Steering Force (1 Viewer)

[mdachs]

Hello all,

I've got a 200 (2017) that I've been driving for about six months. I had a 100 previously and I feel like the handling was lighter. I realize it's a heavy vehicle and Toyota may have gone more "truck" like in their handling since the 100 but I'm wondering if there is any way to lighten the steering up (any amount helps).

It feels like I need to white knuckle it when I'm turning in a city intersection to keep my hand on the wheel and turn.

Right now it's fully stock.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Sandroad]

Make sure your tire pressure is ok. Low pressure all around could make for heavy steering. I noticed the "slippery" part of the '17 steering wheel makes for a very different grip than the steering wheel in the 100. I'm now I the habit of steering the '17 with the leather part of the wheel.

 

[LBridges]

...I've got a 200 (2017) that I've been driving for about six months. I had a 100 previously and I feel like the handling was lighter. ...

I think the same (still have the 100 to compare between the two). Mentioned it in this thread, so you can read a couple more opinions.

 

[Markuson]

When I first moved from the 100 to my 200, it felt heavy to me too.

I no longer think about it now...

 

[ikeb]

odd... i moved from BMW to the LC and i felt the exact opposite. i feel that the steering is quite light and manageable. i would prefer an all-leather steering wheel though. here in texas, the heat and the sweat make it surprisingly hard to get a good grip on the non-leather part.

 

[Willy beamin]

I steer with my left thumb....youll get use to it

 

[Markuson]

I steer with my left thumb....youll get use to it

Ha! Me too. Left wrist on knee...thumb hooked over a spoke.

And strangely, these 35's steer lighter than any tire before. Maybe just because they are new, but I could swear they require a lighter touch.

 

[Willy beamin]

It's called PIMPIN

 

[AL LC2013]

Steering wheel cover may be of interest :


Xuji steering wheel cover install/pics

odd... i moved from BMW to the LC and i felt the exact opposite. i feel that the steering is quite light and manageable. i would prefer an all-leather steering wheel though. here in texas, the heat and the sweat make it surprisingly hard to get a good grip on the non-leather part.