Re: [alfa] Bridgestones and grooved pavement

[Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts77833@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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