View Single Post
  #9  
Old 01-19-2008, 10:21 PM
canamx5's Avatar
canamx5 canamx5 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: America's Finest
Posts: 759
canamx5 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHorner
There are some freeways in the Los Angeles area that will toss cars from side to side. One of know of is the 91 in some places, and the 605 in some places. I've had this happen with a number of vehicles, big and small. (Inclusive of my X5.) It's not really bad, but it is obvious.

I believe it is the ridges that are cut into the road to negate a perfect hydroplane environment. The tread of the tires, I think interacts with the ridges and moves the vehicle very slightly.

I'm not sure where you're located, or if this is even the issue. I'm only giving my own experience.

Joel
especially with the 20's. what size wheels do you have on the X?
__________________
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links