Eclipse Problems

[SyK]

I have a used 2000 mitsubishi eclipse and its a little beat down but i am willing to fix. It is making a strange noise when im making left turns and the tighter i turn the louder it is. What can this be?

[2002EclipseRS]

Originally Posted by SyK

I have a used 2000 mitsubishi eclipse and its a little beat down but i am willing to fix. It is making a strange noise when im making left turns and the tighter i turn the louder it is. What can this be?

Does it have Aftermarket Rims/tires? If so, it sounds like your tires are too big and are rubbing on your wheel well

[SyK]

Nope they are original i believe, 18 inch i think the guy was telling me. Anyways i dont know crap about cars i think im probably going to have to take it to a mechanic and let him rob me for my money. Got any other ideas of what it might be, its hard to describe the sound the only thing i can think of is it is not a steady sound. Any ideas would be very helpful.

[eclipsed4utoo]

the original wheels are not 18's. so either you have 18's or the guy lied to you and told you they were 18's. the best way to find out is to go outside, look at your tires, and get the numbers off the side. they will be in a format similar to this.... 225/40/18. post that number in this thread and we will let you know if its the tires rubbing.

also, is the car lowered?

[SyK]

Hmm the wheels i just read them they say "16.5 ince rims" I cant find the 225/40/18 format however. I think the car is pretty much all stock but i could be wrong, how many inches should the car be off the ground.

[evil6remlin]

the stock front bumper height is around 4 inches from the ground

[eclipsed4utoo]

the 225/40/18 is on the TIRES not the RIMS.

and ive never seen 16.5 inch rims.

[Tyrone Biggums]

first, tell us what the tires say. should be something like- 205/50/16. i belive thats the stock size. if that matches up, then you might have a problem with your power steering, or some other drive train part.

[Back]

Im thinking the power steering. When was the last time everything was greased underneath?

[Tyrone Biggums]

yeah because he says it gets worse the tighter he turns.....he needs to describe the sound better.

[Black Knight 00]

couldnt it just be a bad tie rod?

[eclipsed4utoo]

i would check the tire size first, then the power steering fluid, then the tie rod/wheel bearing/other suspension related parts

[SyK]

Im pretty sure its not power steering becuase it doesnt effect the steering. On my old car the power steering was leaking and it got tight in the wheel and the power steering fluid is full. I found the format you were talking about and it says P205/55 R16 .

[eclipsed4utoo]

ok so its not the tires and its not the power steering fluid. you will probably need to get the tie rods or wheel bearings checked.

[SyK]

Hmm does that usually cost alot? Thanks for the help btw , you have been very helpful.