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redvee86 · 03-29-2023, 09:37 PM

Hi all,

I recently upgraded from a 2012 auto GTS to a 2020 manual GTS and noticed the steering wheel feels lighter and more numb in the 2020 compared to the 2012 model. The 2012 model felt a more direct and had some real weight to the steering.

I have seen some commentary on here about this and some have suggested getting larger wheels and sticker tires to improve things, is that best way? The 2012 was stock standard but I upgraded to sticker Yokohama tires. The 2020 car is currently stock standard including the Michelin tires.

Thanks!

03-29-2023, 09:37 PM	#1
redvee86 redvee Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2012 Sonic Blue 86 GTS AT Location: Sydney Posts: 26 Thanks: 17 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2012 vs 2020 steering feel difference Hi all, I recently upgraded from a 2012 auto GTS to a 2020 manual GTS and noticed the steering wheel feels lighter and more numb in the 2020 compared to the 2012 model. The 2012 model felt a more direct and had some real weight to the steering. I have seen some commentary on here about this and some have suggested getting larger wheels and sticker tires to improve things, is that best way? The 2012 was stock standard but I upgraded to sticker Yokohama tires. The 2020 car is currently stock standard including the Michelin tires. Thanks!