Maybe it was skidding. All I know is it broke loose for a second, so it may have been skidding. I was going straight both times and not in a curve. My previous car was a Sebring convertible and yes it had narrower tires. The air pressure is one lb. over the recommended on the door frame. The Conti's are rated very good in the rain.

Right now, I'm inclined to live with these tires until they wear out.