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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: tooleater on 15 January 2017, 17:49:15

Title: Tight spot
Post by: tooleater on 15 January 2017, 17:49:15

Today chaps I took the plunge, bit the bullet etc and bought a set of 4 Michelin Sport Pilots @ Cost Co. I had intended to go for Goodyear Asymmetric 3 s. But they weren't on offer. I've noticed recently when I turn steering from lock to lock, the last part of travel when locking right, steering gets tight ???. On the locking left it's smooth the whole way only noticeable when stationary .  Now I intend to make an appointment with W.I.M Chesham.  Any thoughts greatly appreciated chaps good or bad :y
Cheers

Title: Re: Tight spot
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 January 2017, 09:34:35

Only thoughts are that you need to get into WIM ASAP. If you leave t too long then there's a danger of starting abnormal wear on your new tyres.

Title: Re: Tight spot
Post by: terry paget on 16 January 2017, 13:41:19

Have you checked whether a bigger tyre is fouling something near full lock?
 

Title: Re: Tight spot
Post by: X30XE on 16 January 2017, 19:27:55

Generic suggestion : Make sure anti roll bar is centred in it's bushings.  (can't remember the exact design on the Omega; on some cars it can slide side to side if bushes are knackered)

Title: Re: Tight spot
Post by: Andy H on 16 January 2017, 20:02:43

I would start by jacking the front off the ground and, with engine off, wind the steering from lock to lock.

If that feels smooth and free of tight spots then suspect the power assistance. If it feels rough then look for something more basic.