Q&A;: BMW M4 launch control problem

Q.  I have a 2015 BMW M4 , as much as I love this car the launch control is all but useless. It wants to rip the tyres to shreds, even at 2200rpm with good heat in them. When testing this car have you had this issue and have you been able to achieve the times close to the manufacturer's claim? It seems the rear rim and tyre size is not up to the task, I understand about varying factors that effect the claimed figures but is there anything to combat the traction issues on this car generally speaking? 

Regards, Frank

A. Yes we have had the same issue and agree that it is tricky to get the best out of. However, we have managed to achieve BMW's 0-100 time of 4.1 seconds but it's not easy. We drive the car in manual gearbox mode - whether it's M-DCT or the manual 'box - and do not use launch control, warm tyres and the perfect road surface are all needed to get there. Besides fitting slick race tyres and adapting the right driving technique not much else can be done to tame the 550Nm and nature of this beast.