Question about traction
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
Question about traction so when i first got my car it had sumitimos (275's) on the rears that were sitting with the car for 5 years... they werent sticky at all, i never had traction in 1st and they wouldnt squeak when they spun (i imagine cuz the rubber was old.)
but now 6 months later, i have traction in first gear...
its either because A) i have power loss or B) the tires are stickier? is that possible?
doesnt seem like i have power loss though... i just pulled an E46 M3 the other day...
but now 6 months later, i have traction in first gear...
its either because A) i have power loss or B) the tires are stickier? is that possible?
doesnt seem like i have power loss though... i just pulled an E46 M3 the other day...
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Sumi's SUCK for traction. Possible now that you have burned off material from the tires they don't flex as much. Certianly during the break-in period where you burn off any releaseing materials that are still there from the manufacturing process you will have unimpressive traction from any tire of any manf. Those fade in a week or so of use i think. 6 months, ground temp? warmer ground = better traction since tires don't get as cold.
I totally burned off a set of Sumi HTRz's in less than 10K miles.
burnouts in first were fun but costly. the Bridgestone KDWS i had after them would never let go of the pavement from a stop.
I totally burned off a set of Sumi HTRz's in less than 10K miles.
burnouts in first were fun but costly. the Bridgestone KDWS i had after them would never let go of the pavement from a stop.
