I have an ‘08 Sienna that had started slipping in wet pavement when I was starting on a hill. My tires were pretty worn so I replaced them about 6-9 months ago. Recently it has begun losing traction when I start on a hill but on dry pavement. Tire tread is good as new so I can’t figure out what woul…

I’d check how old the tires are, and that they are inflated to the right pressure (not the pressure shown on the tire sidewall).

[image] shadowfax: because F1 likes to make weird, arbitrary rules +1… THAT, my friend, is the understatement of the day… and maybe the week! Rivals the rules that LeMans race cars be required to carry a spare tire and have a luggage compartment for an FIA “spec” suitcase!

I recently put air in the tires because my pressure light came on. I used an automatic air pump (where you set the pressure and it fills it until it reaches that pressure) and filled to the pressure on the door sticker. How do I tell the age of the tires themselves?

There will be a 4 digit number on the sidewall . Such as 0417 - the first 2 numbers indicate the week of the year fourth week (04 ) the second the year made ( 17 ) 2017. Have you talked to the place you bought tires from ? Maybe they can sell you a different type for a decent price adjustment. You…

Here’s how to tell tire age: https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/how-to-determine-the-age-of-your-tires Also, buy a decent tire gauge and check them in the morning, before you drive, to make sure the pressures are correct.

[image] Sarahmrusso_146890: How do I tell the age of the tires themselves? By following the link that I provided in the second response to your original post!

[image] Mustangman: I’d also bet these tires are horrible (unsafe) in the rain. +1 If these tires have very poor traction on a dry surface, they must be absolutely hazardous on a wet surface.

Yes, well… we don’t talk about that anymore! :flushed:

Isn’t the Sienna AWD? Is there any possibility that system is having some issues versus a tire problem?

No mine is FwD. what could it be if not a tire issue?

Tires slipping on dry pavement

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common-sense-answer January 11, 2019, 8:55pm 20

I would have to disagree on that. I’ve never had a traction problem with my FWD Dodge Caravan, dry roads or wet roads, hot roads or cold roads.
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