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Old 08-27-2010, 02:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
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The rubber or these types of tires are usually made of a softer material than regular tires. As such, they tend to be more susceptible to temperature changes. I almost always get wheel spin in the winter or when the tires are cold.

If you want less wheel spin & a good launch, practice your clutch technique like suggested. If I'm not too tempted when stopped at a light, I usually shift & accelerate smoothly in 1st and gun it to the higher gears. You probably shouldn't launch your car at every stop light anyways.
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