power issues

instalher · 12-13-2011, 07:28 PM

hey gang. i just recently put on winter tires on my 128i/ the car came with 18s, and runflats on.. no issues, i put on the winter tires and now when i hammer on the throttle, a yellow warning light comes on in the dash and i loose power..the light is traction control.. wtf? rubber is on factory rims

JimD · 12-13-2011, 08:05 PM

Less dry traction with winter tires. What did you expect? I can spin my summer performance tires with the stability control partially off.

Jim

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12-13-2011, 08:05 PM	#2
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Less dry traction with winter tires. What did you expect? I can spin my summer performance tires with the stability control partially off. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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