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Cornering Question
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I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
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I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
Size of the wheel will not make a difference. It's all about the tires. If you use all-season tires, they'll grip less than summer tires.
At the limit, the C55 will understeer. It's a safety issue.
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Is there something better? Should I switch it up?
I also increased the PSI on the tires by a few since that's the recomendation for high speed driving
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Those are good quality tires, and at 13K should be in their prime. It would be silly to toss those tires now. Maybe pick up a used Miata as a "going around the corner fast" car?
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I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
I have a 2005 C55 all with original factory equipment. Sometimes when I push it (60mph+) as its going around a corner I feel it slipping and not sticking to the road as much as I'd like it to
Anything I can do to tighten it up?
Do you guys feel the same thing?
Shouldn't the 18inchers do the trick?
Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and comments
Just slow down, approach the turn slower and apply progressively more throttle gradually after you turn in. You'll end up covering the entire turn faster than if you were on the absolute limit through the entire turn when you cannot apply any throttle until you're straight again. You're not driving a go-kart.
The best way to get more cornering grip is to get sticker tires.