My tires or just a lousy wind car?
06-11-2002, 06:32 AM
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My tires or just a lousy wind car?
I recently purchased a 2k2 Max Se Sterling Mist, Leather. I happen to think this is one beautiful car. I bought this and gave my 16 yr to be my 93 Altima with 225,000 mi. That car gave me little to no problems. This maxima on the other hand cannot stay on the Highway doing 60-80mph in windy conditions. I ask is this a lousy wind car,crappy Bridgestone Potenzas or I just read about TSB on Traverse links, which one is it?
06-11-2002, 06:58 AM
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Re: My tires or just a lousy wind car?
Originally posted by jaybird
I recently purchased a 2k2 Max Se Sterling Mist, Leather. I happen to think this is one beautiful car. I bought this and gave my 16 yr to be my 93 Altima with 225,000 mi. That car gave me little to no problems. This maxima on the other hand cannot stay on the Highway doing 60-80mph in windy conditions. I ask is this a lousy wind car,crappy Bridgestone Potenzas or I just read about TSB on Traverse links, which one is it?
I recently purchased a 2k2 Max Se Sterling Mist, Leather. I happen to think this is one beautiful car. I bought this and gave my 16 yr to be my 93 Altima with 225,000 mi. That car gave me little to no problems. This maxima on the other hand cannot stay on the Highway doing 60-80mph in windy conditions. I ask is this a lousy wind car,crappy Bridgestone Potenzas or I just read about TSB on Traverse links, which one is it?
What do you mean? Does it "shimmey", "drift", or subjuct more to the little imperfections in the road...More explanation might help us...
06-11-2002, 07:18 AM
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Re: Re: My tires or just a lousy wind car?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Colonel
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I have never had tires this wide before so, sometimes it does seem it is grabbing every grove in the road, which pulls you into any direction it wants. But, what I mean is when a heavy gust of wind blows, my car seems to have a mind of its own and I really have to hold on to the wheel. I told this to the dealer and they said they had a TSB and adjusted something under the hood so the hood would not rattle and said they had this problem before.
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I have never had tires this wide before so, sometimes it does seem it is grabbing every grove in the road, which pulls you into any direction it wants. But, what I mean is when a heavy gust of wind blows, my car seems to have a mind of its own and I really have to hold on to the wheel. I told this to the dealer and they said they had a TSB and adjusted something under the hood so the hood would not rattle and said they had this problem before.
06-11-2002, 07:20 AM
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I get a little drift...
not a huge amount, but do get 'road tracking' sometimes if the road is worn into furrows.
As for the hood TSB, I think that has nothing to do with what you are describing...that was for the hood flutttering, not the whole car 'drifting'.
As for the hood TSB, I think that has nothing to do with what you are describing...that was for the hood flutttering, not the whole car 'drifting'.
06-11-2002, 07:26 AM
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Yep, my '02 SE is all over the road in windy conditions. Not that this car tracks well on less than perfect highway anyhow. But it's really bad in the wind. I have to drive with both hands on the wheel and steer it like a big'ol boat.
06-11-2002, 07:29 AM
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Re: My tires or just a lousy wind car?
Originally posted by jaybird
I have never had tires this wide before so, sometimes it does seem it is grabbing every grove in the road, which pulls you into any direction it wants. But, what I mean is when a heavy gust of wind blows, my car seems to have a mind of its own and I really have to hold on to the wheel. I told this to the dealer and they said they had a TSB and adjusted something under the hood so the hood would not rattle and said they had this problem before.
I have never had tires this wide before so, sometimes it does seem it is grabbing every grove in the road, which pulls you into any direction it wants. But, what I mean is when a heavy gust of wind blows, my car seems to have a mind of its own and I really have to hold on to the wheel. I told this to the dealer and they said they had a TSB and adjusted something under the hood so the hood would not rattle and said they had this problem before.
The hood "rattle" is the hood shake TSB that seals up the hood like it should so that air does not get under the hood and cause it to shake at highway speeds. This will not help your feeling of "wind" when it gusts.
06-11-2002, 08:25 AM
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Does anybody know
If they changed the ride height or track of the car? If so could make a difference if not...??? I would like to also ask of those that experience the sensation...did you have a smaller car previous? That could lead to concern as well....I think.
I would like to also ask of those that experience the sensation...did you have a smaller car previous? That could lead to concern as well....I think.
06-11-2002, 08:28 AM
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Sometimes when I'm driving on the freeway going 90 or so in heavy wind my car starts to float around... Then it picks off the ground and I start soaring through the air about 10 feet above the ground. The good thing about this is instead of passing people I can just go over them and if I want to save gas just set the car down on top of them...
I'm sorry
I'll be quiet now.
I'm sorry
I'll be quiet now.
06-11-2002, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by melteye
Sometimes when I'm driving on the freeway going 90 or so in heavy wind my car starts to float around... Then it picks off the ground and I start soaring through the air about 10 feet above the ground. The good thing about this is instead of passing people I can just go over them and if I want to save gas just set the car down on top of them...
I'm sorry I'll be quiet now.
Sometimes when I'm driving on the freeway going 90 or so in heavy wind my car starts to float around... Then it picks off the ground and I start soaring through the air about 10 feet above the ground. The good thing about this is instead of passing people I can just go over them and if I want to save gas just set the car down on top of them...
I'm sorry
I'll be quiet now.
LOL!
06-11-2002, 09:32 AM
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Hummmmn
do check your tire pressure, I have seen cars come from the dealer seriously overinflated. It could also be your old Alti just had a better ride in the wind, I personally think the Max is pretty good, try driving around in an SUV for awhile and you will love your Max.
06-11-2002, 11:44 PM
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Re: My tires or just a lousy wind car?
The only time I've had problems is with 30+mph crosswinds. Otherwise, I've never noticed a problem on my 2K1.
I'm on the stock 225's @36lbs all around...
(I once had these Goodyear idiots mount tires on my contour *backwards*, which caused all sorts of handling problems until I figured it out.)
I'm on the stock 225's @36lbs all around...
(I once had these Goodyear idiots mount tires on my contour *backwards*, which caused all sorts of handling problems until I figured it out.)
06-12-2002, 01:11 AM
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Re: Hummmmn
Originally posted by Blackgums100
do check your tire pressure, I have seen cars come from the dealer seriously overinflated. It could also be your old Alti just had a better ride in the wind, I personally think the Max is pretty good, try driving around in an SUV for awhile and you will love your Max.
do check your tire pressure, I have seen cars come from the dealer seriously overinflated. It could also be your old Alti just had a better ride in the wind, I personally think the Max is pretty good, try driving around in an SUV for awhile and you will love your Max.
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