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Dec 29, 2015 | 06:15 AM

dave85c4

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steering question

Ok with my c5 never felt this, but didn't have GY run flats. When turning at very low speeds, as pulling out of my driveway or parking lot, front feels like the tires are grabbing, similar to the what a 4x4 feels when turning on a dry road. This is when you turn the wheel hard left or right, making a tight turn. This normal for these run flats?

Dec 29, 2015 | 07:10 AM

Bigredwing

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Normal for the Goodyears. I have Bridgestone RFTs and they don't chatter like that anymore or at least not as much.

Dec 29, 2015 | 07:18 AM

thehaggis

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I get the same weird feeling with my Michelins RF's. Maybe something to do with their larger width and full turning lock of steering rack?

Dec 29, 2015 | 07:38 AM

flyeri

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it is the nature or the tire. Annoying but nothing to worry about.

Dec 29, 2015 | 07:46 AM

extrapilot

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See if you feel the same sensation after your car is warm and driven for awhile.
If I'm backing up with the car cold, I can really feel the rear end clutch pack creating this skipping sensation.
I wonder if the rear is contributing to this feeling when going forward also.

Dec 29, 2015 | 07:55 AM

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Normal for these tires when cold.

Dec 29, 2015 | 08:23 AM

RocketDawg

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My Michelin PSS non-runflats do it too when it's cold and the ground is wet. I think it's more a function of summer tires in cold weather than it is tire width. They just lose grip.

Dec 29, 2015 | 11:25 AM

PAULEB07

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Holy Crap...I thought it was only my car. Thank you. I have GY run flats n they do the same s#%t. I don't like it. I will be changing them in the spring.