Traction control going ballistic!

[idej_z4]

I've just had some 19inch Reva DTM alloys and Falken tyres fitted to my E86 and now when I floor it going round a corner the traction control is flashing loads and I seem to lose power. Any ideas what's wrong?

 

[MrPT]

What tyre sizes did you go for?

 

[idej_z4]

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

 

[idej_z4]

What tyre sizes did you go for?

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

 

[mr wilks]

What tyre sizes did you go for?

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

First problem I can spot is WTFP
Would need wheel widths to know if tyre sizes were right or wrong
If rubber is new may need some scrubbing in , also pressure may need checking / tweaking till you find what feels best

 

[idej_z4]

What tyre sizes did you go for?

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

First problem I can spot is WTFP
Would need wheel widths to know if tyre sizes were right or wrong
If rubber is new may need some scrubbing in , also pressure may need checking / tweaking till you find what feels best

Sadly I don't know what WTPF means. I also thought that the 235 and 255 indicated the tyre width. I've been and looked at the tyres and there is nothing on them to tell me the width. :?

 

[mr wilks]

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

First problem I can spot is WTFP
Would need wheel widths to know if tyre sizes were right or wrong
If rubber is new may need some scrubbing in , also pressure may need checking / tweaking till you find what feels best

Sadly I don't know what WTPF means. I also thought that the 235 and 255 indicated the tyre width. I've been and looked at the tyres and there is nothing on them to tell me the width. :?

When you bought the wheels were they 8j 8.5j , 9j etc in actual wheel width ?
WTFP sorry that would be Where's The F........ Pics

 

[idej_z4]

First problem I can spot is WTFP
Would need wheel widths to know if tyre sizes were right or wrong
If rubber is new may need some scrubbing in , also pressure may need checking / tweaking till you find what feels best

Sadly I don't know what WTPF means. I also thought that the 235 and 255 indicated the tyre width. I've been and looked at the tyres and there is nothing on them to tell me the width. :?

When you bought the wheels were they 8j 8.5j , 9j etc in actual wheel width ?
WTFP sorry that would be Where's The F........ Pics

Here are some pics...not sure post sale how I'm going to find out if they're 8j, 8.5j etc etc.

 

[Z4M-2006]

IT will be the release agent on the tyres

Get some miles and scrub on them and they will be fine

 

[idej_z4]

IT will be the release agent on the tyres

Get some miles and scrub on them and they will be fine

Thanks buddy!

 

[mr wilks]

Looks great mate , , LK Performance decent fellas

 

[idej_z4]

Looks great mate , , LK Performance decent fellas

Thanks! Sounds like I just need to do some miles on them. Lowering springs next me thinks!

 

[Yorkie Z]

IT will be the release agent on the tyres

Get some miles and scrub on them and they will be fine

Exactly this.. I would add burnouts also help rid this problem quickly :evil:

 

[idej_z4]

IT will be the release agent on the tyres

Get some miles and scrub on them and they will be fine

Exactly this.. I would add burnouts also help rid this problem quickly :evil:

Perfect excuse then! I'll tell the Mrs when I need new tyres the guys on the forum told me to do it... :evil:

 

[MrPT]

What tyre sizes did you go for?

235/35R19 front and 255/30R19 (as recommended by the company who did it).

Sounds perfectly ok in terms of front/back tyre diameter. As others have said, get some miles on them and see how it goes. Looks great - solid choice of coupe colour and wheel style.

 

[mac27040]

Check your tyre pressure as if it high then it will reduce grip.