Dynamic mode and traction control

[Anonymous]

Further to my earlier post and kookaburra1457's reply, I'd also be interested in what tyres you have fitted. In my own experience, the OEM Pirelli's aren't particularly grippy in the wet. I've found Michelin PS4S' to be much better. Also bear in mind that the "usual" tyres fitted are summer tyres, which will not give ultimate grip in temperatures below about 8°C. Obviously, wet weather also doesn't help them warm up. I'm currently still running a set of Pirelli Sottozero winter tyres, which I keep on a spare set of rims & swap back and forth with the PS4S' for summer.

The tyres are Pirelli P Zeros and, to be honest, I have had Michelins on most of my previous cars with no issues at all so I may switch to those when the rears are due for renewal. I think I will be leaving the Dynamic button alone until the temperatures increase a bit just to be on the safe side.

How much tread do they have left? Mine is a RWD and the rear slipped once when the road was wet and cold and I was pushing the car to find its limit (I only bought it last December). It wasn't anything too scary. My front tyres are still new but I'll be replacing my rear tyres as soon as they get to 3mm which should be in 2-3 months.

I really like the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 & 6 but will be sticking with the OE P Zeros as I found them quite good in most conditions but I don't need to drive the car on the motorway in the rain so not really at risk of aquaplaning.

There is about 4- 4.5mm left on them so due some new ones soon.

 

[Timbo]

Just a side note, someone mentioned that trac mode is dsc off, it isnt.
Dsc off is dsc off, trac mode gives you a lot more leeway but will help you if things go to far.