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Old 11-15-2012, 09:11 PM   #132
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Originally Posted by diddy View Post
I got a set of 16" Pirelli Winter Carving Edge tires on steelies. The tires are still new but they are slipping sometimes when turning and then accelerating. I notice the traction control is coming on. Is this normal? I don't have much experience with RWD cards. Or do the tires need more breaking in? or these tires bad? The shop recommended these but I kinda want to send them back.
I'm also new to RWD cars also but I think new tires in general just need a short break in period. Thing about winter tires is they do not grip as well on pavement.
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