Peeling out

[HillCountry]

I squealed my tires today! Unfortunately, it was in front of school, and I impressed nobody. I was stopped, waiting to turn left. Someone let me in, so I gave it gas… the car didn’t move initially, then it finally lurched forth with tires squealing. Not at all subtle and smooth. I suspect the ISG was turning the engine off just as I needed the car to go forward, and then the car got a lot of gas as the engine was coming back on. This happen to anyone else? I think I’ll turn off ISG for school drop-offs in the future. (If it matters, my SXP AWD has the stock Michelin Primacy tires.)

 

[Katy_Tell]

For some reason, first thing that popped into my mind after I read,”I squealed my tires today!”, was an episode from Spongebob Squarepants: “I ripped my pants!” LOL!

The mind is an interesting place!

 

[Katy_Tell]

Humor aside, you are probably right. And, It is possible you were also sitting on street markings that could have contributed to the squeal.

 

[Amati5]

Was it possible that your front wheels turned all the way to one side creating some resistance at taking off.

edit: never mind, fwd cars don’t do that.

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[HillCountry]

For some reason, first thing that popped into my mind after I read,”I squealed my tires today!”, was an episode from Spongebob Squarepants: “I ripped my pants!” LOL!

The mind is an interesting place!

I’ve never liked the word “squeal”! I should probably find a better synonym.

 

[HillCountry]

Was it possible that your front wheels turned all the way to one side creating some resistance at taking off.

edit: never mind, fwd cars don’t do that.

FWD characteristics aside, my brother taught me to keep the wheels straight while waiting to turn… I’ve never questioned it… it’s what I’ve always done.

 

[Katy_Tell]

I’ve never liked the word “squeal”! I should probably find a better synonym.

How about ‘burned rubber’? .

 

[judojim]

Back in the day I did a burn-out with my "63 Olds 88. Unfortunately, I didn't see the squad sitting in my blind spot. Got a ticket for disorderly conduct (Tire Squealing). Got my name in the local paper and fined for Disorderly Conduct. Dad saw it and went absolutely ballistic. Grounded me for a for a month. Actually, spent most of my younger days grounded!

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[TxAggie]

I squealed my tires today! Unfortunately, it was in front of school, and I impressed nobody. I was stopped, waiting to turn left. Someone let me in, so I gave it gas… the car didn’t move initially, then it finally lurched forth with tires squealing. Not at all subtle and smooth. I suspect the ISG was turning the engine off just as I needed the car to go forward, and then the car got a lot of gas as the engine was coming back on. This happen to anyone else? I think I’ll turn off ISG for school drop-offs in the future. (If it matters, my SXP AWD has the stock Michelin Primacy tires.)

My daily driver is a Camaro SS, so you can imagine that when I get to drive the wife's Telluride things don't work quite the same. We typically keep the Telluride in Smart Mode and I've noticed the same delay you mentioned. It just takes some time for the Telluride to realize that you want it to GO!, then when it finally goes it seems like it doesn't fully know how to react. I've been in the same situation as you, at a school or in the grocery store parking lot, trying to move along quickly and end up squealing the tires and feeling like everyone starts staring. My solution is to drive in Sport Mode while city driving...the Telluride is much more responsive and goes when I want it to go. I then turn it back to Smart or Comfort Mode when I get on the freeway.

 

[HillCountry]

My daily driver is a Camaro SS, so you can imagine that when I get to drive the wife's Telluride things don't work quite the same. We typically keep the Telluride in Smart Mode and I've noticed the same delay you mentioned. It just takes some time for the Telluride to realize that you want it to GO!, then when it finally goes it seems like it doesn't fully know how to react. I've been in the same situation as you, at a school or in the grocery store parking lot, trying to move along quickly and end up squealing the tires and feeling like everyone starts staring. My solution is to drive in Sport Mode while city driving...the Telluride is much more responsive and goes when I want it to go. I then turn it back to Smart or Comfort Mode when I get on the freeway.

Those are two very different vehicles for sure! I'm glad I'm not totally alone. My car has never done this to me before. If my ISG theory is correct, I wish the ISG would retard the gas a little bit if it detects the accelerator is pressed beyond some threshold at the time the engine is coming back on. I think the solution for me is to cancel ISG when I anticipate needing to quickly change from zero to rolling. Otherwise, I typically use a mix of 95% Comfort/5% Sport. The transmission is always prepared in Sport Mode!

 

[Navin_Johnson]

FWD characteristics aside, my brother taught me to keep the wheels straight while waiting to turn… I’ve never questioned it… it’s what I’ve always done.

Your brother taught you that because if you ever got rear ended while you were waiting for oncoming traffic to clear, with wheels turned, you'd be pushed into oncoming traffic, creating a far worse condition for you. If the wheels were pointed straight, you would just be pushed straight, rolling forward with damage to the rear of your car, and you in better shape physically.

 

[HillCountry]

Your brother taught you that because if you ever got rear ended while you were waiting for oncoming traffic to clear, with wheels turned, you'd be pushed into oncoming traffic, creating a far worse condition for you. If the wheels were pointed straight, you would just be pushed straight, rolling forward with damage to the rear of your car, and you in better shape physically.

That makes a lot of sense! I appreciate your explanation. Glad to know my brother taught me a best practice.

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[Katy_Tell]

That makes a lot of sense! I appreciate your explanation. Glad to know my brother taught me a best practice.

I learned something new today. Will be more attentive when in the turning lane. Thanks for sharing Hill & Navin.

Something else I am trying that is related. Purchased a bumper guard & step that fits into my tow hitch receiver. For those unexpected minor “bumps” (rare, but has happened). It could prevent a big headache.