Re: [alfa] Bridgestones and grooved pavement

["Bobby Dazzle" <bobbydazzle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Should of got the SO-3's.


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From: Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>
Reply-To: Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>
To: Karl <karld@domain.elided>
CC: alfa-digest@domain.elided
Subject: Re: [alfa] Bridgestones and grooved pavement
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:14:08 -0500

I've had similar experiences with my Michelin Pilot XGT V4's on my L and LS 
Haven't noticed it on my Spider's XGT H4's. Just a bit disconcerting the 
first time it happend, then just the way they behave. (Maybe that's why I 
don't notice it on the spider?)

Best Wishes,
Bernie Bennett
Brenham, Tx

Karl wrote:

>I recently replaced my worn-out Dunlops with new Bridgestone Potenza
>RE950 on my stock 1995 164LS.
>
>I have the strangest experience while on grooved concrete pavement.
>Grooves are quite common here in Silicon Valley. Having grown-up in
>the snow belt, I suppose it is to help the locals who don't know how
>to handle less than ideal traction conditions. (e.g. I-280 in the
>Cupertino area)
>
>The feeling is almost like hydroplaning and not tracking straight. A
>very nerve-wracking feeling on an otherwise solid car. It did not
>happen with the Dunlops. Alignment was thoroughly checked at
>www.customalignment.com in Mtn View CA. Alfa-friendly Tirerack.com
>installer.
>
>Does anybody else experience this with a particular set of tires
>and/or groove spacing?
>
>Mille grazie
>
>Karl Sunnyvale, CA
>1995 168LS (85K miles, original owner, always dealer serviced until
>now when they laid off the 2 Alfa guys at the ex-dealer. <sigh>)
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