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2024 Cayenne Tire / Drift question

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So im no tire expert or mechanic, but have been driving a lot of years.  I have a pretty good idea when cars drift and dont. Soooo, we went on our 2nd long road trip.  A number of times because I sensed the car drifts right, I tested by letting go of the steering wheel and after 3-6 seconds the car will drift to the right.  Tested at about 70 - 75 MPH from the left , center and right lanes at a number of different spots on the highway.  Same thing happened on out 1st highway trip out to Houston from New Orleans and reporting it to dealer 1st time.  They then returned the car and said all 'Normal'.

 

Went for a drive this am with Porsche New Orleans service manager.  After watching the car drift a bit at different times , he said all is normal. We then went on the Causeway where the wind was blowing toward us from the right and the car drifted right. He then said the road was following the crown and that the car is deigned to drift away from traffic.  Huh?!?  I confirmed what he said.  " Yes, the car is engineered for safety to drift away from the flow of traffic".  

 

I then asked if that cars in England or Japan for instance are designed to drift to the left?  I said, well , the steer from the right side of the car and travel in opposite direction/ lanes than US for instance...  He couldn't answer that.

 

Im not sure I want them touching my car if thats what they think!

 

Can anyone confirm this new drifting feature?  Am I being unreasonable in expecting the car to stay straight after more than 3-6 seconds?

 

Help appreciated from those with tire / drive experience.  I feel stupid even asking this - but it doesnt seem right to me.  Thanks.

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