[muddypaws]

Ever since I put Michelin LTX's in my E it has displayed a horrible wallowing on sweeping turns. It feels just like driving on a semi-flat tire! This sucks!

I have 36psi in all 4 tires and it's still unbearable.

I've tried to find a rear swaybar for it but I haven't had much luck. Is there such a thing?

Thanks
Muddypaws

 

[PVR]

Which model of LTX do you have? A/T. M/S or A/S?

I have had the M/S on my Element for the past two years (they are my "summer" tires) and find that they corner and grip well for an all-season tire. They are certainly not a performance tire, but the E is not a performance vehicle.

 

[muddypaws]

They are M/S

My wifes 2008 CRV corners great. Same chassis, less top heavy, different tires.

 

[PVR]

Actually, the Es chassis is slightly different - to make for a wider track and lower floor I believe. The centre of gravity is actually lower than the CRV.

 

[cathlab]

Ltx

My LTX's are my winter tires and I have no problem with them at all High speed or low,corners ..whatever...no problem.

 

[Eww-an E]

Maybe give 40psi a try and see how that feels.

 

[07lmnt]

I have Michelin Latitudes, more of a cross over than truck tire. Cornering is way better than the stock Wranglers.. 32 psi. Maybe one of the sway bar links has broken off?

 

[nacranym]

Actually, the Es chassis is slightly different - to make for a wider track and lower floor I believe. The centre of gravity is actually lower than the CRV.

what's the source for the centre of gravity claim?

 

[QQQ]

I have michelin ltx - over 30 K on them and have had no difficulty cornering. I use mine year round.

 

[Snuffleupagus]

I have the Michelin LTX M/S as well. I haven't encountered any issues cornering on them, however, I have experienced terrible hydroplaning with them during heavy downpour if traveling over 50-55 MPH on highways.

It's been really disappointing.

 

[SL 2006 Red Element]

Check the air pressure maximum on the tire. The Michelin LTX MS has maximum air pressure of 35 PSI on the side. This is for the 215/70R16 LTX

I have had over 25k on my ltx's and run them 32 front and 34 rear and have no trouble. There is very little wear at this time.

 

[EL-MT]

Sorry to hear that you are having problems, but I run the LTX M/S's and have had no cornering problems. Could be shot struts?

 

[E277]

The LTX is the best tire I have owned on any vehicle. They may be the AT as there is a bit more aggression in the pattern and I upped them one size to the 225s.

I noticed a hair more "float" if you seesaw the wheel but nothing major. Also, I thought just the opposite in heavy downpours. I am on the highway a lot for work and I comfortably travel around 75 with no issues.

The Wranglers were like water skis and I thought I was going to die on several occasions.

I too would look elsewhere in the suspension to locate your issue.

Good luck! (P.S. I have 80K on them and they show little wear.)