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Old 02-23-2014, 04:58 PM
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Hey guys I'm experiencing traction control light turning on when taking U-turn on/off ramps.

I put on some new tires in the back (Federal 595 ss) no special size or anything, and only in the rears. The front I have hankook v12 (needs to be replaced soon)
I've heard good things about the federals, so I got them..now i am regretting.
I watched my tech (for the most part) install the tires, mounted and balanced.
I did not do an alignment because the old tires didn't wear unevenly, but I will align tomorrow.

I'm not taking on ramps super tight or anything, I know the cars potential, and I am definitely not getting it.
Feels like the rear end is going give, and the traction light turns on and off..I can also hear it turn on and off.

Anyone else experience this?
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Ive replaced 4 tires about 3 years ago with the hankooks v12's and did not experience this at all..
It's almost scary to push the car..

After sone research..I guess the new federals are "breaking in" and I'll replace the front with the same federals.
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Hey bro brand new tires are slick. Put 500 miles on them before you kill yourself or someone else bro. I mean bro driving hard on new tire is like bro a noob idea bro.
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Not even driving hard bro. Taking on ramps like a grandpa bro.

Yeah I've just never experienced anything like this. And I've had 2 s2's since 2007


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Rob. Just teasing u about "bro." I use it all the time


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Damn bro
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I agree with the break-in period. Wait couple hundred miles or little more.

Also I would check tire pressures on all 4. Some installers put more than recommended on new tires.
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