Traction Issues in wet, UK: Wheel/Tyre Recommendation for Half Carbon M4

deli333 · 11-27-2019, 06:11 PM

Hi Guys, lately I have been having some traction issues especially after carbon boot change and I decided to change my tires and wheels ( I am also bored with 4.20d like wheels, 437M)

Right now I have 255/35 and 275/35. In dry it is ok but in wet traction is a bit scary. Car is stock apart from mpe and eibach springs.

Someone from lkperformance recommended me

20" Riviera RV136 michelin ps4s 285/30/R20, and 265/30/R20
https://www.lkperformance.co.uk/whee...-matt-gunmetal

What do you think about this combination? Or is there anything else do you recommend? (I use the car as a daily car in UK)

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Thanks

LOW4LYF · 11-27-2019, 10:44 PM

Please don't say you have traction issues because you put a aftermarket cf trunk on? Together with the spoiler it's probably same as OEM.

deli333 · 11-27-2019, 11:04 PM

LOW4LYF

It is way too lighter than the stock I thought it maybe makes it worse

swagon · 11-28-2019, 03:54 AM

Go look in the coding section and read about the updated MDM/diff/DSC software since yours is a 14 plate. Also use your right foot smoothly because no matter what you do to it, it is a front-engined RWD torque monster and it will step out on ya if you drive it like a lunatic with the nannies off.

remmib · 12-01-2019, 12:25 PM

I assume it's getting colder, and performance summer tires don't do that good in the wet and cold. Just a thought.

M3SQRD · 12-08-2019, 01:38 PM

You’re traction issues are not due to the small weight loss by switching to a CF hood (stock Al) and truck lid (stock is composite already). It’s all due to your right foot. You cannot drive this car in the wet the same way you drive it in the dry. As others have mentioned, when the temperature drops below 45 F summer performance tires start to lose significant grip and the colder it gets the worse the grip gets. Adjust your driving style to the road and weather conditions.

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deli333 Second Lieutenant 145 Rep 230 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Traction Issues in wet, UK: Wheel/Tyre Recommendation for Half Carbon M4 Hi Guys, lately I have been having some traction issues especially after carbon boot change and I decided to change my tires and wheels ( I am also bored with 4.20d like wheels, 437M) Right now I have 255/35 and 275/35. In dry it is ok but in wet traction is a bit scary. Car is stock apart from mpe and eibach springs. Someone from lkperformance recommended me 20" Riviera RV136 michelin ps4s 285/30/R20, and 265/30/R20 https://www.lkperformance.co.uk/whee...-matt-gunmetal What do you think about this combination? Or is there anything else do you recommend? (I use the car as a daily car in UK) View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Thanks
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11-27-2019, 10:44 PM	#2
LOW4LYF Brigadier General 2163 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F85 X5M Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: @Home iTrader: (1)	Please don't say you have traction issues because you put a aftermarket cf trunk on? Together with the spoiler it's probably same as OEM.
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11-27-2019, 11:04 PM	#3
deli333 Second Lieutenant 145 Rep 230 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	LOW4LYF It is way too lighter than the stock I thought it maybe makes it worse
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11-28-2019, 03:54 AM	#4
swagon Major General 13518 Rep 8,163 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Go look in the coding section and read about the updated MDM/diff/DSC software since yours is a 14 plate. Also use your right foot smoothly because no matter what you do to it, it is a front-engined RWD torque monster and it will step out on ya if you drive it like a lunatic with the nannies off. __________________
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I assume it's getting colder, and performance summer tires don't do that good in the wet and cold. Just a thought. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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12-08-2019, 01:38 PM	#6
M3SQRD Major General 2151 Rep 5,533 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	You’re traction issues are not due to the small weight loss by switching to a CF hood (stock Al) and truck lid (stock is composite already). It’s all due to your right foot. You cannot drive this car in the wet the same way you drive it in the dry. As others have mentioned, when the temperature drops below 45 F summer performance tires start to lose significant grip and the colder it gets the worse the grip gets. Adjust your driving style to the road and weather conditions.
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