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MBS · 01-03-2013, 08:03 PM

2010 V6 2lt. Got snows and 17" rims on now . seems like it is worst with these smaller tires on, but also do notice with the 18" rims, What can be done to make this better without having to spend thousands ? Shocks? or any tuneups? I did have the alinement done less that a year ago , and it was still a bumpy. Wife is bitching a storm up about it. Can i take it to the dealer and have them do anything to make it better? Ps I have tires set a 39 lbs and max is 45 ibs. Thanks for any help:updown:

bajamoon · 01-04-2013, 10:20 AM

Well a smaller tire will make a rougher ride but uou said it was rough with the 18's too. Try lowering the tire pressure a bit, I run 34# cold. If that doesn't help take it to the dealer, maybe the struts are done which I'm not sure if thwy woild warranty that

VR Baron · 01-04-2013, 10:37 AM

My 2010 2LTRS with the 20" wheels had a great ride. People with the 19"'s do also. No shocks available yet. Stock is as good as it gets save for coilovers that cost$$ and though adjustable may not make a difference for your problem. Your wheel size and maybe snow tires are the only thing different so would think thats the problem

christianmotox · 01-04-2013, 10:44 AM

Lower the pressure to 34 psi,

jeremywes · 01-04-2013, 01:20 PM

lower pressure and replace wife with girlfriend ;-0

MBS · 01-04-2013, 06:01 PM

Thanks guys sounds like 34 psi is the magic number will do. Will try that , I think it is the snows , With the 18" it is not near as bad. , Yah i would love coil-overs , but $2000k not in the cards . I plan on moving up in the Camaro world to a V8 ,while keeping the V6 for the wife in the next year maybe 2. If not i will take it in before the 36000 miles ,which is only 1000 away now . Ditchn the wife not a good option either been married 24 years i want to keep my $ , plus she is good company anyways .haha

Richy_Rich · 01-07-2013, 12:42 PM

Swap it all
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JDP Sales · 01-07-2013, 03:42 PM

Is it bumpy or bouncy after you hit bumps? Your tire pressure is a little high and that would definitely result in a rough but not necessarily bumpy ride. I would lower it down to 34~ and see what happens. What size snow tire did you go with? Normally the ride will soften up a little with snow tires due to the added sidewall from dropping wheel sizes as well as having a softer sidewall and rubber compound.

-Tyler

jeremywes · 01-08-2013, 07:11 AM

Have you checked that one of your shocks hasn't given out on you. If you see oil on the shock housing or if you push down on the hood or trunk lid and the car's suspension cycles more than once you may have a problem.

jameslk55 · 01-08-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MBS

2010 V6 2lt. Got snows and 17" rims on now . seems like it is worst with these smaller tires on, but also do notice with the 18" rims, What can be done to make this better without having to spend thousands ? Shocks? or any tuneups? I did have the alinement done less that a year ago , and it was still a bumpy. Wife is bitching a storm up about it. Can i take it to the dealer and have them do anything to make it better? Ps I have tires set a 39 lbs and max is 45 ibs. Thanks for any help:updown:

What 17" rims and snow tires do you have?

mulehead7 · 01-11-2013, 08:49 PM

Chiming in a little late here but when my snows were a little bumpy I took them in for balancing. Worked great for me. Not sure if it will for you but it is an option.

01-03-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Bumpy ride! What can i do? 2010 V6 2lt. Got snows and 17" rims on now . seems like it is worst with these smaller tires on, but also do notice with the 18" rims, What can be done to make this better without having to spend thousands ? Shocks? or any tuneups? I did have the alinement done less that a year ago , and it was still a bumpy. Wife is bitching a storm up about it. Can i take it to the dealer and have them do anything to make it better? Ps I have tires set a 39 lbs and max is 45 ibs. Thanks for any help:updown:

01-04-2013, 10:20 AM	#2
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Well a smaller tire will make a rougher ride but uou said it was rough with the 18's too. Try lowering the tire pressure a bit, I run 34# cold. If that doesn't help take it to the dealer, maybe the struts are done which I'm not sure if thwy woild warranty that __________________ My Build Thread http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...=1#post5036900 Maureen@Rodgers Chevrolet...The best prices and customer service period!!(734)676-9600 Gen5Diy.com.....http://www.gen5diy.com/ Wretched Motorsports..www.wretchedms.com/ Pedders USA...http://www.peddersusa.com/

01-04-2013, 10:44 AM	#4
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Lower the pressure to 34 psi, __________________

01-07-2013, 12:42 PM	#7
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Swap it all http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/214 __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

01-11-2013, 08:49 PM	#11
mulehead7 stubborn as a ... Drives: '94 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: K.C. MO Posts: 464 View My Garage	Chiming in a little late here but when my snows were a little bumpy I took them in for balancing. Worked great for me. Not sure if it will for you but it is an option. __________________

01-04-2013, 10:37 AM	#3
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,298	My 2010 2LTRS with the 20" wheels had a great ride. People with the 19"'s do also. No shocks available yet. Stock is as good as it gets save for coilovers that cost$$ and though adjustable may not make a difference for your problem. Your wheel size and maybe snow tires are the only thing different so would think thats the problem

01-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#5
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	lower pressure and replace wife with girlfriend ;-0

01-04-2013, 06:01 PM	#6
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Thanks guys sounds like 34 psi is the magic number will do. Will try that , I think it is the snows , With the 18" it is not near as bad. , Yah i would love coil-overs , but $2000k not in the cards . I plan on moving up in the Camaro world to a V8 ,while keeping the V6 for the wife in the next year maybe 2. If not i will take it in before the 36000 miles ,which is only 1000 away now . Ditchn the wife not a good option either been married 24 years i want to keep my $ , plus she is good company anyways .haha

01-07-2013, 03:42 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Is it bumpy or bouncy after you hit bumps? Your tire pressure is a little high and that would definitely result in a rough but not necessarily bumpy ride. I would lower it down to 34~ and see what happens. What size snow tire did you go with? Normally the ride will soften up a little with snow tires due to the added sidewall from dropping wheel sizes as well as having a softer sidewall and rubber compound. -Tyler

01-08-2013, 07:11 AM	#9
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	Have you checked that one of your shocks hasn't given out on you. If you see oil on the shock housing or if you push down on the hood or trunk lid and the car's suspension cycles more than once you may have a problem.