01-21-2018, 03:18 AM | #1 |
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Only recently got my M5 (2016). I have a few questions about traction control. I moved from an RS6 and found with the AWD I could pretty much put my foot down and it would take off. I have been driving the M5 for a few days but notice that the traction control kills all power. Even in the dry it seems to want to just spin the rear wheels every time! I am 99% sure its my poor driving, is it better to pull off say half throttle to get the wheels moving then put the power down. If I turn off traction control, will I just put myself in a tree? Is it possible to get wider rear tyres? |
01-21-2018, 05:13 AM | #2 |
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Like you I recently came from 4WD, RS6, RS3, S3, S7 and although great traction and cars they were soooo boring.
My car is the same, wants to light up the tyres at every opportunity. I guess its just a case of being more gently in these compare to the RS I changed my rear camber from -1.8 degrees to -1.0 degrees and that has defiantly improved traction. Not sure what negative effect it will have on the handling once the weather changes for the better, only time will tell. I have MPSS on currently and plan to change to MPS4 or R888R or NITTO NT05R not decided yet. you can go 305 on standard wheels and 315 on wider wheels.
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Thanks for the reply - totally agree the M5 is so much more fun. Out of interest do you drive it will full traction control on? |
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01-21-2018, 08:37 AM | #5 |
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All the time unless I want to have some real fun (weather is terrible up here). I have only had this one for a few weeks but owned one about 4 years ago and once you get familiar with how they handle running in MDM is the best of both worlds. Would not recommend in winter and wet though, you can get REALLY sideways very quickly lol
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I run 305 rears and it has been helpful but this car has a very difficult time getting the power to the ground and traction’s a challenge. Take your time and learn the car gradually and in the right conditions. Good Luck.
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It all depends on how much power is on the car......To get power to the ground at 600whp+ you need 315 r888r on the street but will last 5k miles like any other drag street radial....otherwise any street tire will smoke on 1st gear +
.....I will be testing 305 NT05 soon but not expecting much traction.. |
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01-21-2018, 08:44 PM | #11 |
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ya 10.5"+ width wheel will fit the 315 R888R (some rubbing on lowered cars)
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coming form a long line of 4wd its what I love about the car
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Which will fit better on a lowered car R888R 315/30/20 or 305/35/20
I had some rubbing on R888 315/30/20 in hard turns or heavy rear load Tire Size Comparison Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 315/30-20 3.7in 13.7in 27.4in 86.2in 735 0.0% 295/30-20 3.5in 13.5in 27.0in 84.7in 748 -1.7% Tire Size Comparison Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 305/35-20 4.2in 14.2in 28.4in 89.2in 710 0.0% 295/30-20 3.5in 13.5in 27.0in 84.7in 748 -5.1%
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