2011 Mazda 3 2.0, Steering wheel problem.

[justmazduh]

Hello, has anyone here have experienced having a problem with their power steering? When I have my 16 in stock wheels on my vehicle I didn't experienced any problems with my steering wheel for 6 months straight, and 2 months ago I switched to a aftermarket wheels 18 in, now I am having difficulty on my power steering, it isn't smooth as it used to be especially when I first drive it in the morning until I drive it for a couple of hours , parked. turn off my engine and turn it back again couple of minutes later my steering goes smooth again and it keeps going like that. Also When I am on park and I move my steering wheel to the left or right, Ive been hearing a sound coming from front end, Idk why and seems odd to me. any thoughts? please let me know thanks!

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Larger tires means the electric power steering pump has to work harder. That is the noise in the right front you are hearing.

[Booter22]

exactly. also how is the colour of the fluid? maybe it needs to be changed

[dskymar]

same for me.with my 16. steering was smooth and easy to zig zag on open roads.18inch theres a bit more resistance n steering.also every bump and uneven road u can feel in the steer

[Dynames]

same for me.with my 16. steering was smooth and easy to zig zag on open roads.18inch theres a bit more resistance n steering.also every bump and uneven road u can feel in the steer

Different wheel size, different tires and therefore different driving feel.

[dskymar]

Different wheel size, different tires and therefore different driving feel.

yup