Traction Control light at slow speeds??
01-30-2018, 05:52 PM
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Just to add some more info.. Changed tires today.
From Pirelli Trofeo R on 20" stock wheels:
245/35 Fr Actual measured diameter: 26.7"
305/30 Rr Actual measured diameter: 27.0"
Difference RR/FR: 1%
To Hoosier R7 on 19" wheels:
265/35 Fr Actual measured diameter: 25.9"
325/30 Rr Actual measured diameter: 26.5"
Difference RR/FR: 2.3%
TPMS sensors took about 1 mile to learn, TC light went off.
From Pirelli Trofeo R on 20" stock wheels:
245/35 Fr Actual measured diameter: 26.7"
305/30 Rr Actual measured diameter: 27.0"
Difference RR/FR: 1%
To Hoosier R7 on 19" wheels:
265/35 Fr Actual measured diameter: 25.9"
325/30 Rr Actual measured diameter: 26.5"
Difference RR/FR: 2.3%
TPMS sensors took about 1 mile to learn, TC light went off.
02-02-2018, 02:21 PM
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Getting the front put on now. They used nitrogen for the 1st time too but I can’t see that causing an issue. I have about 200 miles now and on off ramps at 15 over posted speed limits, the car is literally fitting me and loosey goosey. And yes that’s a technical terms according to my kids
02-02-2018, 04:26 PM
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02-02-2018, 04:30 PM
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Well, after some somewhat limited driving but a couple of good on/off ramps with the new front tires........NO TC light. Car feels tight AF and back to its old self.
02-02-2018, 05:56 PM
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Glad it worked out. Based on your reports and the final resolution, I would guess that the problem wasn't with the new rear tires. Instead, the better traction of the rears compared to the down-to-the-bars worn fronts probably was read as a difference in traction of the fronts slipping compared to the rears, and the system was reading that difference to flash the light.
07-22-2019, 11:54 PM
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Was your TC light flash and brakes on its own? I have the same issue since I changed my rear tires back in Dec. my front tires now have 5mm and rear have 6mm.
08-19-2019, 04:47 AM
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The issue went away after I replaced my front tires as well. Same here my front tires also have a lot left. = ( I would gone with PS4s if I knew I had to change all at once.
I am very curious, is that mean we have to change all 4 tires at once from now on? This doesn't sound right to me.
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08-19-2019, 11:26 AM
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Yes, unfortunately you can’t just change your rears only even though your fronts have a lot of life left. These cars are so incredibly sensitive