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Why do Your 2018 Nissan Sentraâ€™s New Tires Feel Less Responsive in Marysville?
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(Posted on Feb 1, 2019 at 07:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

I recently had four new tires fitted to my 2018 Nissan Sentra. The thing is, they feel even less responsive than my old worn out tires: is this normal?

Thanks,
Frank

Hi, Frank!

It's really common for people to think they're having problems with their new rubber. But, I can assure you, thereâ€™s nothing wrong with the fresh tires or 2018 Nissan Sentra.

When tires come to the end of their life, they generally have very little tread left. Rubber in this condition is more responsive when turning and driving around sharp bends.

Your new tires will have a much deeper tread which needs to flex a bit more when turning; this is often described as a 'squirmy' feeling.

So, since your new rubber is flexing more through the bends, it will feel slightly less responsive than your old tires.

You were probably looking forward to sharper and improved handling, but this will come with time. All you need to do is take it easy for the first five hundred miles and performance levels will increase after that.

Thanks for the question, Frank! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.