Posted on 20/04/2018 16:48
I have just had 2 new rear tyres on my 3yr old Honda Accord Tourer, the old tyres were stepping. As the car was still under warranty Honda checked everything and found all was ok, all they could come up with was that I tow a caravan. I am now wondering if strengthening my rear suspension would stop this happening again.
I welcome your thoughts on this subject.
David W
Posted on 27/05/2018 16:32
That's exactly what i experienced on a fiat a few years back. I was scrubbing rear tyres out every 8k miles on a fwd car! ! The fiat data used to check alignment at Tyre centres was not correct for my actual model! A chance conversation at the fiat dealer recommended a trip to a Subaru specialist with top notch alignment kit and all was sorted. Improved mpg less road noise and rear tyres that lasted.
My last Santa Fe was checked at 25k for 4 wheel alignment after swapping tyres front to back and achieved a total of 50k on the originals. It's not cheap but worth it considering tyre prices.
Our new Santa Fe will be checked soon as tyre wear seems excessive.
Posted on 31/07/2018 22:30
I have fitted these springs to my 2017 Santa Fe and it certainly prevents sagging and makes for a more stable ride. My last 2011 SF was very stiff on the springs but the latest models seem to have gone soft to the point where even car full of people made it sit very low. The instructions say the original ride height is only affected by 15mm max but i would say about 40mm. however I would say that solo and towing ride are improved or maybe put back to where the 2011 model was.
do check your insurance first and play on the safety aspect rather than a performance upgrade.
Vi0letandDavid