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Re: Tyre wear and tramlining
« Reply #30 on: 28 January 2010, 09:38:54 »

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Sorry to sound dumb, but what is this WIM that people are on about? Also, does anyone have a rough price for front wishbones on a 53plate 3.2 elite, as i get dragged all over the place with the camber of the road!

WIM = Wheels In Motion http://www.blackboots.co.uk/

The place to get Omega suspension set up.

Pattern front wishbones can be had for around £60 a pair. Genuine are silly money. I can't remember where I got mine. http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/ rings a bell but I might be wrong.

Obviously, change the wishbones, if required, before getting the suspension set up.

Kevin

My wishbones were £37.95 + £12.00 p+p; £47.95 per pair, delivered next day from this seller.  Seem decent quality, easy fit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Omega-Wishbone-Arms-x-2-LH-RH-All-Models1994-2002_W0QQitemZ370325690458QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item563921985a

I had to had both trackrod assemblies, idler, wishbones, 4 tyres then a 4 wheel laser set up-camber and toe-in both out, better now  :y
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Re: Tyre wear and tramlining
« Reply #31 on: 06 March 2010, 12:17:21 »

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Got to say, so far I'm impressed with these cheapy Triangle Talon Sport TR918s; great in the snow, excellent wet braking, fine on standing water, quiet enough too.  Just had wishbones and 4 wheel alignment/camber done and car feels better, but can't comment on tramlining yet.

Will need to do 5,000+ miles (if they last that long!) in differing conditions to get a better idea, but they are much better than I thought they would be,  so far  :y

2500 miles done on these cheap tyres now and so far highly impressed and would recommend them.

The tramlining has gone, road noise is low, stability and cornering have improved massively.
They are a bit skittish on greasy roads, but wet braking is superb.

Overall, very pleased-much better than I expected; so at present I can recommend the Triangle Talon Sport TR918s, especially at £167.99 for 4 fitted (225/55/16).  They won't be as good as premiums but if you are a sensible driver they are very good indeed.

They are 100x better than the Federal S535s they replaced.

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Re: Tyre wear and tramlining
« Reply #32 on: 06 March 2010, 20:21:42 »

Sounds good :y :y
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Re: Tyre wear and tramlining
« Reply #33 on: 07 March 2010, 01:36:01 »

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Sorry to sound dumb, but what is this WIM that people are on about? Also, does anyone have a rough price for front wishbones on a 53plate 3.2 elite, as i get dragged all over the place with the camber of the road!

WIM = Wheels In Motion http://www.blackboots.co.uk/

The place to get Omega suspension set up.

Pattern front wishbones can be had for around £60 a pair. Genuine are silly money. I can't remember where I got mine. http://www.vauxcentre.co.uk/ rings a bell but I might be wrong.

Obviously, change the wishbones, if required, before getting the suspension set up.

Kevin


Do they have any other locations, or does anyone know of a similar quality place either in the West Midlands or South Wales?
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