I have a base model sedan (zero options), have had it since new, 13k miles, 5 speed, LRR tires. My regular drive to work is at 75-80 MPH here in Florida on I95. i love the car for its purpose (cheap, economical commuter car), and it is surprisingly peppy around town with the 5spd. Gas mileage is great (38 - 44 MPG city, 33-35 MPG at 80 MPH - If i slow to 65 MPH, i get over 43 MPG, but I'd get run off the road!)
At any speed above 50 MPH, the car moves all over. it gets buffeted by the slightest crosswind, and of course, passing vehicles and crappy pavement. I have increased tire air pressure to 40 PSI and that helps a little. I am planning to buy lower profile and wider tires when i need to replace the factory tires.
couple of questions:
1) how can i find out what other sized tires / rims i could fit (I'd like to go wider)?
2) do other sedan owners experience the same movement at high speeds?
3) any other suggestions to help? (i am not interested in modifying much beyond shocks / tires - its not a sports car, but I'd just like a little safer feeling handling characteristics)
thanks in advance for any help and suggestions!
nick