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Old 06-29-2009, 02:53 PM
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Traction Control Engaging more oftern After tires replaced

The dealer replaced 2 front tires (the dealer had damaged the tires/rims (20 inch Michelin Lat Tour Pro's) and had to replace them) and performed an alignment. Now, when I go on turns at highway speeds (not crazy turns, just mild turns), the Traction Control (triangle) engages (light flashes) a lot more often than I recall previous to this repair. When driving straight, the light doesn't come on.

Is this normal? As the tires wear in/break in, does it go away on its own?

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Old 06-29-2009, 03:05 PM
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check your tyre pressures.
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Old 06-29-2009, 05:04 PM
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That's not normal. Your traction control should not engage unless there is snow, ice or extreme wetness. Sometimes the tires may need to scuff a bit before max traction.
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:15 PM
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There is a short break-in periods for your tires...there is some left over lubricant coating the tires...Tire Tech Information - Breaking In Your Tires
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First of all, I hope you reinitialised the Flat Tire Monitor. And more importantly, there is a break-in period for tires. For the first 500mi (800km) I'd take it easy.
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First of all, I hope you reinitialised the Flat Tire Monitor. And more importantly, there is a break-in period for tires. For the first 500mi (800km) I'd take it easy.
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just drive through a dirt road for a mile or so and you'll be just fine...
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