Rob B wrote:
> just had NTB install a 4-set of Yoko AS430 (= Yoko Avid H4S ) and an
> alignment on '93 civic Si
>
> the tires replaced a set of "Dunlop A2 Sport". Yokos feel softer in the
> turns than the A2s and no squeal like on the A2s, they do stick and are
> comfortable and quiet on highway and rain performance seems a little better
> so i like then for that but the A2s definatle seemed sportier.
>
> Any one else have similar experience with tire change (yoko) ?
>
> Alignment was supposedly off (toe in was out of factory spec -- more on left
> than right) i believe this , the steering was stiff and pulling left and
> more when brakes applied so they adjusted to almost exact middle of of
> factory spec range but i noticed something odd when driving... the steering
> is very sensitive and drifts all over (very slightly) so constant slight
> compensation seems required to keep straight track, wind does not have the
> same affect as it did, if that info helps
>
> Any ideas on what alignment should be to get a better/stiffer/less sensitive
> steering track ?
>
> thanks for any usefull replies
> rob
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you need to state vehicle mileage. wandering can be a symptom of wear
in a suspension joint. once you've determined that /not/ to be the
problem find an alignment shop that knows what they're doing on the
4-wheel honda alignment - in my experience, few do and few are able to
get it right first time. get it rechecked.