Maximizing rear wheel traction

I took the WS6 out a few times this week (the first times since I've owned it...which has been for about a month) but I can't get any traction.
I've noticed that its very "tail out" whenever the roads are wet or there is any sand or dirt on the pavement.....pretty normal I figure.

But trying to launch this last week, I just can't get it to hook up. My best 0-60 time was 6.15 with massive wheel spin and 6.20 launching slowly and not getting on the gas at all until 2nd gear. (No, I don't have a track or any way to tell what my 60' times are) I just have a measured 0-60mph and 1/4 mile

The car has WAY more in it, but only if it hooks up, the threshhold of tire spin vs acceleration is such that getting 0-60 under 6 seconds just isn't possible. Granted, it is COLD here, only 50 degree days and the sun was under cloud cover everytime I tried to run. I think I've got decent tires, Goodyear F1's with almost full tread and I had them at about 30psi all around. (I'm sure a pound or two less rear, few pounds more front would have been better, but oh well)

But is there a way to keep the ass end of this beast planted...hell, I nailed it the other day comming out of a merge lane onto the highway at 65-70mph and when it shifted down it went tail out. I would have figured this car for having better traction than that (A4 trans, zero mods)

Anyone have any input??

Better tires.

And warmer weather.


Suspension helps, but I think it more related to weather than anything. At 50 degrees I am all over the road on drag radials.

LCA Relocation brackets will help some...

Cold weather and street tires means no traction...Nitto drag radials work real good on the street.

Welcome to owning a WS6. I have the same joys. Even more fun with a 6 speed. Only real way to solve it is to down grade into an all season tire with lots of siping. also going a bit narrower will help.

Even then this is a fair weather dry/warm pavement car. get w beater for winter and save the car.

I agree the weather is killing you. But the F1's are not the best tires. For a cheap trick, throw some airbags under it. Should help some.

Hotter tmps, and slicks.

MT ET Streets, BMR LCA's and Torque Arm. Just wouldn't drive in a heavy rain with DR's. If so be very carefull!!!!

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Originally Posted by RaSScal

Hotter tmps, and slicks.

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Originally Posted by jc99ls1ss

MT ET Streets, BMR LCA's and Torque Arm. Just wouldn't drive in a heavy rain with DR's. If so be very carefull!!!!

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Seriously guys?

Tires that will last 5-6K miles (if that) is the best recommendation?

I agree with suspension, but no need for a torque arm on that car. The LCA's and relocation brackets would be helpful though.
If the thread starter wants a sticky tire that is good on the street and can last...then he should get Nitto DR's. They will last 15-20K miles if not raced or beat on.

Or, Maybe an extra set of rear wheels for the sticky tires ! :drivin:

DRs suck, I never got mine to work. ET Streets and another set of regular tires.

+1 Nitto DRs

You could expect to get 12K - 15K out of a set of Nitto 555R drag radials. The traction on a relatively stock A4 on the streets is MUCH improved over that of a normal street tire.

Weather is also is VERY big factor here. Cold temps = cold pavement = cold tires = less traction. When it's hot in Atlanta and I've been driving around for a while I can find traction in most of second gear (6-speed with 3.90's, drag radials and 500+ rwhp), however on a cool night I'm still spinning at points in third.

+2 nitto drags they hook awsome 150 shot of the line no problems

I did not like Nittos at the track, they are pretty good on the street. I now have Hoosier QTPs for the track and Fuzions for street use. For me it's more important to hook at the track.