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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: monty9120 on 19 May 2012, 19:46

Title: sliding
Post by: monty9120 on 19 May 2012, 19:46

hi all a weird one. i have managed to slide my car twice today. it was wet this morning but it shouldnt be sliding surely

i have just been out and even in the dry. i have managed to feel it go.

im not the fastest driver in the world and i have only just noticed it today.

i have checked the tyre pressures and there spot on. all tyres have good tread. even though they are basic tyres

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: richw911 on 19 May 2012, 19:48

What make tyres?

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: monty9120 on 19 May 2012, 19:49

ling something haha. they look good tyres. its just weird its only happened today

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: richw911 on 19 May 2012, 19:50

Quote from: monty9120 on 19 May 2012, 19:49

ling something haha. they look good tyres. its just weird its only happened today

Ling long - that will be your problem  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: Wayne on 20 May 2012, 01:06

As Rich said cheap tyres are your problem

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: turbokid23 on 20 May 2012, 10:02

You need some new tread mate

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: JimBR on 20 May 2012, 10:13

I recommend Uniroyal Rainsports quite highly.

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: harlemex on 20 May 2012, 14:26

I recommend you get your shocks and springs replaced. How are they? Bouncy with people in the rear? Bumpy, nosediving when breaking?

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: monty9120 on 20 May 2012, 14:47

no suspension and brakes feel fine. it feels weird as i havent noticed it before.

it feels like a go kart to be honest if that makes sense lol

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: richw911 on 20 May 2012, 15:06

Quote from: monty9120 on 20 May 2012, 14:47

no suspension and brakes feel fine. it feels weird as i havent noticed it before.

it feels like a go kart to be honest if that makes sense lol

Do a google on tyre reviews for ling long  :smiley:

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: golf-sib on 20 May 2012, 15:31

Could be a few issues:

Poor tyres
Overinflated tyres
You've learn to push your car with its setup and are at the natural limit
Issue with a single brake

I'd say its most likely tires, my friend had some cheap ones, they where like plastic which explained the lack of grip  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: richw911 on 20 May 2012, 15:36

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/ling-long-l688-page-3

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Autocar-Tyre-Test-Budget-Tyre-Performance.htm

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=205466

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: cubz on 20 May 2012, 16:08

iv got some cheap nasty tyres on my car as just bought it last week and all 4 are new, going to have to replace them as they were only £45 each and handling is shocking,

try www.camskill.co.uk (http://www.camskill.co.uk) for your tyres always good price and quick delivery.

Title: Re: sliding
Post by: monty9120 on 20 May 2012, 17:47

its just weird it just feels like i cant put it at all.

i will just take it easy for now