M5 Traction

SocalDude · 11-24-2015, 02:36 PM

I have a 2014 M5 with competition package, and I am having traction issues with the car.

I have noticed that the wheels spin more often during takeoff and other times. (I am usually careful with the accelerator). The slipperiness is likely attributable to the slightly colder weather in socal and the wear on the tires.

But it certainly is hard to put the power down. Don't get me wrong, I love the car and the overall drive. But, frankly, I am looking forward to the next generation M5 with four wheel drive. It's time.

Thoughts?

M6-Coupe · 11-24-2015, 03:06 PM

Welcome to the club

You need this type of tire for better traction:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....151124210545:s

combatbmw · 11-24-2015, 03:29 PM

Is your car stock?
I don't have any real traction issues, I don't have a tune though. Just bolt ons.

I have Mild traction issues but nothing crazy.
Car only has 2500 miles though so tires are basically new.

Wills2 · 11-24-2015, 03:58 PM

I had real issues but had the car lowered on ACS springs and 12mm spacers all round and it improved dramatically they also benefit from a regular KDS, but with 560HP+ and RWD you can only expect so much.

M6-Coupe · 11-24-2015, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wills2

I had real issues but had the car lowered on ACS springs and 12mm spacers all round and it improved dramatically they also benefit from a regular KDS, but with 560HP+ and RWD you can only expect so much.

You sure you have no real issue overall?.... I mean anymore? LOL

URBAN LEGEND · 11-24-2015, 07:34 PM

For my roll runs on MDM or DSC I have no traction issues. Warm or hot weather that is.

SocalDude · 11-25-2015, 11:55 AM

My car is stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by combatbmw

Is your car stock?
I don't have any real traction issues, I don't have a tune though. Just bolt ons.

I have Mild traction issues but nothing crazy.
Car only has 2500 miles though so tires are basically new.

lincvert · 11-25-2015, 09:16 PM

Lol @ getting colder in Socal.....try traction in sub zero temps or even ...........................snow

Drive for a mile or two so you can get the tires a little warmer before getting into the "go" pedal.

AzizM5 · 11-26-2015, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SocalDude

My car is stock.

Completely normal

Wills2 · 11-27-2015, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

You sure you have no real issue overall?.... I mean anymore? LOL

Oh those issues! Not solved those yet....

M6-Coupe · 11-27-2015, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wills2

Oh those issues! Not solved those yet....

Hopefully (God willing) your other issues will be solved soon

Mark6147 · 11-27-2015, 04:35 PM

It is a fact that the car cannot put its power down under full throttle in the UK. It has to be hot and dry to even have a chance.

stealth.pilot · 11-28-2015, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Welcome to the club

You need this type of tire for better traction:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....151124210545:s

Unfortunately those tires cannot be used in the rain.

soooma · 11-29-2015, 05:59 PM

Learn modulating your throttle and you'll have no problem getting 90% of the power down to the wheels/road and it takes time may be a year of ownership before it's really subdued but trust me the beast can be tamed !!

waleed760@gmail.com · 12-15-2015, 04:56 AM

NT05 305 30 20 is very good

allmotor_2000 · 12-15-2015, 01:06 PM

Tires... tires...

Msizzle · 12-16-2015, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waleed760@gmail.com

NT05 305 30 20 is very good

i have these and they are great

M6-Coupe · 12-16-2015, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msizzle

Quote:

Originally Posted by waleed760@gmail.com

NT05 305 30 20 is very good

i have these and they are great

+1

mstmng · 12-16-2015, 03:00 PM

I drive 305 M PSC2 all year around with 700+hp

no issues, even though it rains a lot down here and those tires not suppose to grip in wet

just need to learn how to put power down, like others said above

boots · 12-21-2015, 12:06 PM

This

IANNUZZI · 12-21-2015, 01:00 PM

Allmotor ran the record on MT 305/35-19 tires, the taller 35 profile helps for sure....

HappyMan · 12-21-2015, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstmng

I drive 305 M PSC2 all year around with 700+hp

no issues, even though it rains a lot down here and those tires not suppose to grip in wet

just need to learn how to put power down, like others said above

Do you run 305 on stock rims? Or you have changed it to 10.5 rims?

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