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TheEightyNine · 12-22-2010, 04:21 PM

I have a set of Michelin Harmony tires on the back of my s13. They came with some SE wheels i picked up, both have about 85% tread left. Whenever its wet out side if make a sharp turn or turn fast my back comes out. sucks driving when its wet outside. They are directional tires, i have them mounted with the arrow facing towards the front of the car.
What do you guys think? And this is me just casually driving, not like im driving crazy or anything

roel03 · 12-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Its your driving.

gsxr141 · 12-22-2010, 04:56 PM

is this a trick question?

yetijeff · 12-22-2010, 04:59 PM

lol. when that happens. punch it. it makes fer good fun in the rain

azndoc · 12-22-2010, 05:41 PM

Sigh......

You have a rear wheel drive vehicle. If you make sharp quick turns most likely your rear end will "kick out" as you say, especially on a wet surface when there is rain.

Also, I'm sure its like 185 or 195/65 so you aren't exactly putting down the contact patch needed to grip and especially on some tires like the ones you have on the back of your car.

Here is how you should fix the problem.

1.) Slow down
2.) Stop making quick sharp turns
3.) Learn how to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle
4.) Man the fuck up

Good luck with driving

[email protected] · 12-22-2010, 05:43 PM

ditch the se rims and go with something wide with a tire that suits it.

TheRealSy90 · 12-22-2010, 05:47 PM

Troll?

240 + sideways = expected.

xpertsnowcarver · 12-22-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

make a sharp turn or turn fast

That's your problem right there. Just slow down. Save money, and use them until they are worn out.

yetijeff · 12-22-2010, 05:57 PM

is the diff welded? i could maybe see this makin it more prone to unintentional drifting in the rain. other than that... what everyone else said

kuelee · 12-22-2010, 06:40 PM

im suprise to see no one has said anything about tire pressure.. id say lower the rear down to like 30-32 psi for shitty tires...

fckillerbee · 12-22-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Sigh......

You have a rear wheel drive vehicle. If you make sharp quick turns most likely your rear end will "kick out" as you say, especially on a wet surface when there is rain.

Also, I'm sure its like 185 or 195/65 so you aren't exactly putting down the contact patch needed to grip and especially on some tires like the ones you have on the back of your car.

Here is how you should fix the problem.

1.) Slow down
2.) Stop making quick sharp turns
3.) Learn how to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle
4.) Man the fuck up

Good luck with driving

5.) Attach a bigger set of balls so you can..
6.) Ditch this emo lifesyle that I have been seeing come up lately with kids..
7.) All else fails....stay inside and wait for the rain to stop.

and now for real questions. What tire pressure. What size tires. How old are these "used" tires. Is anything modified. Is your alignment accurate. Do you hand over hand when turning. Have you sang "I feel pretty" lately. and lastly.....are we talking about heavy rain...or light drizzle?

*brndck* · 12-22-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEightyNine

Whenever its wet out side if make a sharp turn or turn fast my back comes out.

You just identified the problem.
Driver fail.

Drifting-pedobear · 12-22-2010, 06:57 PM

magnets, how does that shit work

shinobis13hb · 12-22-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Sigh......

You have a rear wheel drive vehicle. If you make sharp quick turns most likely your rear end will "kick out" as you say, especially on a wet surface when there is rain.

Also, I'm sure its like 185 or 195/65 so you aren't exactly putting down the contact patch needed to grip and especially on some tires like the ones you have on the back of your car.

Here is how you should fix the problem.

1.) Slow down
2.) Stop making quick sharp turns
3.) Learn how to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle
4.) Man the fuck up

Good luck with driving

Quote:

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

5.) Attach a bigger set of balls so you can..
6.) Ditch this emo lifesyle that I have been seeing come up lately with kids..
7.) All else fails....stay inside and wait for the rain to stop.

and now for real questions. What tire pressure. What size tires. How old are these "used" tires. Is anything modified. Is your alignment accurate. Do you hand over hand when turning. Have you sang "I feel pretty" lately. and lastly.....are we talking about heavy rain...or light drizzle?

AMEN!
dude i LOVE the rain.
and i dont need to post why.
you really should know your problem before you posted.
learn how to drive RWD car.

roel03 · 12-22-2010, 08:36 PM

Also having a wider tire doesn't make a bigger contact patch when its wet out.

shiftdrift · 12-22-2010, 08:53 PM

^^^^^what? seriously. do tires shrink when it's wet out or something? put a 255 on your car and put a 195, go drive in the rain, guarantee the 255 handle's better. facepalm.

gsxr141 · 12-22-2010, 09:06 PM

wow, this is getting good.

i don't see what the problem is, just enjoy the sideways.

*brndck* · 12-22-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roel03

Also having a wider tire doesn't make a bigger contact patch when its wet out.

Wow. Genius here...

sidewayz240 · 12-22-2010, 09:46 PM

So much fail in this thread.

Lol.

