Recently fitted a set of JDM 16" DC2R Rims but...

[TAM R]

So I recently fitted a set of 16" DC2R Rims, instantly I noticed as I'm taking a turn/corner at a paced speed or even doing a right turn on a round about, my car seems to be leaning much more. When I had my OEM 15s on; this was not the case.. It just doesn't fill like its on train tracks anymore

- Specs on tyres: Toyo t1rs 205/45/16s..
- Something else I might add, I haven't got a wheel balance and alignment.

Could this be the reason for the above??

Thanks in advance

[K.C.]

upgrade to 98 spec sway bars? front and back 1mm bigger than 96/audm spec, if i'm not wrong

[00dc2]

when i went from 15x6 to 16x7 i didnt notice much diff... and i didnt upgrade the sways etc

enough air in the tyres?

[TAM R]

definitely got enough air in them..

[m0nty]

Sounds like tyre pressure.

[tk38]

Might of have had really hard compound before?
And T1Rs are soft?

[tinkerbell]

maybe the tyres are old?

not enough info of 'before' to diagnose why a car "leans" more...

[TAM R]

Tyres on my OEM 15s are pretty much brand new 90-95% (195/55/15) RE001s. Whereas the Toyo T1Rs have only got about 30-40% left in them (front tyres), rear tyres are about 10-20%.

So this is definitely why the car is leaning?

Let me elaborate on what I mean. As I'm taking a right turn, my passenger is being force to lean left. My passenger has never had this problem up until the rim swap. Usually they would be planted in the seat and would not feel forced to lean.

Basically the car was firmly planted on the road and now it seems like theres more body roll. (front)

[felixR]

damm they are pretty old tyres compared to the RE001s..

[milkman]

T1R's are horrible, press down on the sidewalls. So soft..

[tinkerbell]

yes, i was was right, the tyres are old, worn and crappy.

similar to:

"i put a 200'00km old engine in my car after having a 10'000km old engine and now my car feels slow... why is this?"

[Calsonic_R32]

Rotfl

[kavehman]

you know Rota makes JDM 16" DC2R knock off's know. So you can pick up cheap new wheels.

[ewendc2r]

lol -- more grip (ie larger patch of traction / stickier rubber) will also make this happen as there will be more weight transfer until tyre breaks traction thus more body roll..

[TAM R]

anyone else agree to the above or does everyone think new tyres will solve my problem....