New Yokohama ADVAN RS's are FINALLY on their way!

montreal red · 04-19-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

i like it. so your set is black rather than the standard dark gunmetal?

yeap, powdercoated matte black. i didnt mean to powdercoat it but i had stone chips on my wheel after i went to a few track days. i hated these tiny imperfections all over the wheel so i powdercoated the wheels. the powdercoating seems to be lasting much longer than the stock paint job.

M3V8Driver · 04-21-2010, 08:03 PM

Well, three of the wheels showed up today, stacked outside my garage. The first thing I noticed was a hole in the top box (one of the 18x10s). Sure enough, upon inspection, whatever it was that caused the hole during shipping went all the way through and nicked the wheel! WTF UPS!?!?! I waited three months for these wheels, and now I'll probably have to wait another three months for a replacement. I'm fricking pissed.

STALKER · 04-21-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

Well, three of the wheels showed up today, stacked outside my garage. The first thing I noticed was a hole in the top box (one of the 18x10s). Sure enough, upon inspection, whatever it was that caused the hole during shipping went all the way through and nicked the wheel! WTF UPS!?!?! I waited three months for these wheels, and now I'll probably have to wait another three months for a replacement. I'm fricking pissed.

That sucks.
Posts some pics of the wheels if you get a chance.
Are the Advans packaged well?

M3V8Driver · 04-21-2010, 08:43 PM

Yes, they were packaged well. Partly by Yokohama, and partly by Julius at WSTO, who added more security. In the end, if UPS wants to damage your goods, they find a way.

STALKER · 04-21-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

Yes, they were packaged well. Partly by Yokohama, and partly by Julius at WSTO, who added more security. In the end, if UPS wants to damage your goods, they find a way.

I hear that, they have damaged a few of my pieces before.

aus · 04-21-2010, 09:41 PM

Sorry to hear that. I hope they take care of this BS. I know you waited a LONG time for them.

1MOREMOD · 04-21-2010, 09:52 PM

i had similar experience with my wheels. they where left in the driveway where anyone could steal them and the boxes where all beat to hell. luckily there was no damage to the wheels.

M3V8Driver · 04-21-2010, 10:12 PM

I asked them to leave them in my driveway with no signature required. They won't get touched, let alone stolen, where I live. My only worries were with UPS handling them, and as it turned out, my worries were well founded. I filed a claim and notified WTSO, and sent pictures. A UPS inspector is supposed to pay me a visit as follow-up to the claim, however, even if they replace it, it's not going to account for the time lost waiting for it to arrive. There goes my summer!

skierman64 · 04-21-2010, 10:16 PM

Those wheels are some of the best I've seen on the E92M. Wow. What's the best price for a set of 18s?

OMID INC · 04-21-2010, 10:33 PM

i almost got the RS's in 19 for daily use. decided to go HRE, but now im thinking of the RS's in 18 as my track set up.. mmmm

STALKER · 04-21-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

Those wheels are some of the best I've seen on the E92M. Wow. What's the best price for a set of 18s?

I ordered mine from Renn-Spec, they had the best price.
Mine should be here in 3 to 4 weeks. I ordered them about 4 weeks ago.
Specs are 18x9.5 and 18x10.

mastek · 04-22-2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Congrats. They are AWESOME wheels. Light, strong, affordable and look great.

not that strong .... the 19's will bend on a nasty pothole .... especially that weird dual-channel outer lip (tough to fix).

18's should be better = more sidewall.

I am considering the same setup as STALKER ... but I was hoping to do a square setup with spacers (18x10) .... I have forged Volk's for the track, ... but i loove the 10-spoke design of the RS's .... especially my huge looking 19's

mastek · 04-22-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

I don't care what it "looks" like. It's about performance. Having a wider front track will increase understeer, which is NOT desirable. Yokohama got it right. Sorry to be blunt, but that's how it is.

WHAT??
Having a wider track in the front will 'decrease' understeer (not 'increase')
and depending on the front to back track difference and chassis balance .... it will 'promote' oversteer.

I run 9.5 (265 R-Comp) Front ....and 10.5 (285 R-Comp) Rear ... and mid-corner the balance is surprisingly neutral .... enough so I can throttle-steer through the corner adjusting my trajectory for a fast exit.

M3V8Driver · 04-22-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mastek

WHAT?? Having a wider track in the front will 'decrease' understeer (not 'increase')
and depending on the front to back track difference and chassis balance .... it will 'promote' oversteer.

