I'm a relatively new Z owner, and am having serious issues with the stock Bridgstone Ponteza RE040 tires. It feels decent on dry road. However if you drive over a slicker pothole, train track, or heaven forbid drive when it is raining, it feels jerky as hell and all over the road. Anyone else having this issue? I searched and couldn't find anything.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Is this my tires or is there something wrong with my Z. Or is this just how it is? I had a G35C that was NOTHING like this.

 

Believe that you are just experiencing the 350Z suspension. The suspension reacts well to minor changes in steering. Likewise the car can give quite a jolt from rough roads. Depends on your perspective. If you go from a big Chevrolet to a 350Z, the Z will feel, well, like a sports car with a stiff suspension.

 

I have driven some pretty sporty cars, but this doesn't feel right. I'll see what happens, but it doesn't feel safe at all in wet conditions.

 

Have you had you're alignment checked? What year Z?

 

I drive my Z in the rain...or should I say..I've driven my Z in the rain. I had no problems. I drive carefully. What are your tire pressures at? They should be 35psi for each tire (cold)