Do cold tires cause fishtailing?
12-09-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by aaaaa
Yes. Cold tires have less traction than warm tires. Also cold pavement has less traction than warm pavement. Curves that were no trouble all summer suddenly become treacherous(sp). You'll have to adjust your driving for conditions.
The experience reminded me of an earthquake. During and just after the event your concerned for your life and those around you. Then when you look around and see no one got hurt - you think - that was awesome!
12-09-2006, 02:24 PM
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Hasn't anyone watched a NASCAR race?? Whenever 'fresh' tires are put on (with VERY low air pressure), the drivers do everything they can to heat up the tires - and stick - since they are non-tread slicks. That's one of the reasons they accelerate so hard out of their pit and also why they hard weave left and right awaiting the restart (plus as they heat up, they become stickier and pick up more track debris [marbles] which must be cleaned off before the green flag drops.
12-09-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by shopdog
Abrupt hard acceleration in a turn is the recipe for a disaster from which even Active Handling can't save you. Brake to apex, then smoothly and gradually start applying power. Hot or cold, wet or dry, if you can drive you won't lose control.To your point about smoothness, I'm always amused watching car chases on TV where they hang out the tail going around corners. This is usually the SLOWEST way around a corner.
