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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Need help! I just bought a 04 roadster and when I take a corner at a decent speed the traction control kicks in.
The guy I bought it from had 245/45/17 on the front and 225/50/17 in the rear. After doing some research on this forum I found out it was because the different tire sizes causing the traction control to come on during cornering.
To try and solve this problem I put a set of 245/45/17 in the rear to match the fronts and stop the TC from engaging when cornering.
I took the car out for a drive after the new tires were installed and the TC in still coming on when I take a corner with any bit of speed! Why? Can anyone give me some advice on how to fix this? Thanks
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Do you have VDC?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:16 AM
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I don't know?, I do have the button to turn off the traction control. where do I check to see if I have VDC? My roadster is the grand touring model if that helps?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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I don't know?, I do have the button to turn off the traction control. where do I check to see if I have VDC? My roadster is the grand touring model if that helps?
VDC and TCS are the same button. If is says TCS you do NOT have VDC.

The 4-square set-up should NOT be a problem with TCS. I assume you are running:

F-17x7.5
R-17x8

Inspect the wheels with a tape. Make sure you are running the same size wheels on the rear axle.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Grand touring will have VDC, no go read the top 100 question. It will tell you what is wrong with your car.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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