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    Junior Member Carport Converter Z2TT's Avatar
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    Default Re: Car losing traction in wet a lot

    Same road, I don't ever remember it has been repaved.
    It had been raining for the past few days, this wasn't the first day of rain after a long period.

    Wear on tyres is pretty equal all round, no harsh spots or rash. The rear tyres are pretty much parallel to the ground of the car.

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    Default Re: Car losing traction in wet a lot

    You listed non LSD. Might be worth checking your diff is operating correctly. Lift the rear and rotate a wheel to check the spider gears aren't jammed giving you a locked diff.

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    Default Re: Car losing traction in wet a lot

    my money is on old, hard, crusty tyres.

    i had some seemingly 'good' (ie. have tread) 235s on my stocko mx83 that simulated 300+ jayzeepowers

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    Default Re: Car losing traction in wet a lot

    in the words of Ferdinand Porsche

    "put vider tires on it!!!"

    or just decent ones.

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    Default Re: Car losing traction in wet a lot

    Jacked the car up today, checked the diff and its operation was fine. The oil level in the diff was low, I don't think that would have any affect on traction.

    One on the bushes on the rear is slightly worn, and wheel has a slight amount of play.
    Last edited by Z2TT; 15-10-2008 at 03:53 AM.

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