Corsa Steering

Discussion in 'Corsa' started by jhfhgfhnf, Feb 19, 2005.

  1. jhfhgfhnf

    jhfhgfhnf Guest

    Daughter has a P reg Vauxhall Corsa with manual steering. The steering
    is unbelievably stiff at low (crawling) speed, I tried slightly
    over-inflating the front tyres but still the same.
    At a faster speed the steering is fine therfore I don't think
    there is a problem with the steering rack etc.. One of the front tyres
    look ready for renewal, the other has a fair amount or tread left,
    they are both different makes but look "Budget Brand" as I have never
    heard of the names.
    Would new tyres make a difference? any suggestions on a brand that
    could help?

    A local tyre company has suggested a brand called "Stunner" they claim
    these are made by Pirelli at 30 quid each fitted, is this good?

    Oh, tyres are 165 70 R13

    Thanks in advance
     
    jhfhgfhnf, Feb 19, 2005
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  2. jhfhgfhnf

    SteveH Guest

    It's about right for a crap economy brand - personally I wouldn't trust
    tyres with a name like that!

    FWIW, e-tyres quote £33.90 for an economy tyre, and will fit them on
    your drive.

    Having done this recently, I don't think I'll ever go to a tyre fitter
    again.
     
    SteveH, Feb 19, 2005
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  3. jhfhgfhnf

    jhfhgfhnf Guest

    Yea, but this is more? and still economy?
    Can anyone confirm if "Stunner" tyres are Pirelli

    Would good branded tyres help with the steering problem?

    Thanks again.
     
    jhfhgfhnf, Feb 20, 2005
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  4. jhfhgfhnf

    SteveH Guest

    Yes, but they'll fit them when and where it's convenient for you.
    Probably made in a Pirelli owned factory in China.
    No.
     
    SteveH, Feb 20, 2005
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  5. I have known new tyres to make the steering lighter. Michelins are 32.88
    each, fitted, balanced and valved inc vat each at Costco, so don't mess
    about with cheapos. They also have 20 percent off if you get 4

    mrcheerful
     
    mrcheerful , Feb 20, 2005
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  6. jhfhgfhnf

    hgfdhnfd Guest

    Thanks for the info, I done a search but it shows up as a UK Cash and
    Carry outfit, do they actually fit tyres at my local Leeds branch?

    Regards
     
    hgfdhnfd, Feb 20, 2005
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  7. From my days of having non PAS front wheel drive cars, replacing worn
    tyres with new made a vast difference to the steering weight at low speed.
     
    Dave Plowman (News), Feb 20, 2005
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  8. AFAIK all Costco branches stock Michelin and fir them. There is a yearly
    membership fee, but you usually save that on your first visit and the
    service, especially the returns system is excellent.

    I can't recommend them highly enough

    mrcheerful
     
    mrcheerful , Feb 22, 2005
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