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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Question New Tires

Hi everyone i've just install new tiers Danlop sport MAXX F 245/40/19 R 275/35/19 but i have notice that the ride quality is different i asked some people they said that there is a break in period for new ....
so who long does it take ?
is it normal to feel this ride quality difference ??
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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The oem B-Stones are standard load rated, the Dunlop's on now are extra or xl load rated. It will help out in load capacity and steering response, but can stiffen the ride (which is what you're probably feeling). That wont go away as its part of the tires construction. They are also a bit wider than stock covering more surface area, picking up more of the roads irregularities.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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ok guys what should be the PSI for the tiers ?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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35psi all around. If the ride is too stiff drop them down to 32-33.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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noo it's not stiff i feel like the car is levitating !!
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Q8_G37S_Red
noo it's not stiff i feel like the car is levitating !!
Because the Dunlops are the same tires which Marty McFly and Doc Brown ran on the Delorean.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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LMAO ^

Q8, what size tires did you go with?
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by q8y_drifter
lmao ^

q8, what size tires did you go with?
f 245/40/19
r 275/35/19
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Are these tires on the OEM 19" Sport wheels?
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Q8_G37S_Red
f 245/40/19
r 275/35/19
sounds good. Any pics? I might go with coupe wheels on my sedan.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KnoxvilleG37
Are these tires on the OEM 19" Sport wheels?
Yup

Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter
sounds good. Any pics? I might go with coupe wheels on my sedan.
i will post pics tomorrow
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Seriously, new tires have a protective coating on the tread surface. The coating reduces the grip. That's why tire dealers are supposed to tell customers to take it easy for the first 100 or so miles (165 km). No burn outs, panic stops or hard cornering.

If you are still within the first 100 miles, you may be experiencing the reduced grip from the protective coating. I've never heard anyone say they felt the car was floating with the reduced grip, but who knows. You might have come up with new description.

Let us know if you have the same feeling after 200 miles or 350 km.
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