I just bought my first MR2, a 91 auto. I'm not looking to go fast, just to have something interesting and fun to drive.
I did do my research about them beforehand, and an ex-partner of mine had a 91 turbo for a number of years, driven daily, which I remember being much fun.
I had no problems driving it home from Auckland to Palmerston North, it was fun as I'd expected. Then this weekend I had my first proper wet weather experience. I know obviously they can be hairy in the wet, but I guess I'd assumed that was if you were pushing it - either stupidly, or on a track. Not driving normally. I was doing the speed limit on a straight open road, and any time a slick patch came along (like bare tar on the road from wear) it was like grip suddenly vanished for a moment until I was past the slick. I've never experienced anything like it before. Had the same issue again today while driving around the city - only on slick spots, like arrows painted on the road. I promise I wasn't braking weirdly, or anything like that.
I guess I'm hoping for someone to tell me it's probably a tyre issue - has very old Bridgestone Potenzas of some description on the back, not sure what kind, apparently tread is still good. I don't know too much about tyres really, only that it pays to have good ones.
Opinions? Feeling pretty disillusioned, someone please reassure me
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