Since I put on my summers, I was using the 29/33 that BMW recommends for 225/50/16 summer tires, with 4 passengers. After many spirited drives, I think they could definately use more. I just went out and put 38 in the front and 41 in the rear. The 41 is the recommended setting for the rear tires with a full load, and it's supposed to have 33 in the front. I like neutral handling though, so I figured a 3PSI difference would be sufficient.
So, now I have:
225/50/16 Contisports
Street only
38/41
Late last night on the way home from work in the rain, I took some backroads to let out some of the stress of working 9 hours on a Saturday. I came around some turns with the ASC off, drifting nicely (the flappy sidewalls not inspiring much confidence) through the abondoned twisty street. On the last turn in second gear powering out though, without warning the rear swung out dramatically. I started to catch it but realized that I might end up sliding sideways into a curb anyways so I stomped on the clutch and brakes, screeching to a halt. I was now just past perpendicular to my intended path about 10" from the curb.
Undoubtedly my mistake, but still taught me a few things about pushing a RWD car in the rain. The feeling the car gave as I slid to a halt felt almost like a was on the rim edge for crying out loud, so I decided that it's time for a pressure change.
I don't need any lectures BTW, I got the moral of the expereince already.
So, now I have:
225/50/16 Contisports
Street only
38/41
Late last night on the way home from work in the rain, I took some backroads to let out some of the stress of working 9 hours on a Saturday. I came around some turns with the ASC off, drifting nicely (the flappy sidewalls not inspiring much confidence) through the abondoned twisty street. On the last turn in second gear powering out though, without warning the rear swung out dramatically. I started to catch it but realized that I might end up sliding sideways into a curb anyways so I stomped on the clutch and brakes, screeching to a halt. I was now just past perpendicular to my intended path about 10" from the curb.
Undoubtedly my mistake, but still taught me a few things about pushing a RWD car in the rain. The feeling the car gave as I slid to a halt felt almost like a was on the rim edge for crying out loud, so I decided that it's time for a pressure change.
I don't need any lectures BTW, I got the moral of the expereince already.