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Old May 30, 2025 | 05:16 AM
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Default Twitchy front end

My X100 XKR loses traction too easily on the front end, when cornering moderately in damp conditions.
Tyre pressures good
Tread ok
Suspension passed mot
New bushes and ball joints
Any thoughts as to where to start first? Thanks.
 
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Old May 30, 2025 | 05:55 AM
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How old are the tyres?
 
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Old May 30, 2025 | 07:15 AM
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Acquired with car 12 months ago so age unclear. Worst tread depth is on n/s 5mm centre and 3 mm outer. O/s is 7 and 5 mm.
Also noticed that front suspension is lower on n/s? Will make a separate post for this problem but can’t help the twitch. No faults reported from stability control etc? Thank you.
 
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Old May 30, 2025 | 09:05 AM
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Have a look at the sidewall of the tyres and find the 4 digit date code that is part of the DOT code. Like this: https://www.protyre.co.uk/car-help-a...-age-of-a-tyre
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 10:53 AM
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Tyre ages are 2021 and 2018?
Presume my crumbly top mounts with sunken suspension on one side maybe contributing to the issue, so progressing new mounts.
Thanks for your help.
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 03:32 PM
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2018 is a getting a little bit old. Do they look as though they've aged?
 
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Old May 31, 2025 | 03:47 PM
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If the suspension heights are different there is a different loading on the wheels which could be causing the problem. you cannot expect a car capable of 150 mph to handle right if the suspension alignment is all to ****.
 
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