What car have u got, an escort mk3/mk4 i presume? To be honest that orion in my siggy had 17's and was lowered 60' steering was well light.

Have you got big wheels? Bigger wheels actually help, lower profile tyres so they drag less.

Although if your used to power steering then its going to feel heavy, power steering is all good for car parking, but i dont like it at high speed, no feedback and its too easy to push the car beyonds its limits.

Poly bushes are meant to help loads, ive never had a car with poly bushes though?