BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 (E90 / E92 / E93) > M3 Photos/Video/Media Gallery
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-22-2008, 06:48 AM   #1
Big Windy
Major General
Big Windy's Avatar
United_States
150
Rep
5,124
Posts

Drives: None
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Sport Edition A7s on JB e92

Just mounted my A7 winters this morning. We got our first snowfall here yesterday, so I figured that it was finally time to put them on. I went through Ben @ Tirerack. Here is the setup:

18x8 Fronts on Dunlop Winter Sport 3D 235/40
18x9 Rears on Dunlop Winter Sport 3D 245/40

I was previously unsure of the M3's centerbore, but confirmed today that it is indeed 72.56mm (as many of you told me).

I'm happy with the winter setup. There is obviously a noticeable loss in handling, and there is increased tire noise and vibration at higher speeds. Nonetheless, the 19"s were like hockey pucks on the way to the lift this morning, so having winters on the car is a big relief! Enjoy the pics, I'm sure most of you needing winters have already made a purchase, but this will let you know whether you like this style on the M3. I know that winters aren't about looks, but I personally think that this combo is a pretty good one for a winter setup.
Attached Images
    
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 07:07 AM   #2
Deda
Major General
Deda's Avatar
Croatia
561
Rep
7,034
Posts

Drives: BMW M5 comp
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Croatia

iTrader: (0)

sweet looking.
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 07:11 AM   #3
jeff.m3
Major
jeff.m3's Avatar
700
Rep
1,138
Posts

Drives: G80
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tri-State

iTrader: (13)

I like!
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 08:03 AM   #4
jamesisel
Major
jamesisel's Avatar
United_States
17
Rep
1,035
Posts

Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee

iTrader: (0)

lookin pretty good
__________________
Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 08:21 AM   #5
06BMW330
Lieutenant
06BMW330's Avatar
United_States
9
Rep
521
Posts

Drives: 06 330xi
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: WESTCHESTER NY

iTrader: (0)

looks nice...the winter tires look beefy lol
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 08:40 AM   #6
Pitkis
First Lieutenant
Pitkis's Avatar
Finland
71
Rep
338
Posts

Drives: i8 2014
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tampere, Finland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Windy View Post
Just mounted my A7 winters this morning. We got our first snowfall here yesterday, so I figured that it was finally time to put them on. I went through Ben @ Tirerack. Here is the setup:
Looks really good! I seldom say this since most of the aftermarket wheels are of my opinion worse than OEMs. This is the best looking winter set-up I'v seen.

My own M3 went to winter restore yesterday. It's already quite cold around here and snowstorm is coming this evening. The ride wasn't the easiest I'v done, about 15 km on glazing icy roads to survive with PS2s. Fortunately everything went fine, tomorrow I'll fix the car after the thick ice and snow is melted away in warm carhouse.

By the way, here's a photo of my car (right IB) and couple friends' machine when we were invited to drive Audis a week ago. JB E93 has EOM winter set-up sold by BMW.
Attached Images
    
__________________
i8 2014 (PI, Protonic Blue), X1 25i 2016. Gone F30 320i xDrive 2013, E84 X1 23d 2010, E60 530 xdA 2006, E92M3 2008, R53 Mini Cooper S 2006, F430 F1 2008
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 10:55 AM   #7
doba_s
Major General
doba_s's Avatar
United_States
405
Rep
6,107
Posts

Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Danville

iTrader: (26)

these are very nice ... it will be easy to clean them too !
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 10:59 AM   #8
Blake
Banned
No_Country
750
Rep
4,649
Posts

Drives: Chevy Aveo
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Parent's Basement

iTrader: (7)

winter would drive me nuts. i'm glad i don't have to contend with snow and ice. i can't stand my car dirty at all.
Appreciate 0
      11-22-2008, 12:57 PM   #9
schnell325
Bored at work....
schnell325's Avatar
Canada
887
Rep
5,378
Posts

Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Comox Valley

iTrader: (8)

Easy to clean is an understatement!!
__________________
Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD!
Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD!
Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS
What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
Appreciate 0
      11-23-2008, 04:38 AM   #10
torredresen
Captain
Belgium
53
Rep
712
Posts

Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2005 Z4; 2.0  [0.00]
2005 Z4  [0.00]
looking nice for getting thru the wintertimes

Greetz
Appreciate 0
      11-23-2008, 03:16 PM   #11
positiveions
Lieutenant General
positiveions's Avatar
Lebanon
961
Rep
11,722
Posts

Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Upland, CA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
that is insane weather. No thanks. I love it down here in southern calif
Appreciate 0
      11-24-2008, 01:19 AM   #12
armyav8tor
n1smo
armyav8tor's Avatar
United_States
97
Rep
1,483
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Huntsville, AL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Remember to rinse off the undercarriage at least 2x a week. My M3 is sitting this one out.
Appreciate 0
      11-24-2008, 01:36 AM   #13
Big Windy
Major General
Big Windy's Avatar
United_States
150
Rep
5,124
Posts

Drives: None
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by armyav8tor View Post
Remember to rinse off the undercarriage at least 2x a week. My M3 is sitting this one out.
yeah, i figure i'll take it to the power washer to spray the undercarraige on M-W-F after work. the salt can be pretty nasty. either way, no problems with the 335i in the winter, so she'll be okay
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:53 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST