hmm I don't know if this is a problem, but everytime i floor it, the traction control sign blinks on my dash and it won't go any faster unless i slow down and slowly accelerate.
I don't know if this is because how it is setup, or tire size etc, but basically from what iv seen my hankook winters are 215/55R on all 4.
any ideas what the problem is from?
hmm I don't know if this is a problem, but everytime i floor it, the traction control sign blinks on my dash and it won't go any faster unless i slow down and slowly accelerate.
I don't know if this is because how it is setup, or tire size etc, but basically from what iv seen my hankook winters are 215/50R on all 4.
any ideas what the problem is from?
turn off traction control and you wont have a problem, turn it on when there is snow on the ground
i run stagger 215/55 front and 215/60 rear just to avoid this and even then with a heavy foot the TCS kicks in so i cant imagine how bad it is with square setup
Yeah, traction was the first thing I noticed changing tires. The softer compound, skinnier tire, higher sidewall does not help acceleration control. TCS comes on more often now and you can really feel the sidewalls compared to the stock tire size. High speed maneuvers cause excess roll and even a bit of instability.
All these things are to be expected when switching to winters. Which makes me miss warm weather even more...
I'm running a square setup (225/45/18), but on factory 18's, which are staggered themselves (18x7.5 and 18x8) so TCS doesn't kick in nearly as often. The only time I see it go off is when going over pot holes and large dips in the road at highway speeds. Even then the only thing needed is to let go of the gas for a few seconds, no need to actually brake
For those of you running a staggered setup are any of you running a narrower the stock 18" wheels and 225f 245r set of tires? I'm thinking 215f 225r.
Also I've noticed with the cooler temps, damp roads and less traction that the TCS is much more sensitive. I wouldn't fuss about it unless the TCS comes on and stays on.
Also to maybe answer an above question, many RWD cars running a staggered setup for this reason... Wide tires on the rear for traction and shorter narrower tires on the front for quicker turn-in of the steering. Early Acura NSX actually had 2 different diameter wheels for this reason.
my friend right now is runnin' 215/55 and 215/60/17, IMO that is the
best setup i can think of......and i kinda regret not
getthin' this setup w/ steelies+continental EWS......cuz he only paid $700ish....for the
whole setup....i should of j/ went w/ this route, and j/ store/sold
my OEM alloys and never see them again~
I am currently in the market for a winter set up as my winter beater broke down. From what I read in this thread these specs are ideal for the GT model:
Hankook W409 i*Pike (215/55/17 front, 215/60/17 rear) on 17" alloy rims that are able to clear Brembo brakes (+30 offset or below).
Don't really care since they are winters, and the dealer paid for the whole set-up. Don't think it would have been my first choice, but the rims that Hyundai sells in their winter packages are not much better.
So now that we have had some snow, it might be a good idea to get some reviews.
How do you like the tires and driving your GC in the snow?
Any complaints?
Any issues with the TCS for those running a square set?
I will start.
Because my GC doesnt get driven alot (mostly the wife to/from work a few days a week) and I have snows on my Civic, Im currently using the OEM Bridgestone all season tires on the stock 18" wheels. The tires are actually not too bad. The ABS and TCS do a great job of keeping the car under control.
The only issue Ive had was just last night when I accidentally (STUPID ME) drove into some very deep (maybe 1-2 feet) unplowed snow at the end of my street and the car got immediately stuck LOL. Luckily I had 1 of my neighbors give me a gentle push and I was free. Deep snow+all seasons+all seasons=helplessly stuck.
Im probably going to get snows just to be safe after my little mishap. But, with a low car like the GC, deep snow is definately the enemy and should be avoided.
17" ipike square setup. We've had some pretty dynamic weather days this winter and the car and tires have performed well. Driving style is normal and includes uphill and downhill roads. TCS behaved itself with no odd stuff going on.
My Hankook iPikes are doing great. Like MTD, I rarely drive my GC but I got them anyways. The GC is pretty compliant when turning and braking on slippery surfaces. As long as the snow isn't deeper than the car then things are all good! I run a staggered setup on 17" rims and have no TCS issues.
One thing though, the tires are so sticky that if my car is parked outside on clean pavement for multiple days without moving it actually freezes to the ground lol, and takes some tricky clutch work to un-stick!
the TCS is great, i slide, it keeps me straight when there are lots of cars around
without TCS the car is still fine, i just power through the slide to correct myself but i do this in empty streets i know are wide enough for me to control
i didnt get stuck with it but my girl did trying to get up the icy incline to the garage, i had to roll it back and get more speed
i also had to reverse up a hill and even though it slipped a bit i was able to keep it straight and the tires kept me going up, if it was all season i think i would slide down the hill
18 inch Michelin X-Ice, staggered. I've driven through the worst of what this winter has given us so far, and not once have I been stuck or lost control.
Great snow tire, and an even better ice tire. I still get a bit of vibration around 100/120 kph, but I've that a lot of people are getting similar steering feedback with winter tire set-ups.
I used to own Hankook Ice Bears, and Blizzaks on my G35 Coupe, and the X-Ice tires have outperformed both (different car yes, but very similar driving characteristics).
I have the same set up and exact same car you do. I find the X-ice are great when there is less than 10 cm of snow. Anything more than that, and you really have to baby the throttle on the 3.8. Short shifting is a must. Not sure about the X-ice's now when it comes to deeper snow. It can be pretty tricky at times.
17" Hankook iPike W409 staggered
cant remember the exact dimensions but i think it was 225/50&55/17
Fantastic winter tires, I love them. Im sure theres better tires out there, but theyre also considerably more expensive. The iPikes have kept me stable and safe through pretty much all of the bad snowstorms we've been having.
The back still wiggles a bit during acceleration on really bad days but thats because Ive got a heavy foot. Plus with TCS on, the car immediately corrects itself.
Ive driven through DEEP snow, so deep that I could hear it rubbing on the bottom of my car, and yet Ive driven through it with no problems.
To me the W409 is the best bang for the buck winter tire out there.
If you cant afford them, look for a cheaper alternative. IMO ANY winter tire is better than all seasons.
Because if you're stuck in thick snow, the tcs cuts throttle and you can't get out whereas if you turn it off, you can get out because the tcs won't cut the throttle anymore when it senses the tire spinning.
Also, when you use the throttle to induce oversteer, you aren't actually holding the throttle and "drifting". You basically just push on it a bit to get the tail out a bit to counter the understeer you get when turning on slippery surfaces. The only way you can do this properly without the tcs cutting in is to turn it off.
That being said, I do keep my tcs on unless I need to turn it off.
17" prices. Does not include taxes, but includes everything else. Prices might also slightly differ depending on a square or staggered set-up. Stag would be more $ and also depend on tire availability.
Genesis Coupe (Non Brembo)
Option 1 - $750.00
4 x 215-55-17 Winter Claw Extreme
4 x 17” Steel Wheels
4 x Plastic Tire Bags
4 x Mount, Balance and Install
Option 2 package with Hankook W409 iPike - $860.00
Option 3 package with Bridgestone Winterforce - $910.00
Option 4 package with Hankook W310 - $970.00
Option 5 package with Continental Extreme Winter - $1,030.00
Option 6 package with Michelin X-ice2 - $1,070.00
Option 7 package with Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 - $1,180.00
Option 8 package with Toyo Garit KX - $1,180.00
Upgrade to Alloy wheels for Genesis - $260.00 in total.
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