I tried switching front to back, reversing tread, removing tire liners, and even put on an old pair of treadless 28s to see if for some reason my balance wasn't used to a skinnier tire. Nothing helped, the Conti still seemed very squirrely. I noticed after about 100 miles that the ridge down the center of the tire was getting the most scuffed up and obviously in more contact with the pavement. It seems like that initial ridge has worn down enough now and the tire seems to handle better.