Hashiriya415 · 12-22-2010, 09:47 PM

Look to your left when making a right. Or look to your right when making a left turn. It's a 240SX it has large door windows so you can comfortably look through them and steer the car.

Ceepo · 12-22-2010, 09:52 PM

lmao, azn doc.

#4. Man the Fuck up...

^this is true

Couped_up'd · 12-22-2010, 09:57 PM

He must have been a hondah owner.

TheEightyNine · 12-23-2010, 12:22 AM

Damn i got flammed bad lol

Ive been driving this car for three years. Ive gone through afew sets/brands of tires. And with this particular tire it has me all over the place in the rain. I guess i can try lowering my tire psi and i guess ill have to drive it alot slower.

doomviillain · 12-23-2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEightyNine

Damn i got flammed bad lol

I was expecting this when I read your post.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 12-23-2010, 01:02 AM

What the fuck; I feel like I'm on Nico.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-23-2010, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEightyNine

Damn i got flammed bad lol

Ive been driving this car for three years. Ive gone through afew sets/brands of tires. And with this particular tire it has me all over the place in the rain. I guess i can try lowering my tire psi and i guess ill have to drive it alot slower.

Shitty tires are shitty tires...invest on some better tires. Go baller with some Advan AD08s or Dunlop Star Specs. You'd be surprised what good tires would do on these cars...

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-23-2010, 07:53 AM

I've ran Dunlop Star Specs. Definitely one of my favorite tires.

OP, you already got a good amount of responses. You pretty much answered your own question within your own post.

Search next time.

12-22-2010, 04:21 PM	#1
TheEightyNine Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Tires wont grip I have a set of Michelin Harmony tires on the back of my s13. They came with some SE wheels i picked up, both have about 85% tread left. Whenever its wet out side if make a sharp turn or turn fast my back comes out. sucks driving when its wet outside. They are directional tires, i have them mounted with the arrow facing towards the front of the car. What do you guys think? And this is me just casually driving, not like im driving crazy or anything

12-22-2010, 06:57 PM	#13
Drifting-pedobear Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seattle, wa Age: 34 Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	magnets, how does that shit work __________________ RIGHTWHEELDRIVE.com

12-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#16
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	^^^^^what? seriously. do tires shrink when it's wet out or something? put a 255 on your car and put a 195, go drive in the rain, guarantee the 255 handle's better. facepalm. __________________ SW Fab

12-22-2010, 09:46 PM	#19
sidewayz240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 34 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	So much fail in this thread. Lol. __________________ -Trevor

12-22-2010, 09:52 PM	#21
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	lmao, azn doc. #4. Man the Fuck up... ^this is true __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

12-22-2010, 04:45 PM	#2
roel03 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Age: 37 Posts: 807 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Its your driving.

12-22-2010, 04:56 PM	#3
gsxr141 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	is this a trick question?

12-22-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
yetijeff Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corona Ca Age: 35 Posts: 765 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	lol. when that happens. punch it. it makes fer good fun in the rain

12-22-2010, 05:41 PM	#5
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Sigh...... You have a rear wheel drive vehicle. If you make sharp quick turns most likely your rear end will "kick out" as you say, especially on a wet surface when there is rain. Also, I'm sure its like 185 or 195/65 so you aren't exactly putting down the contact patch needed to grip and especially on some tires like the ones you have on the back of your car. Here is how you should fix the problem. 1.) Slow down 2.) Stop making quick sharp turns 3.) Learn how to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle 4.) Man the fuck up Good luck with driving

12-22-2010, 05:43 PM	#6
[email protected] Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA (91423) Age: 35 Posts: 478 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	ditch the se rims and go with something wide with a tire that suits it.

12-22-2010, 05:57 PM	#9
yetijeff Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corona Ca Age: 35 Posts: 765 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	is the diff welded? i could maybe see this makin it more prone to unintentional drifting in the rain. other than that... what everyone else said

12-22-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
kuelee Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hot valley Age: 40 Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im suprise to see no one has said anything about tire pressure.. id say lower the rear down to like 30-32 psi for shitty tires...

12-22-2010, 08:36 PM	#15
roel03 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Age: 37 Posts: 807 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Also having a wider tire doesn't make a bigger contact patch when its wet out.

12-22-2010, 09:06 PM	#17
gsxr141 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wow, this is getting good. i don't see what the problem is, just enjoy the sideways.

12-22-2010, 09:47 PM	#20
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Look to your left when making a right. Or look to your right when making a left turn. It's a 240SX it has large door windows so you can comfortably look through them and steer the car.

12-22-2010, 09:57 PM	#22
Couped_up'd Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Candy Mountain Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	He must have been a hondah owner.

12-23-2010, 12:22 AM	#23
TheEightyNine Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn i got flammed bad lol Ive been driving this car for three years. Ive gone through afew sets/brands of tires. And with this particular tire it has me all over the place in the rain. I guess i can try lowering my tire psi and i guess ill have to drive it alot slower.