Ok, I replaced my rears the other day and now the back end seems to want to step out a little sooner than before. Is this normal for new tires to be a little less sticky new than when worn??
Just a little background info. to help answer the question. I replaced the rears because I had a chuck taken out on one tire (from a curb on a too tight corner) and the other had two nails in it. The tire guy said I had about 20% to 30% left. This is my first tire change on the Z so I have no prior experience to compare and when the car was new I was much easier on it than I am now. I did check and match the tire pressure at 30 PSI cold (the same as before the change) so I know that isn't it.
I was thinking that because there is more tread on the tires that that would give it a slightly higher CG and allow it to start to slide sooner. I even tried a long burn out to try to get anything that may have been on the tire off. They still stick good but the limit is definiately a little less than before the change.
Ok you tire experts please give me your thoughts.
Just a little background info. to help answer the question. I replaced the rears because I had a chuck taken out on one tire (from a curb on a too tight corner) and the other had two nails in it. The tire guy said I had about 20% to 30% left. This is my first tire change on the Z so I have no prior experience to compare and when the car was new I was much easier on it than I am now. I did check and match the tire pressure at 30 PSI cold (the same as before the change) so I know that isn't it.
I was thinking that because there is more tread on the tires that that would give it a slightly higher CG and allow it to start to slide sooner. I even tried a long burn out to try to get anything that may have been on the tire off. They still stick good but the limit is definiately a little less than before the change.
Ok you tire experts please give me your thoughts.