Wheel spin in Eco whilst parking

[MonsterMonster]

I've driven hundred miles so I'm just getting used to the 5lr. Whilst turning into a carpark, turning left and apply slight accelerator at about walking speed a wheel spun which I've never experienced in an ice.

Is this normal? Road is damp 8c.

 

[Jomarkh]

The car has so much torque it is very easy to spin the wheels and not just from standstill.
Were you in eco?
Enjoy the power.

 

[MonsterMonster]

The car has so much torque it is very easy to spin the wheels and not just from standstill.
Were you in eco?
Enjoy the power.

Yep, car was in Eco mode and me in doddering mode.

 

[biffo]

It’s this instantaneous torque that breaks traction so easily, especially on the OEM tyres which are more geared towards efficiency than grip - but it’s the same torque that allows for hot hatch 0-60mph times ?

 

[5teep]

Yep, high torque and less weight at the front means the wheels spin easily. All it takes is a bit of grit on the road surface.

 

[Alb]

I have never seen this happen at parking speed.
Perhaps the accelerator was being applied a little too enthusiastically?

 

[Archev]

Yep, high torque and less weight at the front means the wheels spin easily. All it takes is a bit of grit on the road surface.

Aye it really needs the type 2, granny and a bag or two of emergency Worthers in the frunk to tie the front end down during launch ?

 

[smokie]

Yep, high torque and less weight at the front means the wheels spin easily. All it takes is a bit of grit on the road surface.

or the wrong kind of leaves...

 

[AdamMGEV]

I'm getting new tyres on Friday and hoping it helps as it happens to me a lot, but I am fairly heavy footed

 

[Prof1967]

Also car park surfaces can be very greasy particularly when wet and if its a painted surface.

 

[5teep]

Aye it really needs the type 2, granny and a bag or two of emergency Worthers in the frunk to tie the front end down during launch ?

If you watch EVJames frunk video he says he's put some of his heavier parts in the box to try and make up some weight at the front.

 

[5teep]

I don't know if it's my heavy foot (I learned to take it easy pulling off) or cheap tyres but I had the front tyres replaced a week or so back at only 16k miles, they were down to the marks.

 

[Archev]

I don't know if it's my heavy foot (I learned to take it easy pulling off) or cheap tyres but I had the front tyres replaced a week or so back at only 16k miles, they were down to the marks.

Smokin’ ?