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thecamaroguy · 05-09-2012, 02:02 PM

I receently got new REARS only Toyo Proxes 4 to replace my current Toyo Proxes 4 that I had on all four corners. 275/40/20 on Rear and 245/45/20 on Fronts.

The Fronts have about 1/2 life left, so I didn't put new ones on the front, while the rears were basically bald.

During the replacement, I got the Sensors replaced as well.

So, all good right...

I have had them on for about a week, and just noticed yesterday when I was driving and started to Exit the highway to and going on the Exit Ramp (Hard Right turn) my Traction Control would come on like I was slipping.

I thought that was odd, so I went back around (this time making a hard left) and nothing...but when I go hard right it kicks on.

I hope that makes sense....

What could the issue be?

Someone suggested because I didn't change the fronts, that the height of the tires from Front to Back are "out of spec" but wouldn't that cause the "slipping" to happen regardless if I'm turning Right or Left?

Plus, it is only on sharp right turns, not every right turn.

I'm lost as to what the issue might be.

Group-A Wheels · 05-09-2012, 03:27 PM

Thats very odd. The new tires on the rear versus the front tires wont be what is setting it office. Especially, after they have been on for a week with no issues. It sounds like you have some sort of traction control sensor issue, nothing to do with the tires.
I would bring it to the dealer

SUX2BU · 05-09-2012, 03:54 PM

I would check your wheel sensors and wiring going to them.

thecamaroguy · 05-09-2012, 08:02 PM

Where would that sensor be located?

Rudy@Tirerack · 05-10-2012, 04:16 PM

Sounds like there is enough difference in diameter between the front and rears because of the wear difference to upset your traction control.

Coyotekiller · 05-10-2012, 04:37 PM

I'm just gonna state the obvious here: maybe your going around the corner fast enough in a low enough gear that you are breaking traction on the rear tires. The most obvious answer is usually your best one. Just saying.

And btw drivers weight maybe a factor in the left and right differences as well...

SUX2BU · 05-10-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecamaroguy

Where would that sensor be located?

They are the wires going into the spindles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

Sounds like there is enough difference in diameter between the front and rears because of the wear difference to upset your traction control.

It's not that. The difference has to be 6% to cause a problem. At the stock tire height that is about 1.722"

thecamaroguy · 06-18-2012, 08:08 PM

It was the difference in the tires. I put some new tires on the front and no more issues. I then put the old ones back on and issue came back. (Spare rims)

Crazy, but thank you for the pointers!!

05-09-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	New Tires - New Issue I receently got new REARS only Toyo Proxes 4 to replace my current Toyo Proxes 4 that I had on all four corners. 275/40/20 on Rear and 245/45/20 on Fronts. The Fronts have about 1/2 life left, so I didn't put new ones on the front, while the rears were basically bald. During the replacement, I got the Sensors replaced as well. So, all good right... I have had them on for about a week, and just noticed yesterday when I was driving and started to Exit the highway to and going on the Exit Ramp (Hard Right turn) my Traction Control would come on like I was slipping. I thought that was odd, so I went back around (this time making a hard left) and nothing...but when I go hard right it kicks on. I hope that makes sense.... What could the issue be? Someone suggested because I didn't change the fronts, that the height of the tires from Front to Back are "out of spec" but wouldn't that cause the "slipping" to happen regardless if I'm turning Right or Left? Plus, it is only on sharp right turns, not every right turn. I'm lost as to what the issue might be. __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

05-09-2012, 03:54 PM	#3
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I would check your wheel sensors and wiring going to them. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

05-09-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	Where would that sensor be located? __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

06-18-2012, 08:08 PM	#8
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	It was the difference in the tires. I put some new tires on the front and no more issues. I then put the old ones back on and issue came back. (Spare rims) Crazy, but thank you for the pointers!! __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

05-09-2012, 03:27 PM	#2
Group-A Wheels Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532	Thats very odd. The new tires on the rear versus the front tires wont be what is setting it office. Especially, after they have been on for a week with no issues. It sounds like you have some sort of traction control sensor issue, nothing to do with the tires. I would bring it to the dealer

05-10-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Sounds like there is enough difference in diameter between the front and rears because of the wear difference to upset your traction control.

05-10-2012, 04:37 PM	#6
Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	I'm just gonna state the obvious here: maybe your going around the corner fast enough in a low enough gear that you are breaking traction on the rear tires. The most obvious answer is usually your best one. Just saying. And btw drivers weight maybe a factor in the left and right differences as well...