Front end Slides TOO much when wet

  1. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 S Posts: 22 Saxo X 1998 3DR 1.1ltr white with stickers
    #1
    Hi can anyone help

    i have a 1998 white saxo x and i am currently experiencing problems when its raining. everytime i turn certain corners in wet conditions the front end seems to slide a lot if im going at about 15mph. i can control it but its not nice also i struggle when pulling off in rainy conditions too. the front end just doesnt seem to have enough traction. its ok in dry conditions. can any one help?

    also ive noticed the the suspension at the front is higher than at the back? could this be the reason?

    cheers

    Lee
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #2
    sounds like shit tyres to me mate
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  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few
    #3
    +1 to the shit tyres.
    Get some decent tyres on and take it from there
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #4
    What brand of tyres do you have on the front?
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #5
    Shit tyres, and having the front higher than the rear will contribute to understear too.
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    Its not really going to be the brand that would make any difference when driving normally.
    Most likely this is going to be overly worn tyres, too high pressure, or old degraded tyres.
  7. Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Durham Posts: 2094 Mk1 Vtr
    #7
    Shitty tyres same in my old VTR was fun though Easy to control
  8. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 S Posts: 22 Saxo X 1998 3DR 1.1ltr white with stickers
    #8
    haha it could be the tyres il have a look later today. there defoo not worn though lots of tred left on them and yeah its a little funny when your trying to pull of especially when your crossing traffic and somethings coming and your stuck there with your tyres spinning like mad. its like sonic the hedge hog when you rev him up lol

    any recommendations on good tyres?

    Lee
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    Its not really going to be the brand that would make any difference when driving normally.
    Most likely this is going to be overly worn tyres, too high pressure, or old degraded tyres.
    Would lay money it's not 'normal' driving
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #10
    The throttle isnt on n off you kno, you can feed the throttle in so you dont wheel spin lol
  11. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 S Posts: 22 Saxo X 1998 3DR 1.1ltr white with stickers
    #11
    I know that lol i aint a boy racer or anything just when your quickly trying to pull out and yeah put your foot down on the throttle a little too much. but i do mean that when it spins in wet conditions i really dont put my foot down i try to pull off as slow as possible cause i know it will spins way too easyily if i do put it down hard
  12. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #12
    I can pull away on wet grass and not wheel spin with shit tyres.
  13. Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by db_sax View Post
    I can pull away on wet grass and not wheel spin with shit tyres.
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #14
    Thanks mate, thats the reason i posted it, i love the support of this forum for my gypsy adventures on wet grass.
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF
    #15
    Name ur budget and tyre size and we will tell ya what to get. My gf had shit tires on her Ibiza and I hated driving it when wet. We went and replaced all 4 with some falkern ze912s and they were excellent.
  16. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #16
    As Kam said previously, I dont think its the brand of the tyre. I think its the driving style tbh. You can make any brand tyre wheel spin if you slam the throttle down and the clutch up.
  17. Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rey View Post
    Would lay money it's not 'normal' driving
    Not trying to jump on a bandwagon, but sliding, at 15mph?

    Are your clocks out?
  18. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxo180 View Post
    Not trying to jump on a bandwagon, but sliding, at 15mph?

    Are your clocks out?
    Lock the wheel over on a corner with slippery tarmac throttle down and youll understeer like a cunt! He also goes on about it being when he takes off at traffic lights.. lol

    EDIT: think i got the wrong end of your post..

    Worn tyres or driving style still.
  19. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 S Posts: 22 Saxo X 1998 3DR 1.1ltr white with stickers
    #19
    ok ok enough about the driving style lol the cars absolutely fine when in good conditions clocks are ok im guessing its only when the conditions are wet that i have these "problems" il check my tyres etc and post them up on here. ha ha there wil probs be some good laughs about the branding no doubt. butg yeah my driving style is casual i aint trying to be the person next to me on the lights or anything just slowly pulling off. also another issue ive noticed is a wobble kinda noise when driving at about 30mph ive been told it could be the bearings whats the cost of having these done at a garage?

    Lee
  20. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 S Posts: 22 Saxo X 1998 3DR 1.1ltr white with stickers
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by nemesislee View Post
    ok ok enough about the driving style lol the cars absolutely fine when in good conditions clocks are ok im guessing its only when the conditions are wet that i have these "problems" il check my tyres etc and post them up on here. ha ha there wil probs be some good laughs about the branding no doubt. butg yeah my driving style is casual i aint trying to beat the person next to me on the lights or anything just slowly pulling off. also another issue ive noticed is a wobble kinda noise when driving at about 30mph ive been told it could be the bearings whats the cost of having these done at a garage?

    Lee
    beat***
  21. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr
    #21
    My tyres are cheap chinese ones and if I am following normal traffic I have to go slower than them due to how bad they are in the wet. They are average-good in the dry though!
    Gonna get some new ones this month for saftey's sake
  22. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Hampshire Posts: 2152 Furi0
    #22
    Butt licking tyres like everyone said
  23. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stevo123 View Post
    My tyres are cheap chinese ones and if I am following normal traffic I have to go slower than them due to how bad they are in the wet. They are average-good in the dry though!
    Gonna get some new ones this month for saftey's sake
    Like Steve says get some good ones for Christ Sake. It's the only thing between you and the road on your car.
  24. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Huddersfield Posts: 393 Zx volcane td Peugeot 205 1600 auto
    #24
    check the condition of the tyres, then get the tracking checked