That is right. I didn't type what I was thinking. Still not desireable. Still have not heard from UPS!

M3V8Driver · 04-23-2010, 10:50 PM

Well, despite the claim with UPS for the nick they put in one of the rear wheels, I went ahead and got the Toyo R888's mounted today. Went with a road-force balance and nitrogen. In case you've haven't followed, here are the specs:
FRONT:
18x9, et24, 255/35

REAR:
18x10, et20, 275/35

I'll add pictures when they're on the car, but that might not be for a while now (was going to be tomorrow).

STALKER · 04-23-2010, 11:17 PM

Great looking set up.
UPS really damaged the finish on that wheel.
Are you going to file for a new wheel, or refinish it?

Trier Germany · 04-24-2010, 12:29 AM

This setup looks like pure fun!

enricob · 04-26-2010, 03:33 PM

have you any problem with ET ?? It seem to low for M3 e92

Kev · 04-26-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by enricobraglia

have you any problem with ET ?? It seem to low for M3 e92

That's not too low at all. In fact, it pushes out the wheels nicely.

Radiation Joe · 04-26-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

Well, despite the claim with UPS for the nick they put in one of the rear wheels, I went ahead and got the Toyo R888's mounted today. Went with a road-force balance and nitrogen. In case you've haven't followed, here are the specs:
FRONT:
18x9, et24, 255/35

REAR:
18x10, et20, 275/35

I'll add pictures when they're on the car, but that might not be for a while now (was going to be tomorrow).

Don't be a wimp.

I put my PSCs on to scrub in just in time for the rain. It just makes driving that much more interesting.
265/35-18 on 9.5 et35 w/12mm spacer in front
295/30-18 on 10.5 et25 in the rear
The wheels are BBS forged magnesium REs I have a second set optimized for an e46 M3 (rears are ET29) for sale if anyone is interested. 17 lbs a piece.

montreal red · 04-26-2010, 08:16 PM

congrats on the wheels. i wouldnt mind having 18" advans. i'd save a lot on tires.

aus · 04-27-2010, 01:37 AM

When are they going on the car?

04-21-2010, 08:03 PM	#24
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M3V8Driver Captain 73 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Yes, they were packaged well. Partly by Yokohama, and partly by Julius at WSTO, who added more security. In the end, if UPS wants to damage your goods, they find a way. __________________ Mmmm... M&Ms, Dale
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04-21-2010, 09:41 PM	#28
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Sorry to hear that. I hope they take care of this BS. I know you waited a LONG time for them. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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04-21-2010, 09:52 PM	#29
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i had similar experience with my wheels. they where left in the driveway where anyone could steal them and the boxes where all beat to hell. luckily there was no damage to the wheels. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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04-21-2010, 10:12 PM	#30
M3V8Driver Captain 73 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I asked them to leave them in my driveway with no signature required. They won't get touched, let alone stolen, where I live. My only worries were with UPS handling them, and as it turned out, my worries were well founded. I filed a claim and notified WTSO, and sent pictures. A UPS inspector is supposed to pay me a visit as follow-up to the claim, however, even if they replace it, it's not going to account for the time lost waiting for it to arrive. There goes my summer! __________________ Mmmm... M&Ms, Dale
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OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	i almost got the RS's in 19 for daily use. decided to go HRE, but now im thinking of the RS's in 18 as my track set up.. mmmm
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04-23-2010, 10:50 PM	#37
M3V8Driver Captain 73 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	New Yokohama ADVAN RS's - Pics w/ R888's Mounted Well, despite the claim with UPS for the nick they put in one of the rear wheels, I went ahead and got the Toyo R888's mounted today. Went with a road-force balance and nitrogen. In case you've haven't followed, here are the specs: FRONT: 18x9, et24, 255/35 REAR: 18x10, et20, 275/35 I'll add pictures when they're on the car, but that might not be for a while now (was going to be tomorrow). Attached Images __________________ Mmmm... M&Ms, Dale
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04-23-2010, 11:17 PM	#38
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	Great looking set up. UPS really damaged the finish on that wheel. Are you going to file for a new wheel, or refinish it? __________________
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04-26-2010, 03:33 PM	#40
enricob First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	have you any problem with ET ?? It seem to low for M3 e92
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04-26-2010, 08:16 PM	#43
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	congrats on the wheels. i wouldnt mind having 18" advans. i'd save a lot on tires. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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04-27-2010, 01:37 AM	#44
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	When are they going on the car? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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