What have you done with or to your M3 today?

C Dome · 08-17-2017, 08:26 AM

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Finally gave it a quick wash

GOT dammit I love that color. Excellent choice with brakes as well.

are0lies · 08-17-2017, 09:26 AM

I got a verbal warning after doing 85. I did get a fix-it ticket for front tints.

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 10:50 AM

Two new rear tires. Have to keep wifey and the kid safe. Thank you to the guys at AK tires in clearwater Fl.

GRUESOM3 · 08-17-2017, 11:55 AM

Installed a misterchaft gt2 with the shield on my e90. Loving the sound and the stealth look of the shield.

carenthuziast · 08-17-2017, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Two new rear tires. Have to keep wifey and the kid safe. Thank you to the guys at AK tires in clearwater Fl.

What type, how much, and how long did you have to wait?

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Two new rear tires. Have to keep wifey and the kid safe. Thank you to the guys at AK tires in clearwater Fl.

What type, how much, and how long did you have to wait?

Rears, Bridgestone Potenzas 265/35/19. $245 per tire installed. No wait, made an appointment, tires were sitting there waiting for me. Fronts have a ton of tread, rears were near dead when I bought the car a few weeks ago. Tire rack has them for $230 each. Then you have to have them delivered to you and pay for install. So I got a good price.

Richbot · 08-17-2017, 01:46 PM

Tire rack usually has an installer in your area, sometimes install will be in included as part of the purchase price. Disposal is usually still on you

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

Tire rack usually has an installer in your area, sometimes install will be in included as part of the purchase price. Disposal is usually still on you

Did not know that. Had been told it was delivery only. I am good with my tire guy but that is good info for those who don't have someone.

Richbot · 08-17-2017, 03:05 PM

I just started using it recently because I didn't trust any of the trusted shops, lol

timothy2001 · 08-17-2017, 04:00 PM

Just had four 4S's mounted and balanced (sourced from Tire Rack who had the lowest price) and my wheels powder coated dark bronze. I was worried I would not be happy with the color but I think it looks great. Will post pics after I can wash the car this weekend.

carenthuziast · 08-17-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Rears, Bridgestone Potenzas 265/35/19. $245 per tire installed. No wait, made an appointment, tires were sitting there waiting for me. Fronts have a ton of tread, rears were near dead when I bought the car a few weeks ago. Tire rack has them for $230 each. Then you have to have them delivered to you and pay for install. So I got a good price.

Why those? you don't like the Michelin super sports?

do you have 220 rims?

cliverman · 08-17-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Just had four 4S's mounted and balanced (sourced from Tire Rack who had the lowest price) and my wheels powder coated dark bronze. I was worried I would not be happy with the color but I think it looks great. Will post pics after I can wash the car this weekend.

Curious you thoughts on the 4Ss. I'm looking into those as well.

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Rears, Bridgestone Potenzas 265/35/19. $245 per tire installed. No wait, made an appointment, tires were sitting there waiting for me. Fronts have a ton of tread, rears were near dead when I bought the car a few weeks ago. Tire rack has them for $230 each. Then you have to have them delivered to you and pay for install. So I got a good price.

Why those? you don't like the Michelin super sports?

do you have 220 rims?

I have 359 ZCP rims. I am E92 with competition package. The fronts were already pretty new. Former owner did not change out the rears. So I wanted to make sure all the tires matched. I'll consider super sports when the time comes to replace all four. I did try them out today and they hook up nicely under 3/4 throttle.

timothy2001 · 08-17-2017, 05:32 PM

Cliverman:

Too soon to tell. Driven it from tire shop home, to wheel shop and home with no agggresive driving at all too much traffic.

My PSS were pretty worn so that can explain why it is quieter and far smoother over bumps.

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Just had four 4S's mounted and balanced (sourced from Tire Rack who had the lowest price) and my wheels powder coated dark bronze. I was worried I would not be happy with the color but I think it looks great. Will post pics after I can wash the car this weekend.

My wheels are powder coated with a clear coat on top. The clear coat has bubbled up. Some of the powder coating below the clear coat has chipped also.
How much typically to redo the powder coat per wheel? Is it practical to strip down the coating and bring the 359's back to life? I kinda like the chrome look.

carenthuziast · 08-17-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

I have 359 ZCP rims. I am E92 with competition package. The fronts were already pretty new. Former owner did not change out the rears. So I wanted to make sure all the tires matched. I'll consider super sports when the time comes to replace all four. I did try them out today and they hook up nicely under 3/4 throttle.

so your tires are not run flats?

do you know of non run flat options for 220's?

virjose · 08-17-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by C Dome

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Finally gave it a quick wash

GOT dammit I love that color. Excellent choice with brakes as well.

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Originally Posted by C Dome

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Originally Posted by virjose

Finally gave it a quick wash

GOT dammit I love that color. Excellent choice with brakes as well.

Thanks!

UPSROD · 08-17-2017, 06:23 PM

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so your tires are not run flats?

do you know of non run flat options for 220's?

NO M cars come with run flat tires!

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

I have 359 ZCP rims. I am E92 with competition package. The fronts were already pretty new. Former owner did not change out the rears. So I wanted to make sure all the tires matched. I'll consider super sports when the time comes to replace all four. I did try them out today and they hook up nicely under 3/4 throttle.

so your tires are not run flats?

do you know of non run flat options for 220's?

Mine are not run flats. Nice when you need them but very expensive. I never run them down that low but of course you can always catch a nail and get stuck on the side of the road. I have AAA so I wouldn't be stuck too long. I'm sure there are plenty of run flats and non run flat tires out there for 19's. Check the tire and wheel section.

carenthuziast · 08-17-2017, 08:12 PM

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NO M cars come with run flat tires!

Holy crap, then what are we supposed to do with a flat other than AAA or bmw roadside service?

UPSROD · 08-17-2017, 08:18 PM

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Holy crap, then what are we supposed to do with a flat other than AAA or bmw roadside service?

There is a repair kit in the trunk...as a last resort!

Munichm3 · 08-17-2017, 08:35 PM

Run flats run like trash, are heavier, and cost too much.

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