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11-30-2005, 01:30 PM | #23 | |
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My suggestions: 1) Check your tire inflation, and make sure that it is at suggested settings. Overinflated tires will function almost as well as properly inflated ones in straight lines on dry pavement, but will hydroplane in rain or snow. Underinflated tires just cause problems wherever you go... save the desert. 2) Try different tires. If the inflation thing isn't the problem, it is the rubber compound that they are using on these runflats. I've never liked runflats, and I'm not about to start now: If a fix-a-flat can and an air compressor is a reliable spare for a Carrera GT3, I'm happy using it on a BMW with roadside assistance! My first mod on getting my BMW will be replacing the tires with good old fashioned high performance rubber. I think they have several years of development left to go before they make a good RF Drive safe, even if you look like a granny in the rain! |
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11-30-2005, 03:11 PM | #24 |
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I have not had any hydroplaning issues at all so far and have driven at high speeds and took corners at reasonably high speed. Obviously, your driving style should change dramatically during rain. You cannot expect any car with any tire to do too well in rain, snow, or ice and should expect to slip a little.
Call me overly cautious, but I feel you should not even attempt to toss the car around in anything but dry weather. |
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11-30-2005, 03:21 PM | #25 | |
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I've got the Bridgestone Potenzas on my 330i & the only time I have any problems with traction is when there's either a lot of rain or ice on the road & I'm pulling away from a complete stop. Even then, once the tyres catch grip they are fine. |
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11-30-2005, 03:24 PM | #26 | |
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Just wondering since we get Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental and Pirelli on the E90's here And is see the 130i with 18" are getting Goodyear runflats aswell, so E90 may have them soon |
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11-30-2005, 03:32 PM | #27 |
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I think alot of it had to do with I-95's poor drainage of water. I was just driving in a straight line then all of a sudden no more contact with the road. It was raining it's ass off here in VA last night too. Oh yeah and no it wasn't driver error.
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11-30-2005, 03:41 PM | #29 | |
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11-30-2005, 04:32 PM | #30 | |
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We also understand that some tires are better than others in the rain. But if he is hydroplaning so easily, something must not setting right. |
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11-30-2005, 04:53 PM | #31 |
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I haven't had any problems with hydroplaning yet. I guess I'm just lucky. I have the Bridgestones
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11-30-2005, 05:05 PM | #32 | |
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both cars sport the same width tires |
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11-30-2005, 05:09 PM | #33 | |
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11-30-2005, 05:13 PM | #34 |
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Ok, mine has Michelins Pilot Sport 225f and 255r.
You know what? aquaplaning/hydroplaning occurs when driving forward(doh) FIRST on the FRONT TYRES. And when/IF(in case of a bad tyre) they get rid of the waterfilm, the reartyres get rid of the rest which is a lot less(water) then what the front tyres had to deal with...In a bend just be a little more concentrated, So I don't see the problem at all, traction is OK, grip fine(don't over rev it like this(me having fun) http://www.gummen.org/tmp/Lelystad20...um/23Robin.WMV In snowy conditions I need wintertyres. That's all. |
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11-30-2005, 05:21 PM | #35 |
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Robin hood...I was doing exactly what you were doing, just yesterday when it was pouring.
there is this parking lot that has brand new asphalt. which is im guessing different that others,being that when i get off the car i can literally lose my footing. So basically drifts in 1st gear. i go in full circles holding the back out or around the shoppes. ill post up a video soon, it was just that last time i was too excited and my friend was too lazy. You driving is impresive. i wish i had a little more low-end grunt like yours.
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11-30-2005, 05:24 PM | #36 | |
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The difference first off is that the 325i sport package comes with 17" tires and the 330i sport package comes with 18" tires.
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11-30-2005, 05:42 PM | #37 | |
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(I also posted another small movie in the video section) |
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11-30-2005, 05:53 PM | #38 | |
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11-30-2005, 05:56 PM | #39 | |
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I have 325 ZSP-I have the Potenzas and the 17 vs 18 in is irrelevant, the tire width is the same as the 330 ZSP, which at issue in an aquaplanning exercise. |
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11-30-2005, 06:17 PM | #40 | |
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11-30-2005, 07:23 PM | #41 |
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it is actually a lot of fun times when rain, u gotta spin around ...literally, haha
i have a 325 ZSP too, i would seriously slow down on curves too if the road is downpour wet
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11-30-2005, 08:56 PM | #42 | |
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11-30-2005, 09:00 PM | #43 |
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Well I didn't know they can just randomly decide which tires they're putting on cars. Those with the REO50A are getting such a better tire, it sucks to the people with the Pirellis.
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