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Heel & Toe
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Please help
Hi everyone I just purchased an 08 base a few days ago with 45k miles. Whenever I first back out of my driveway and put the car into drive it seems the front drivers side tire skips a little bit. I read about the Ackerman effect but no matter which way I turn only the front drivers side skips a little bit. Car drives fine once I get going but this little skip has me worried as I don’t want to mess the car up. Is this normal? I also just saw the tires I have on are summer tires and don’t know if this affects this. Only about 40° in my area right now. Tires are bridgestone potenza s-04 pole positions. Is it safe to drive summer tires in the winter if it’s above freezing?
Burning Brakes
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Hi everyone I just purchased an 08 base a few days ago with 45k miles. Whenever I first back out of my driveway and put the car into drive it seems the front drivers side tire skips a little bit. I read about the Ackerman effect but no matter which way I turn only the front drivers side skips a little bit. Car drives fine once I get going but this little skip has me worried as I don’t want to mess the car up. Is this normal? I also just saw the tires I have on are summer tires and don’t know if this affects this. Only about 40° in my area right now. Tires are bridgestone potenza s-04 pole positions. Is it safe to drive summer tires in the winter if it’s above freezing?
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Heel & Toe
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do you think these tires are why it’s making that sound and after awhile the tires warm up and don’t make the sound anymore? Also if I air up the tires to 30 psi when it’s 40° does that mean when it’s 75° this weekend (gotta love the Midwest temperature swings) I need to take air out?
Pro
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Not sure i really understand your explanation exactly... But at low speeds near wheel lock the C6 "plows" quite a bit sometimes on smooth pavement is a screech, sometimes when its rougher it "skips" as it gains and loses traction. This is normal, i have it along with many others. Something about the low speed geometry just isn't right. Shouldn't hurt anything except a little bit of tire wear.
Instructor
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As said above, it’s just some low speed stuff that happens on all these cars. As for your question above, don’t worry about your tire pressure fluctuating because of temperature, if it’s low, air it up. I live in the midwest too and rarely ever touch my psi unless i’m deflating it before doing something dumb lol.
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Heel & Toe
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Not sure i really understand your explanation exactly... But at low speeds near wheel lock the C6 "plows" quite a bit sometimes on smooth pavement is a screech, sometimes when its rougher it "skips" as it gains and loses traction. This is normal, i have it along with many others. Something about the low speed geometry just isn't right. Shouldn't hurt anything except a little bit of tire wear.
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Pro
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Even on 100 degree days i notice it on black asphalt when the steering is fully cranked. Just a C6 thing, think this is typical of most track designed cars. not meant to go slow =)
Drifting
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Most of the summer tires have disclaimers to not drive in temperatures 40 degrees or below. The rubber will harden and control will be limited until they warm up. If you intend to drive year-round, you should invest in a set of all season tires.
Be safe and enjoy your car...GD
Be safe and enjoy your car...GD