is it a good tire?
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i think i chose the wrong tire!
I've just fitted on my R56S the Dunlop Sprt Maxx RT run flat tires and I must say that they are nothing like the ones I had before (CONTINENTAL conti sport 03 run flats). The Dunlop although are more comfortable and silent on the road it seems that on hard corners they kinda slide sideways more than the Continental!! I don't know if this can be hazardous on more extreme driving but it certainly gives a pretty scary feeling!
Has anyone had a similar experience?
Has anyone had a similar experience?
Last edited by genik; Mar 8, 2017 at 11:05 PM.
OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
What was the weather like? Cold?
Sport Maxx RT runflats get a good review from customers at tirerack:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...x+RT+RunOnFlat
But they are summer tires and not meant for any cold weather near or below 40 degrees. They would offer no grip with cold weather.
Though ContiSportContact 3 SSR are also Max Summer tires, some owners report that in cold weather they still provide some grip-
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...tContact+3+SSR
When you say "hard corners" you may be entering the turn a bit too fast causing some understeer which is too be expected. If you have good levels of grip when you are approaching the turn then need to turn tight you have to watch your speed and slow down enough for that tight radius. Brake in a straight line to slow efficiently then control speed as needed to make the turn.
Yes, it can be hazardous to be going too fast for a given turn and maintaining traction and control is the best strategy.
Sport Maxx RT runflats get a good review from customers at tirerack:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...x+RT+RunOnFlat
But they are summer tires and not meant for any cold weather near or below 40 degrees. They would offer no grip with cold weather.
Though ContiSportContact 3 SSR are also Max Summer tires, some owners report that in cold weather they still provide some grip-
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...tContact+3+SSR
When you say "hard corners" you may be entering the turn a bit too fast causing some understeer which is too be expected. If you have good levels of grip when you are approaching the turn then need to turn tight you have to watch your speed and slow down enough for that tight radius. Brake in a straight line to slow efficiently then control speed as needed to make the turn.
Yes, it can be hazardous to be going too fast for a given turn and maintaining traction and control is the best strategy.
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If they are brand new tires, you need to give them a few hundred miles for the molding release compound to wear off. When the tires are manufactured, the tire molds are coated with a releasing agent to help the rubber not stick to the mold. New tires still have this greasy substance on them, and you need to give it some time to wear off before the rubber actually will stick to the road.
