Almost lost my 1 series...

skddmorse · 02-28-2009, 10:47 PM

421 south doing the speed limit on a wet road, took a corner and the rear end slides to about a 80 degree angle. A few left and right slides and finally pull it back into line.... Rear tire hit the side of the banking and has a few minor scuffs.... I had the whole family with me and I am pretty sure the wife crapped herself.....
Anyway, wheels and tires were just ordered. Same wheels as pictured but hyper black in color....

skddmorse · 02-28-2009, 10:48 PM

Will I need differnt lugs for these? I saw some tuner lugs for sale for the BMW but I didn't know what size to get. Anyone know????

Blacky · 02-28-2009, 11:35 PM

Did you not have DSC on?

skddmorse · 03-01-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Did you not have DSC on?

Yes I did but it did not stop the slide.... Not sure why but there was no control at all...

M3Newbie88 · 03-01-2009, 01:51 AM

What size and offsets did you get for those rims?

cuizhuoyi01 · 03-01-2009, 02:06 AM

some time the DSC not working well in wet condition.

akak1997 · 03-01-2009, 04:32 AM

I'm sure you've learn your lesson... DSC will not save your ass every time... drive slow when it's wet.

Rawhide · 03-01-2009, 08:23 AM

I love the tread pattern on that tire, but does it have good traction in wet conditions?

jeremyc74 · 03-01-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rawhide

I love the tread pattern on that tire, but does it have good traction in wet conditions?

They're VERY good in wet conditions. I had them on my GTO and was shocked at how good they were. The thing that would prevent me from buying them again is the road noise. As they wear they get pretty loud, and that's even rotating them often. I'm guessing on a staggered setup it would be even worse.

SpeedballTrix · 03-01-2009, 10:22 AM

No form of traction or stability control will ever completely prevent losing control of your vehicle.
They can only respond when you have already lost control.

Too bad, man. Glad to hear you and the family are ok.
And the car =P

Nice rims, though. Good excuse to get new wheels

skddmorse · 03-01-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedballTrix

Good excuse to get new wheels

ptack · 03-01-2009, 11:42 AM

Exactly which tires are those?
According to our good friends at Consumer Reports, the BFG G-forces were the 3rd highest rated performance tires. Only the P-zeros and Michelin PS2s were better.

jeremyc74 · 03-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Those are KDW2.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ce+T%2FA+KDW+2

skddmorse · 03-01-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Exactly which tires are those?
According to our good friends at Consumer Reports, the BFG G-forces were the 3rd highest rated performance tires. Only the P-zeros and Michelin PS2s were better.

g-Force T/A KDW NT

Ultra-high wet weather performer

Specifications:
Treadwear: 300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: Z

Meets or exceeds original equipment speed rating

fourtailpipes · 03-01-2009, 01:23 PM

sounds like a classic tank-slapper. skip the wheels/tires, and go to a HPDE. that'll improve your wet-weather handling much more.

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skddmorse Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Almost lost my 1 series... 421 south doing the speed limit on a wet road, took a corner and the rear end slides to about a 80 degree angle. A few left and right slides and finally pull it back into line.... Rear tire hit the side of the banking and has a few minor scuffs.... I had the whole family with me and I am pretty sure the wife crapped herself..... Anyway, wheels and tires were just ordered. Same wheels as pictured but hyper black in color.... __________________ I am Sam, Sam I am 2008 BMW 135i- AFE, HKS, EFX, Ultimate Racing, Split Second, CryO2 and Riss Racing
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skddmorse Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Will I need differnt lugs for these? I saw some tuner lugs for sale for the BMW but I didn't know what size to get. Anyone know???? __________________ I am Sam, Sam I am 2008 BMW 135i- AFE, HKS, EFX, Ultimate Racing, Split Second, CryO2 and Riss Racing
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akak1997 Major 66 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I'm sure you've learn your lesson... DSC will not save your ass every time... drive slow when it's wet.
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Rawhide Captain 364 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	I love the tread pattern on that tire, but does it have good traction in wet conditions?
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SpeedballTrix Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT SBM/CBL; 2022 X5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	No form of traction or stability control will ever completely prevent losing control of your vehicle. They can only respond when you have already lost control. Too bad, man. Glad to hear you and the family are ok. And the car =P Nice rims, though. Good excuse to get new wheels
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Exactly which tires are those? According to our good friends at Consumer Reports, the BFG G-forces were the 3rd highest rated performance tires. Only the P-zeros and Michelin PS2s were better. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Those are KDW2. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ce+T%2FA+KDW+2
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fourtailpipes Major 111 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	sounds like a classic tank-slapper. skip the wheels/tires, and go to a HPDE. that'll improve your wet-weather handling much more.
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