Car Pulls left and right after Winter Tires Installed

SHEEDI · 11-16-2013, 04:23 PM

Hello
Today I got 17 blizzak ws70 with new 17 rims installed, Tires were ordered with rims + TPMS from tirerack.
New Tires+RimsTPMS were installed by locval shop and wheel alignment was also done. When I drove car on highway above 60MPH, car is plling me to left and right and traction sign comes flashes. when I put it in sport mode,car doesn't pull that hard it used t pull with summer 18 tires and car screams but no hard pulling . I called the shop but it was closed. I don't know what the problem is? Any inputs on this issue?

Thanks

SHEEDI · 11-16-2013, 09:30 PM

** update
I went for another test drive...when I push it hard,traction controls sign kicks in and it is holding it back,car screams and doesn't pull hard. could it be caz of new tires have to break in even after few hundred miles?
has any of you experienced this before?

ashmostro · 11-16-2013, 09:32 PM

Why are you "pulling hard" on winter tires? That's not what they are for- you are exceeding the limits of their traction, probably.

ashmostro · 11-16-2013, 09:34 PM

No, that's not what I'm saying.

SHEEDI · 11-16-2013, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmostro

Why are you "pulling hard" on winter tires? That's not what they are for- you are exceeding the limits of their traction, probably.

so you saying I cant drive car higher than 60MPH on winter tires? never heard about this

SHEEDI · 11-16-2013, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmostro

No, that's not what I'm saying.

can you please explain?

ashmostro · 11-16-2013, 09:44 PM

If you are cruising along at 60 without huge throttle inputs and are randomly losing traction, something is wrong with the car.

If you are flooring it on winter tires, expecting summer tire performance then your expectations could be the problem.

Tom K. · 11-16-2013, 09:51 PM

From your owner's manual:

"Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction
potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km."

Put about 200 gentle miles on those tires and get back to us.

Tom

SHEEDI · 11-16-2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

From your owner's manual:

"Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction
potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km."

Put about 200 gentle miles on those tires and get back to us.

Tom

Thanks Tom

SHEEDI · 11-17-2013, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmostro

If you are cruising along at 60 without huge throttle inputs and are randomly losing traction, something is wrong with the car.

If you are flooring it on winter tires, expecting summer tire performance then your expectations could be the problem.

Car didn't have any problem before i got tires replaced so why suddenly car has problem after changing tires..doesn't make any sense

SHEEDI · 11-17-2013, 06:18 AM

Folks,
this is what I found on tirerack

Breaking In Your Tires

Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond more quickly. Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.

NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period of 500 miles for optimum performance.

John 070 · 11-17-2013, 09:31 AM

I don't think a vehicle can pull both left and right. Perhaps it's a drift and related to the crown on the road surface....

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SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	Car Pulls left and right after Winter Tires Installed Hello Today I got 17 blizzak ws70 with new 17 rims installed, Tires were ordered with rims + TPMS from tirerack. New Tires+RimsTPMS were installed by locval shop and wheel alignment was also done. When I drove car on highway above 60MPH, car is plling me to left and right and traction sign comes flashes. when I put it in sport mode,car doesn't pull that hard it used t pull with summer 18 tires and car screams but no hard pulling . I called the shop but it was closed. I don't know what the problem is? Any inputs on this issue? Thanks Last edited by SHEEDI; 11-16-2013 at 04:29 PM..
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SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	** update I went for another test drive...when I push it hard,traction controls sign kicks in and it is holding it back,car screams and doesn't pull hard. could it be caz of new tires have to break in even after few hundred miles? has any of you experienced this before?
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Why are you "pulling hard" on winter tires? That's not what they are for- you are exceeding the limits of their traction, probably.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	If you are cruising along at 60 without huge throttle inputs and are randomly losing traction, something is wrong with the car. If you are flooring it on winter tires, expecting summer tire performance then your expectations could be the problem.
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	From your owner's manual: "Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km." Put about 200 gentle miles on those tires and get back to us. Tom
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SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	Folks, this is what I found on tirerack Breaking In Your Tires Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond more quickly. Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down. NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period of 500 miles for optimum performance.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I don't think a vehicle can pull both left and right. Perhaps it's a drift and related to the crown on the road surface....
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