Originally posted by Jim F
Hello, All;
I'd like some input
from those of you who have experience with the Avon ZV1 185/60R14 tires that came standard on my car. I haven't seen any comments on this tire since joining 10/07. The car is an '03 wide-track DeDion Roadsport w/LSD & was Caterham dealer built. From day one it hasn't wanted to track straight on the freeway at speed or on "spirited" county road drives. Before I start investigating the "squirreliness" for a solution, I thought you experienced driver/owners would have some informative comments/suggestions/observations. Tire pressures are set at 20 psi all around, and the car seems to have a bit of oversteer on both right and left hand tight corners. My previous two Sevens ('61 109E Lotus & '79 BDA Caterham) were very neutral handling, but then not as technologically engineered and sophisticated as my current Caterham. Could it also be that I haven't really "scrubbed" the tires in yet and the tread is taking more bite or grip? Thanks in advance for your comments!!!!!!!!!!