Back end sliding in wet

[Dan_Henderson]

This a common problem with the clios?
Iv felt the back end slide a little in the rain a few times on roundabouts(not going fast)
Doesn't feel as 'planted' as I think it should
got nearly new tyres on the back
anything I can check or do to tighten it up a bit?

Thanks

 

[skinz]

check rear shocks for leaks? -noticed this myself on mine, nice and firm after being replaced

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

What tyres are on it? How are the rear shocks? Both these things contribute to what your experiencing!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

What tyres and what pressures ? A few PSI up or down can make a difference ! Also as mentioned, shocks do like popping for fun on these... assuming it's got standard suspension.

 

[DrR]

So you've put new tyres on, and since then it's been sliding in the wet?

 

[Carlv8415]

Mine does it all the time. Wouldn't get it fixed as I like it

 

[DrR]

Both my 172 and 182 the rear end would never slide out

 

[roberto.]

Check tyre pressures, one of my rears was very low and tended to make the back a bit happy.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I can't think of a reason why anyone would prefer it from a car renowned for its great handling:S

 

[Dan_Henderson]

I didn't replace the tyres the previous owner did, I'll get it on the lift tomorrow and have a good look underneath

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I didn't replace the tyres the previous owner did, I'll get it on the lift tomorrow and have a good look underneath

So what tyres are they and what pressures are they currently (when cold) ?

Always start simple !!

 

[Stu172cup]

So what tyres are they and what pressures are they currently (when cold) ?

Always start simple !!

And cheapest

sometimes the oils coming out of a "new" tyre in manufacture can cause a lack of grip

 

[MartinR]

Foot to the floor and power out of it

As above pressures, tyre type and shocks