jackies321 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 hi guys erm... i came off the road about a hour ago i understand its a rwd and its been raining but i barely have to touch the peddle and its going all over the road , luckily i just missed a metal sign by a few inches that would probably would of wrote the car off im not big in knowledge will all car stuff ( yeah i bought a supra but im young and stupid ) how can i help with tracking ? i dont have a spoiler would that make much of a difference please help ( no flame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 What are your rear tyres and how much tread is on them? Other than that it could be geo set up or knackered shocks. TT or NA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies321 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 17inch still good ammount of tread and its NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 17inch still good ammount of tread and its NA Ditch finders or a decent set of rubber? Also what condition is the suspension in? Is this your first RWD car as they demand more skill/attention/common sense to drive than FWD cars especially if your driving quickly or in rubbish weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies321 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 yeah decent set of rubber on them mate and yes it is my first rwd just the fact i was only doing 15 mph and if ide have been maybe a few inchers up were i started skidding off the road my car would be in a scrap yard tomorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 If it's an NA and you are having problems it has to be the tyres. What make are they? Is this the first time you have driven it in the wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 15mph and skidding? was there any oil/diesel on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackies321 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) been hammering it down and just came off a roundabout scared me tbf iv crashed before but if some 1 would of been behind me it wouldnt of helped either ~.~ Edited May 12, 2013 by listy Swearing (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 What make are the tyres? My first supra had awful tyres and handled rubbish in the rain - Completely different story with decent rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 been pissing it down and just came off a roundabout shit me up tbf iv crashed before but if some 1 would of been behind me it wouldnt of helped either ~.~ I don't understand. What make are the tyres you have on the rear and what condition are they in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Acceleration and turning = tail happy. Best way to learn how to drive a rear wheel drive car is RLTC I cannot recommend it enough!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Is it auto or manual? And how hard did you press the loud pedal on your exit from the roundabout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Are these local (Mansfield)enough for you? http://www.tyre4u.co.uk/wheelalign.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 It is easy to spin out in the rain in a supra at very low speeds if you are slightly turning and give too much throttle which tbh is what this sounds like. It happened to me in rain where I went round a mini roundabout coming into a Tesco petrol station and span right out. This applies even more in an auto as it'll kick down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Few things to check. * Tyre make & model all round * Tyre tread & depth, check the if the wear is even across the tyre * Tyre pressure Then take it for a Geo setup to ensure the wheels are aligned properly as much earlier in the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 tyres, try camsill.co.uk and check your sizes up on the charts , Toyo T1Rs , i wont use anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 tyres, try camsill.co.uk and check your sizes up on the charts , Toyo T1Rs , i wont use anything else Eagle F1's have brilliant all weather grip levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have Toyo Proxes on the rear, can't fault them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Eagle F1's have brilliant all weather grip levels. Same here on the stock wheels, and can pull away hard in the wet without them spinning up. Even pulling out of junctions it's very easy to control. The Michelin Pilot Sport on the LMs are awful in the wet with about equal tread. I'm going for tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The best way to learn how to drive the car is not traction control, get yourself on a drifting day, there are a few various places around the country that do it, oulton park is my fave, http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home/introduction-to-drifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sell it and by a FWD or 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sell it and by a FWD or 4WD Lol..!! Still not had an answer on these tyres. I sometimes wonder why I bother asking. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Probably ditchfinder dieyoungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Bet cheap rubber These cars need good rubber or your fall off Had mine 6 years now and still drive it with respect specially in the wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 How tight was the roundabout, how much lock did you have on? 15mph you will struggle to break traction unless you mash the throttle pedal, regardless of the tyres. Unless there is oil on the road, in which case you can have fun at 5mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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