>
>PS. Let us know how the problem gets resolved and what tires you end
>up with and why if you would.
>
>
>On Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:09:11 -0400, pj.chris@verizon.net wrote:
>
>>My 2005 TL has started having a slight front wheel hop that comes and
>>goes between 40-50 mph. If I lift my foot off the gas it stops
>>instantly and doesn't come back when I apply power again. I've had it
>>start up on both right and left front wheels but never both at the
>>same time. It has become noticible in the last 3-4K miles. I also
>>never notice it after I've driven more than 10 miles.
>>
>>The car has 48.5K miles, Michelin tires (original and due to be
>>replaced before winter sets in) and is not driven hard. The tires
>>have worn evenly and given good service (but I wouldn't recommend them
>>to anyone for serious snow driving.)
>>
>>Is this most likely a wheel balance problem at this point and/or
>>slight flat spotting that is clearing up as the tires warm?
>>
>>TIA. Paul C.


On Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:00:05 -0400, NoMoreRGS
<NoMoreRGS@SGReroMoN.com> wrote:


>PS. Let us know how the problem gets resolved and what tires you end
>up with and why if you would.
>
>
I put a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS on all four wheels and
had an alignment done. The rear was out just a hair at 49.5K miles,
so the car holds alignment very well. The wheel hop symptoms are
gone.

The new tires have far superior hold in the wet (but vs. the worn out
Michelin's, not surprising) and haven't had snow yet, so nothing to
report there. The ride is just a bit firmer than the old tires, but
nothing objectionable.

Paul