Sport tech 18" wheels question

[Wishy]

Hi recently purchased the sport tech with 18" wheels, coming from a Leon stylance with 16" wheels, I couldn't help but notice the steering is very heavy. Is this normal or is there a problem with the power steering. At slow speeds I have to put quite a bit of effort in to turn corners.
Thanks in advance

 

[Deleted member 89926]

Hi Wishy,

Sounds like you have a problem, I have the Sport Tech on 18s and it's fine. I get a bit of a wine from the power steering at low speed which I believe is normal with this car but it should definitely be lighter steering at low speed and progressively tighten up at higher speeds.
I'm sure I've read on here about a few steering rack failures - maybe a possibility?
Hopefully you're still under warranty?

Bilster1

 

[Wishy]

Yeah I have 6 months warranty with the dealership thank god! My steering is the opposite to the norm in which it is easier to steer at speed.

 

[Legohead]

Remember though this is good ole fashioned hydraulic power steering and does have a fair amount of resistance at slow speeds compared to some cars that have ultr light city mode electric power steering. I had a loan Ibiza and the steering felt rediculously light. Maybe it just takes some getting used to?

I've had a new steering rack on my Exeo due to a leaky pipe fitting. Steering never went heavy, just noise from the pump when reseviour level dropped.

 

[Wishy]

Just got my dad who works in the motor trade to take it for a test drive. he reckons the steering is fine, and that I just need to get used to it. Thanks for the advice though

 

[Tom B]

Yep it'll be the difference between hydraulic and electric power steering that will make it feel heavy.

The wider 18" wheels and tyres won't help either.