Hi all -
I have a 2014 E89 2.0i M Sport Auto and really love the car - impeccable driving and reliability roadtripping in UK, France, Switzerland, Italy for nearly 1.5 years now. Absolutely no problem at all, and getting very good grip on dry roads..
However, when driving in the UK (especially uneven countryside roads, or bad pavement that doesnt absorb rain) I notice that the Rear of the car is quite often 'loosing traction' if i try to go above, say 40-50mph - also same thing when on highway and heavy rain, above 60mph.
Note that this is all done in in Comfort mode, when driving gently - so a little bit scary.
I am sure this has been debated before, and that this is more a common behaviour for a E89 (ie nothing wrong with my car) ; just curious as to whether you experienced similar thing ? and what is the best way to solve it ?
I am on the Bridgestone Potentezas runflat (same as stock), approx 30-50% used. Would changing my tyres drastically improve traction on wet roads ? or will it be the same ? (note that I dont mind the harsher ride, I'd prefer having runflats - given all the punctures here in the UK..) I believe people here are swearing by the Goodyear Eagle F1 ?
Other solution for me is, sadly, swapping for an AWD .. (911 or Ftype) but would be a bummer as I am 100% satisfied and happy with my Zed otherwise.
Any help or advice much appreciated !
I have a 2014 E89 2.0i M Sport Auto and really love the car - impeccable driving and reliability roadtripping in UK, France, Switzerland, Italy for nearly 1.5 years now. Absolutely no problem at all, and getting very good grip on dry roads..
However, when driving in the UK (especially uneven countryside roads, or bad pavement that doesnt absorb rain) I notice that the Rear of the car is quite often 'loosing traction' if i try to go above, say 40-50mph - also same thing when on highway and heavy rain, above 60mph.
Note that this is all done in in Comfort mode, when driving gently - so a little bit scary.
I am sure this has been debated before, and that this is more a common behaviour for a E89 (ie nothing wrong with my car) ; just curious as to whether you experienced similar thing ? and what is the best way to solve it ?
I am on the Bridgestone Potentezas runflat (same as stock), approx 30-50% used. Would changing my tyres drastically improve traction on wet roads ? or will it be the same ? (note that I dont mind the harsher ride, I'd prefer having runflats - given all the punctures here in the UK..) I believe people here are swearing by the Goodyear Eagle F1 ?
Other solution for me is, sadly, swapping for an AWD .. (911 or Ftype) but would be a bummer as I am 100% satisfied and happy with my Zed otherwise.
Any help or advice much appreciated !