Tracking

**FIL 4822** · 1st October 2007, 13:16

Should i have my car re - tracked after fitting 19" snowflakes from the standard 17" Sri wheels ?
I have noticed the 'tram lining' alot more (as expected ) but theres a lot more torque steer than expected and 'squirming' under heavy breaking.
Is this all down to the tracking with bigger wheels on or dosn't it make any difference ?

**veccy22** · 1st October 2007, 13:26

it should'nt need it !? i have mine checked after being lowered ! but you will notice more tramlining ! its unavoidable with wider tyres and a smaller amount of rubber between rim and road matey !!

**Ridgerider** · 1st October 2007, 14:41

Went to Micheldever Tyres last week and they managed to knock the tracking out trying to take the wheel off!

£20 to have tracking checked can save alot more than that on tyre costs I reckon.

**Big Sig** · 1st October 2007, 16:07

The cost of tracking against the cost of tyres? Git it done mate. Have a full laser 4 wheel alignment done, chances are it will be out anyway. IMO money well spent

spoons · 1st October 2007, 16:36

You shouldnt need tracking done unless you are lowering the car. But if in doubt get it done. I have mine rechecked every 6-12 months !!

19" wheels will tramline more for sure.... and they will squirm under heavy braking...

You wanna try 6-Pot AP Racing Brakes from high speed to a dead stop breaking manouver... Its like a Gym workout just trying to stay in the seat... lol

.... I swear if I ever hit a pot hole whilst braking hard it would set the airbags off !!