little fragile when the wheel cranked all the way

alejo · 12-22-2011, 09:31 AM

this is normal bro I wouldn't worry too much about this we all have this issue (atleast with the stock tires)

m4a1mustang · 12-22-2011, 09:36 AM

Yep, summer compounds in cold weather do this. In tight low speed turns they will "skip" over the pavement if it's cold enough out. This is what you're feeling. Totally normal.

Mandingo · 12-22-2011, 10:34 AM

I've had this happen on a couple vehicles. normal.

KUSH · 12-22-2011, 04:09 PM

WHEW! thank you so much guys! I feel relieved =D

12-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
KUSH Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norcal Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z PW 7at Rep Power: 14	Help with wheel problem!!!!!!! =[ Off and on, whenever I turn the steering wheel of my 370z and pull out of a driveway or parking spot, it feels like i'm running over a couple of very small speed bumps or bottle caps.... I check to see if i'm actually running over anything but there is never anything there. Then after i straighten out my wheels,,, she runs fine. I already checked tire pressures and did a visual check and everything seems fine. What do you guys think the problem might be? I never had this happen to me before. =(. I can't get it to a shop to get it looked at until next week since I work 12 hour shifts during the day. ANY INPUT IS APPRECIATED!!!

12-21-2011, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Wow! That's a big variance: speed bumps or bottle caps? Are you running stock rubber and wheels with no spacers? How about suspension? Is it stock? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

12-22-2011, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Yes I have the same issue. I believe I read on hear its common with the stock Bridgestone's when they are cold and feels a bump or pop when turning. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

12-22-2011, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
alejo Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 107 Drives: 10 T/S,NAV,MT, 08 R6 Rep Power: 15	this is normal bro I wouldn't worry too much about this we all have this issue (atleast with the stock tires) __________________ SWIFTS SPEC R -- 20MM F/25MM R H&R SPACERS -- REAR SPC CAMBER ARM -- F.I. CBE 18" SS -- F.I. HFCs -- STILLEN GEN 3 INTAKES -- UPREV 310WHP STD/304WHP SAE -- Z1 25 row oil cooler -- GT-R push to start button

12-22-2011, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yep, summer compounds in cold weather do this. In tight low speed turns they will "skip" over the pavement if it's cold enough out. This is what you're feeling. Totally normal. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-22-2011, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 15	Common with summer tires in cold temps

12-22-2011, 01:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	yeah feels a little fragile when the wheel cranked all the way

12-22-2011, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I've had this happen on a couple vehicles. normal. __________________ some mods

12-22-2011, 04:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
KUSH Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norcal Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z PW 7at Rep Power: 14	WHEW! thank you so much guys! I feel relieved =D

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