[smollster]

Since I have fitted my new wheels/tyres I have noticed an increase in vibration on the sterring wheel especially at higher speeds

My previous wheels were standard 17" with 225/45/17
My new wheels are wolfrace with 225/40/18

They came as a package wheels and tyres and already balanced. When I had them fitted I had a 4 wheel alignement done and everything was ok.
I have the correct tyre pressure in aswell

I know the tyres are a lower profile now so may not be as forgiving as the previous one but anyone have any ideas?

on a couple of occassions I have also noticed that when I reverse and have the steering on full lock I can hear a loud squeak/groan !!!
this only happens very occassioonally

I have no spacers (but desperately need them.........and whilst on the subject....was thinking of 20mm on the back and 15mm on the front...........good combo?)
The car is also a 2000 model and now with the lower profile tyres sits too high......any ideas for lowering it..........cant afford the coilover route!!!

cheers guys/gals

 

[jbell]

Have the wheels re balanced, they are probably slightly out

 

[smollster]

cheers jbell

I know you do spacers...............good prices???
was thinking 20 mm rear and 15 front.......good combo?

 

[jbell]

cheers jbell

was thinking 20 mm rear and 15 front.......good combo?

That is a good combo, pm sent