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Joon525 12-09-2016 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback (Post 2811375)
Or maybe that's exactly what it was. Happens to me all the time with more aggressive steering inputs. Don't forget how much more tread squirm there is on winter tires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1vDOxXH9Pw

I'm going to try to recreate this after work but that looks like it's going to be the answer. :thanks:

bcj 12-09-2016 01:25 PM

May be lumps in the road surface between lanes.
The bots dots and dugouts for reflectors can change the relative speed between tires.

My BMW bike freaks out and cuts power whenever I pull over the central rumble strip when passing. Have to be aware.

Joon525 12-12-2016 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj (Post 2811456)
May be lumps in the road surface between lanes.
The bots dots and dugouts for reflectors can change the relative speed between tires.

My BMW bike freaks out and cuts power whenever I pull over the central rumble strip when passing. Have to be aware.

While this is indeed a case the road I was on didn't even have those.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback (Post 2811375)
Or maybe that's exactly what it was. Happens to me all the time with more aggressive steering inputs. Don't forget how much more tread squirm there is on winter tires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1vDOxXH9Pw

I was able to recreate this same thing. I'm betting you can make this happen on non-winter tires as well but it's just easier with the softer sidewalls on winter rubber. Thanks again @Stang70Fastback

So to the future forum member who comes across this thread...it's most likely normal.

justaturtle 12-12-2016 09:02 PM

I also have the same thing happen with my winter tires. 215/45/17 WS80's. It has gotten better now that I have had them on a month or so. The first few nights were just like that video. It will still get confused going fast around corners in the dry but nothing to worry about I believe.

Tcoat 12-12-2016 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by justaturtle (Post 2813442)
I also have the same thing happen with my winter tires. 215/45/17 WS80's. It has gotten better now that I have had them on a month or so. The first few nights were just like that video. It will still get confused going fast around corners in the dry but nothing to worry about I believe.

The colder it gets the less it will happen. Winter tires are SOFT SOFT SOFT so that they can harden to the proper level when cold. That is what makes them winter tires. Such things as tread pattern and deep sidewalls that people associate with winter tires are actually secondary considerations.

trinidadj 06-16-2020 11:18 PM

Sorry for knocking the cob webs off this one. I'm having a similar issue to OP at highway speeds traction control will kick on lets sway on sweeping turns and overall the car feels very sensitive to steering inputs. My alignment, suspension set up, tire pressures are all good. The problem started AFTER I installed new rear tires about 5 days ago. The front tires are worn to 4/32 and new rear tires have been on for about 5 days with about 400 highway miles. Could the new rear be causing the issue? Thanks

soundman98 06-16-2020 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trinidadj (Post 3341647)
Sorry for knocking the cob webs off this one. I'm having a similar issue to OP at highway speeds traction control will kick on lets sway on sweeping turns and overall the car feels very sensitive to steering inputs. My alignment, suspension set up, tire pressures are all good. The problem started AFTER I installed new rear tires about 5 days ago. The front tires are worn to 4/32 and new rear tires have been on for about 5 days with about 400 highway miles. Could the new rear be causing the issue? Thanks

your car can see the difference in the speed of the tires and is reminding you that you're a cheapass.

replace all 4 tires.

trinidadj 06-17-2020 08:58 AM

lol I don't think you can put cheap and pilot sport 4s tires in the same sentence. I autocross so I figured I could get one more run out of the ones up front but I guess they are heading for burnout island tonight lol. I'll get the other two put on this weekend and report back.


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