Put my summer wheels back on...

immiketoo · 03-10-2010, 09:05 AM

I am amazed at how much better the car feels. I have stock 18s with the
PS2s, and the ride is smoother, the car is way more stable and it no longer drives like a truck.

When I put the snows on, I noticed a distinct difference in ride quality an handling, but it wasn't until last night when I put the summers back on that I realized how much the car suffered without them. I even got to clean my wheelwells, brakes and suspension! I hate winter.

M3Bliss · 03-10-2010, 11:09 AM

I'm going to wait until the end of the month. If I change them now it will curse the midwest to two weeks of blizzards. Since I had the snows installed before I took delivery I have never had the chance to drive on the 19's. Looking forward to some warmer weather and seeing the snow piles disappear.

PCGuRu2K · 03-10-2010, 11:11 AM

I put mines back on last week too.. Once the weather started hitting the 50's here winter tires drive like crap in warmer weather. Spring is here so I don't see us getting anymore snow in NY

immiketoo · 03-10-2010, 11:19 AM

Well I hope I haven't doomed the midwest to feet of snow, but I can say I am pleased to be back!

T89 · 03-10-2010, 11:44 AM

I know what you mean. There is quite a big difference between winters and summers. I just put my summers on my z4 last week. Now they're predicting snow for tomorrow

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adc · 03-10-2010, 01:39 PM

I changed them this morning but coming from a set of Conti ExtremeContact DWS as my winter setup, the PS2 are stiffer (less comfy).

It's not bad, I like the extra nuggets of road feel I'm getting with the PS2 - I think the only negatives are that the limits are much higher now, more difficult to play with the rear end...

Moxie · 03-10-2010, 01:44 PM

Envious - Been in storage & haven't driven it since early Novemeber. Thought I'd get it out this month, but had 4"-6" last Saturday & expecting snow tomorrow & Saturday again. Last two days feel like the coldest all Winter. Freking Winter will never end -

immiketoo · 03-10-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

I changed them this morning but coming from a set of Conti ExtremeContact DWS as my winter setup, the PS2 are stiffer (less comfy).

It's not bad, I like the extra nuggets of road feel I'm getting with the PS2 - I think the only negatives are that the limits are much higher now, more difficult to play with the rear end...

Mine is just the opposite in feel. PS2s are way smoother/comfy.

Loseit · 03-10-2010, 08:21 PM

i have been debating whether to switch yet.....I am gonna wait 2 more weeks I think

JohnnyRoaster · 03-10-2010, 11:07 PM

I am looking forward to the first of April. Anything sooner in New England will increase the chance of a snow storm. I can't wait to get back on the summer shoes. I have 18" PS2s and Dunlop wintersports for the colder months. The wintersports have a vibration from about 70-85 that bugs the crap out of me.

immiketoo · 03-11-2010, 10:08 AM

GOD I LOVE IT! Just got back from a blast. It's raining and its still better than snows. I am optimistic that I won't cause snow!

mocsman · 03-11-2010, 09:29 PM

Couldn't wait as well... I switched to my 20" VR G2's last weekend... No more snow please!!!

RedlineMotorworks · 03-11-2010, 09:29 PM

I'm switching them up this weekend...I can't wait either.

L-Altos · 03-14-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

GOD I LOVE IT! Just got back from a blast. It's raining and its still better than snows. I am optimistic that I won't cause snow!

Theres a 50/50 chance we will see snow again, but I would say there is a 90% we will see freezing temps.

Careful when that snowflake appears on your dash.

I'm waiting till April myself, my Pirelli Sotos rock so I dont feel as much of a compromise from the PS2s yet

CSanto · 03-14-2010, 12:06 PM

Next week or the last week in march for me. At night it still gets under 40 in NY. Gotta play it safe.

bobbyd1961 · 03-14-2010, 12:55 PM

i agree this week mine go back on. 60s this week in ny new jersey

03-10-2010, 11:09 AM	#2
M3Bliss Just Live'n the Dream 8 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, OH iTrader: (0)	I'm going to wait until the end of the month. If I change them now it will curse the midwest to two weeks of blizzards. Since I had the snows installed before I took delivery I have never had the chance to drive on the 19's. Looking forward to some warmer weather and seeing the snow piles disappear. __________________ 2009 M3, Silverstone/Black Leather, DCT, Ipod, Sat, 19"'s, Cold Weather, Premium, Tech, carbon roof.
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PCGuRu2K Private First Class 15 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2010 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I put mines back on last week too.. Once the weather started hitting the 50's here winter tires drive like crap in warmer weather. Spring is here so I don't see us getting anymore snow in NY
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03-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#5
T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	I know what you mean. There is quite a big difference between winters and summers. I just put my summers on my z4 last week. Now they're predicting snow for tomorrow T
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adc Major General 2750 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	I changed them this morning but coming from a set of Conti ExtremeContact DWS as my winter setup, the PS2 are stiffer (less comfy). It's not bad, I like the extra nuggets of road feel I'm getting with the PS2 - I think the only negatives are that the limits are much higher now, more difficult to play with the rear end...
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	Envious - Been in storage & haven't driven it since early Novemeber. Thought I'd get it out this month, but had 4"-6" last Saturday & expecting snow tomorrow & Saturday again. Last two days feel like the coldest all Winter. Freking Winter will never end -
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03-10-2010, 08:21 PM	#9
Loseit Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 AW/CR/CF E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	i have been debating whether to switch yet.....I am gonna wait 2 more weeks I think __________________ 2008 AW/FR/CF E92 M3 Retired: 2008 BSM/Saddle/Al 335Coupe Retired: 2001 Acura CL-S
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03-10-2010, 11:07 PM	#10
JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I am looking forward to the first of April. Anything sooner in New England will increase the chance of a snow storm. I can't wait to get back on the summer shoes. I have 18" PS2s and Dunlop wintersports for the colder months. The wintersports have a vibration from about 70-85 that bugs the crap out of me. __________________
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03-11-2010, 09:29 PM	#12
mocsman Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 264 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Couldn't wait as well... I switched to my 20" VR G2's last weekend... No more snow please!!!
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CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Next week or the last week in march for me. At night it still gets under 40 in NY. Gotta play it safe.
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bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i agree this week mine go back on. 60s this week in ny new jersey
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