Rough ride with 20" rims
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I just bought a 2002 sc430 40k miles with 20" rims. The car is overall great, except when it comes to bumps at speed over 20mph. It rides extremely rough and I can hear and feel the wheels/steering wheel shake. Is this because of the rims or is it a problem with the coilcovers. I own a Porsche Cayenne with 20" rims, it does not feel like this on bumps, in fact I can freely ride over them with high speed. Major difference, which leads me to believe it might be something else.
Wanted advice from someone who knows more about the sc430.
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Wanted advice from someone who knows more about the sc430.
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I would lead to believe that you have maybe 235/30/20 or something close? Those have absolutely no forgiveness when hitting a bump. Its like having a rim on a rubber band. Let us know what you found out.
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maybe you have a bent rim(or maybe poorly repaired rim?) and don't know it? with 20's and little or no protection from the tire, I wouldn't be surprised, cause 20mph is slow to say have a wheel balance issue. Maybe rotate tires, get them rebalanced and checked for bent rims at the same time??
That's where I'd start, and then check for broken/lose suspension components
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That's where I'd start, and then check for broken/lose suspension components
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No bents, had the car checked today. The car seems to be perfect, surprisingly. Must be the stock suspension everyone is complaining about in the 2002 sc430.
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