Big steering issue!

[Rob]

I run 2 different sets of wheels in different sizes and the problem remains regardless:

17's = 215/40/17 and 235/40/17

16's = 205/45/16 and 225/45/16

[SonicSW20]

Sadly mines not that but I think mine is very extreme.... I can't drive the car anymore

Can you post a list of exactly what you've changed so far?

[HughesR1]

Did you ever get a 4-wheel laser alignment?

Sorry if you've already had it checked but if not it can have a serious effect on how the car drives. Sometimes when I've changed suspension parts and go to get an alignment I feel like I'm actually struggling to keep the car on the road on the way there. It can seriously be that bad especially if you have some mental rear toe settings.

[Rob]

I've had the geo done by a race prep garage, I will get it done by laser next but don't want to waste another hundred on this if I then have to have it done again. Vicious circle!

[caldridge7]

I think the only way I can be helped with my car if for a specialist to drive it 😕

[thomp1983]

I think the only way I can be helped with my car if for a specialist to drive it 😕

Or maybe stat by providing some information as asked a few posts up?

Rob it may be worth getting yours to Mr2garageswindon's and seeing if he can find anything?

[Rob]

I think the only way I can be helped with my car if for a specialist to drive it 😕

Or maybe stat by providing some information as asked a few posts up?

Rob it may be worth getting yours to Mr2garageswindon's and seeing if he can find anything?

Ooh, who are they then? Been on imoc since 2002 and never heard of them. I'm only 10 minutes away too!

[thomp1983]

He's a member on here has his own garage, pm him but I think he's on holiday currently

[Rob]

Thanks dude

[CalMac]

Another recommendation for getting the geometry checked. I was in the same boat not wanting to drive the car, asking if a specialist or another owner would be willing to drive it and give me feedback etc.

My MR2 kept trying to kill me and felt generally unstable over most road surfaces, getting the geometry reset to my spec really helped thanks to the advice of guys on here

However in my case I think the biggest issue was a pair of front AD08R tyres I'd bought part-worn on Ebay - they must've been smashed into a kerb or something because when it finally came time to replace them with a brand new pair the car was instantly stable. Nothing to do with tread depth etc. as it wasn't losing traction, just weaving all over the place. Also the tyre guys put 31psi in the fronts and I've found that to be perfect, rears are just a touch more.

Hoping some of that might help

[caldridge7]

Iv had my tracking done about 3 times and never helped sadly, like I said when i put bigger wheels on the back it made the problem even worse put my old ones back on and I can deal with it but the problem is still there, i wonder if all the bushes just need rehauling..?

Overall I'm just not sure where to start... Is there anyone on the Lincolnshire area willing to have a look?

[markstevieandmads]

Jon is mr2garages and hes a great guy. Used him before and no probs.
Hes on the web as castle eaton vehicle services. Im sure i saw somewhere he was on hols tho. Hes an ex toyota mechanic and setup for himself. Also deals with racing mr2s. I keep meaning to pop down there for a chat but always something comes up lol

[MartinF]

Iv had my tracking done about 3 times and never helped sadly,

There is a big difference between tracking and four wheel alignment.

[caldridge7]

Martin not to be silky but could you humour me and explain the difference