Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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I took car for a long spin earlier today to test the feel of the 20's on the road. Without doubt the choice of the 295 45 Grabbers makes the car more secure and I would argue smoother that the 19s I had on the car. What was apparent however was on certain road surfaces the steering wheel if let go would wobble right to left but if held it wasnt really that noticeable but could still feel a slight shimmy or vibration. Would be interested to know from RonP etc running a similar setup if you would agree with steering wheel wobble if not it may indicate a different problem .
cheers
 Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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No problems whatsoever Googsy. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 18th May 2008 8:35 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Damn looks like a refit of the 19s is on the cards and another visit to dealers  You can't say I havent tried! Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 18th May 2008 8:45 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Might be worth noting that std spec for RRS fitted with 20" (or those that might be for instance MY07 onwards HSE where Dynamic Pack less 20" is std), have the damped steering rack fitted, as this rack isn´t fitted to the D3 I suspect this is why some (can´t explain why not all), D3 fitted with 20"s experience steering shimmy whereas 19"s are fine... Cheers
Simon
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| 18th May 2008 9:00 pm |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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Yeah, I'd agree
Sounds very much like that the dampened steering rack, is needed. However, while there was a TSB for the RRS, I don't know if there is one for the D3, as they are not listed as compatible with 20" rims.
I'm sure you'll be able to have one fitted Googsy, just not under warranty 
Ask Marcon, as I vaguely remember he had similar issues when he first put on the Stormers.
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| 18th May 2008 9:22 pm |
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anoble
Member Since: 09 Aug 2007
Location: Ballina, Co Tipperary
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googsy - i have the exact same problem with the stormers, slight vibration / wobble. To be honest I barely notice it anymore, think I have just got used to it!
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| 18th May 2008 9:23 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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I am afraid it might cause another issue like loss of control so just thinking of safety first. I was thinking I might have them re balanced but unsure if this will solve. I will get 19s balanced tomorrow and refit them with my dodgy trolley jack. Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 18th May 2008 9:25 pm |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
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anoble
There is that of course, it's not the end of the world. I doubt if the car is going leap off the road anytime soon due to the "wobble".
Still though, if you could get the new rack, it does smooth things out nicely 
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| 18th May 2008 9:27 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Hi Googsy
I cant find the post where I'd commented on this, as it was one of the reasons I went back to 19's. It was very fractional, but as I'm doing 20k plus miles a year, it wasnt somethink I felt I could live with. I had those wheels balanced very carefully, so I dont think its a balance issue. I'm inclined to go with the damped steering rack theory, although it doesnt seem to be an issue that affects all, as RonP said, he's seen no poblems, and others are running 20's as well with no issues. Pity, as they look the dogs dodahs.
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| 19th May 2008 8:33 am |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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maybe Ronp has twitchy arms that compensate for shimmy (joking) Yeah its a pity as they do look the dogs. Looks like a return to the 19s when I can find the energy! Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 19th May 2008 8:42 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Same with mine , ruled out all the usual suspects , no unusual wear on the tyre . I just got used to it TBH.
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| 19th May 2008 8:51 am |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Maybe Barryg might be interested in purchasing  Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 19th May 2008 9:00 am |
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GDL
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Highlands
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Googsy this might not be the same thing but for the last couple of months i have noticed a very minor steering wheel wobble very very minor but noticeable . Thought it might have been wheel balancing but i have just swapped my wheels and tyres from 19"MTRs to 19" wranglers and it is exactly the same. I intend to have a probe about the front with a lever to see what i can find and will have the dealer take a look next time i am there but i think we have the same problem and your 20's just highlight the fault earlier ,might be wrong just giving you my thoughts ,wiil keep you posted
mine looks s**t without the MTRs on even swmbo agre ,suppose i will get used to the road tyres I think 20's look
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| 19th May 2008 1:03 pm |
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bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
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Googsy, I've had my wheels on a week, done 1000 miles. Not noticed any wobbles as such.
Definately feels more planted on the motorway but maybe ever so slightly nervous over a bumpy surface but not very much. In fact, If you'd never driven on standard 18" rims I don't think you'd even notice. The difference is that subtle.
Not noticed any tramlining so far either.
Does look so damn Welcome "Lola"
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| 19th May 2008 9:33 pm |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Googsy wrote:Maybe Barryg might be interested in purchasing
PM me with your asking price, I don't need them but I have 4 RRS friends
who I can ask for you , (4 RRS Friends ....  Im keeping very bad company these days  )
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| 19th May 2008 10:08 pm |
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