Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
If you brake hard (emergency braking) on dry asphalt and new tires squeal without engaging ABS, does it mean they have more traction over OEM tires that used to activate ABS without squealing in similar braking conditions?
Thanks!
Well, they WERE ! new...
As for squeal, some tires howl like a stuck pig all the time, others slide without a peep... so I'm not sure you can make any traction judgements by sound alone. If your ABS DID NOT ENGAGE, then the new tires would seem to have more grip. Old tires harden over time, this may be a factor as well.