Tire Hop
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
As recommended above, removing the "runcraps" with their stiffer sidewalls will help. And, installing a similarly rated high performance tire with softer rubber compound "non-runcraps" (Nitto's, BFG's, etc.) with a closer set bead block pattern will reduce the road noise, and, offer better traction. In fact, road noise is typical with tires that are constructed with a more aggressive bead block pattern molded into the tread. Also, the bump-steer and wheel hop symptomology can be reduced by proper alignment settings, proper air pressure, and, good (non worn) high performance rated shocks.
Moreover, while we are on the subject, do have your shocks and entire suspension system inspected. Faulty and worn shocks may be conducive to wheel hop, and, will leave a tell-tale wear pattern over the entire surface of the tire tread (uneven bald patches and regions of wear). Therefore, do inspect the shocks and look for any signs of leakage that may be visible upon the shaft of the shocks, as well as, poor function in the shocks, themselves.
Other Options and Upgrades: Lastly, the Corvette has been designed with front and rear cross mounted leaf springs at each axle for generations. And, in regards to ultimate performance and handling, is not the best, nor, the only suspension system set up available for your vehicle. Converting to Coil Over Shocks will not only allow you to lower the vehicle, but, to also install a higher level performing shock and coil spring product that will NOT transfer the "crosstalk" (bumpsteer and wheel hop) that is typically experienced in vehicles with front and rear cross mounted leaf springs when driving over a bump, or, barreling into a sharp high speed turn. In Coil Over Shocks, a "bump in the road" is isolated to just the affected corner, and, not transfered throughout the entire axle which could cause momentary loss of traction. Hang in there!
Moreover, while we are on the subject, do have your shocks and entire suspension system inspected. Faulty and worn shocks may be conducive to wheel hop, and, will leave a tell-tale wear pattern over the entire surface of the tire tread (uneven bald patches and regions of wear). Therefore, do inspect the shocks and look for any signs of leakage that may be visible upon the shaft of the shocks, as well as, poor function in the shocks, themselves.
Other Options and Upgrades: Lastly, the Corvette has been designed with front and rear cross mounted leaf springs at each axle for generations. And, in regards to ultimate performance and handling, is not the best, nor, the only suspension system set up available for your vehicle. Converting to Coil Over Shocks will not only allow you to lower the vehicle, but, to also install a higher level performing shock and coil spring product that will NOT transfer the "crosstalk" (bumpsteer and wheel hop) that is typically experienced in vehicles with front and rear cross mounted leaf springs when driving over a bump, or, barreling into a sharp high speed turn. In Coil Over Shocks, a "bump in the road" is isolated to just the affected corner, and, not transfered throughout the entire axle which could cause momentary loss of traction. Hang in there!
