Burnout tires

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  1. Almasy

    Almasy Junior Member

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    So, I've seen many videos showing a Prius doing burnout.
    I've tried by myself but no luck.... I turned Maintenance Mode on to disable traction control, push my parking brake as hard as I can, then go full throttle. Couldn't spin the wheels at all.

    Is it depends on the surface or I am doing it wrong? Any idea?

    Here are some videos that I found:





     
    #1 Almasy, Aug 5, 2016
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    Lubricating the pavement might help your cause.
     
    #2 CR94, Aug 5, 2016
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