Guest Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Can anyone advise why under hard acceleration the rear of the seven snakes from side to side. The car is running on aftermarket wheels(15) and tyres. It is an 1800 super sport with LSD . I have the original 14 inch wheels, if I fit these with decent tyres will this reduce the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Sounds like your rear tyres are breaking traction - what tyres and engine do you have? How old are the tyres? It may just be that you have old rubber- or may benefit from an upgrade (if you have Michelin Pilots). Another reason could be that you have too much pressure in the tyres - what are yours set at? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 First things to check would be wheel location, so jack up the car and see if there is movement. Are the wheel/suspension bolts tight, any worn bushes or play in the wheel bearings? Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 The previous owner (have just purchased car) ran Halfords wheels and tyre combo set at 18 psi. I thought about going back to 14 inch mini litres with either yoko or Toyota tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 If the wheels/tyres are Halfords aftermarket items then the tyres will almost certainly be a bit hard for a 7 (intended for tintop most likely) so that could be why they are breaking traction. If it is then going side to side then this doesn't sound like normal behaviour for an LSD - more like an open diff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Car has quaife LSD Was thinking of going to AO21's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadru77er Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 *thumbup*AO21's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 R888s I've got a set of 14" with very scrubbed you could try , doh just checked you location might be a bit far Edited by - nickh7 on 28 Jul 2014 14:36:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Quoting James-Seven: Can anyone advise why under hard acceleration the rear of the seven snakes from side to side. The car is running on aftermarket wheels(15) and tyres. It is an 1800 super sport with LSD . I have the original 14 inch wheels, if I fit these with decent tyres will this reduce the problem? Is your question actually "why does the car break traction when accelerating hard from a standing start?" If so it may be the tyres. If the car is weaving under hard acceleration once you are moving then I doubt it is the cause unless: A) It's wet B) the tyres are truly diyung ditchfinder, widow maker specials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I've got a spare set of caterham wheels/tyres (CR500) that you could stick on eliminate the wheels / tyres as a cause .. in Bagshot Edited by - johnv on 28 Jul 2014 15:42:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 28, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted July 28, 2014 Quoting James-Seven: Car has quaife LSD Was thinking of going to AO21'sAs all round tyres for the Seven they are a good choice. If you take it out in the rain, you'll be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 28, 2014 Member Share Posted July 28, 2014 Quoting Golf Juliet Tango: As all round tyres for the Seven they are a good choice.Anyone else misread the first phrase? What other shape tyres would you want? :-) Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Johnv Are you going to currie night on Thursday, I could then arrange to borrow. Many thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I am, yes, but possibly in the 7 .. if you're in Camberley just pop down and we can either fit them for you to try or you can take them away for a bit, I don't need them at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ao21's arrived and wheels at My Alloys Basingstoke. Looking forward to fitting them Wednesday- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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