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I agree with that as well. Not sure why Blizzaks are so popular, awful, squishy tire imo.
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11-12-2009, 10:07 PM | #112 |
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I bought 2 sets of winter tires, one was supposed to come with a $50 amex card and the other was a $25, but I never received them?.. |
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11-18-2009, 04:03 PM | #113 |
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winter package deals?
Hey Ben - I decided to bite the bullet and get a winter set up. Are there any "specials" right now on a winter tire/wheel packages? Do you have any inexpensive 18" wheels that will fit that have an all-black finish (matte)? Tire size I'm not too worried about. BMW recommends going all square (and narrower) for winter, so that's fine with me...235 or 245's. I'd be happy w/LM-25's (I know they are being discontinued) or the LM-60s...or Dunlops as well.
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11-21-2009, 09:20 PM | #114 |
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better in the DRY!
Just got my dunlops 235/40-18 installed and I'm amazed at the massive performance improvement (at least up to 7/10's agression)-increased torque due to smaller rear wheel,much less understeer due to more narrow rear tires, lower center of gravity due to attatchment point of suspension being 0.47 " closer to ground and with wheels at 18.5 lbs I am getting much quicker response to initial turn in and better steering feel and less steering effort , oh and the ride is more forgiving and more controled. I dont drive full out and I realize that ultimate cornering would be limited but I never get there (what % of us realy due?). Bottom line I wanted snow tires and I got a car that feels like a 911. But of course I have less ground clearance(like for snow), an inacurate speedo and an odometer that will end my warrany 4%ahead of time,higher revs at speed and of course lower gas mileage.
I'm kinda happy over all but wish I had been informed of the impact the lower rolling radius would have when I ordered the setup from Tire Rack so I could have made an informed decision. |
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I've only done 100 KM on them though so they are not broken in yet.
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As a side note about rebate: Our site attracts visitors from all over the world, but most of the manufacturer rebates are limited to just the U.S. (AK, HI, and APO addresses are sometimes but not always included).
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11-23-2009, 04:13 PM | #119 | |
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11-23-2009, 08:35 PM | #120 | |
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11-24-2009, 04:41 PM | #121 |
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It's probably me being dumber than I realize!
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11-24-2009, 04:45 PM | #122 | |
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With regard to fuel mileage, the reduced frontal area gives less drag, and the reduced diameter helps acceleration, but as you mention, higher revs on the highway can mean a reduction in mileage when cruising. So with more city miles it could help, more hwy miles and it could hurt. Generally fuel mileage goes down in cold weather anyway, so hard to get an apples to apples comparison. On the dry handling side, don't everybody go buying 235's all around for your summer setup. Handling feel is *very* subjective, so not everyone will necessarily feel the same way about a given setup. Depending on how hard you push, you may feel the need for the wider widths for the dry weather. This is not to discount Jeff's experience, which is clearly very positive from a handling standpoint (and for snow too we hope ), just a word of caution that individual results may vary.
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11-29-2009, 08:44 PM | #123 |
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Sorry for digging up an old post. Ben would you recommend the same sizes for the newer LM60's or Dunlop M3's? Thanks.
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11-30-2009, 09:53 PM | #124 |
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I'm not really happy with my M5 Reps, i'm planning to finda new setup while using the same winter tires(235/40/18 and 245/40/18) ... my 2 options would be 18x8.5 et25 all around, or 18x8.5 et25 and 18x9.5 et20 rears... are these okay?
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12-02-2009, 08:58 PM | #125 |
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Ben -
Just wanted to let you know that I received my Winter package (TR's and Dunlop 3D's @ 245/40/18) this evening and everything looks great! Now I can't wait for it to snow so I can see ow everything performs! I would like to say thanks again for all your assistance with my order and helping with finding a substitute tire for the still-on-order LM-60's. Jim
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12-04-2009, 12:37 AM | #126 |
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Hi Ben,
This is an awesome thread. I am looking for winter tires and wheels for my e90 M3. I track the car and I've been looking at the TRM MT1 because of their light weight. I was thinking of getting the MT1s to mount my PS2's and run them for street and track in summer. Then, putting PA3's staggered set up on the OEM 18's for winter. So I've got a couple questions. How are the TRM MT1's so light when they are gravity cast? Are they strong and durable (and safe) for track use? I need the reassurance before committing to a purchase. Thanks for your answers! |
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12-05-2009, 10:27 PM | #127 |
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I want to put a winter tire on my stock 19s. Any suggestions?
I live in NY so if there is a better performing tire in wet conditions that would be helpful too. I have aftermarket 19s with ps2s and stock 19s with ps2, I dont want to buy a set of 18s for 3 months of bad weather. |
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Got my Sport A7 and Michelin PA2 setup delivered today, and installed them on the e90 as it got dark. I'll grab some pictures for everyone tomorrow. I did a little driving around, and I'm very impressed so far. Thanks again for all your help and expert advice. It all happened just in time, as they're calling for a huge storm tonight and tomorrow! Last edited by gthberg; 12-08-2009 at 05:05 PM.. Reason: Promised Pics |
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12-07-2009, 10:45 PM | #129 |
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Hey Ben,
a little confused on this so i figure i ll ask you. i have 225/40R19 and 245/40R19 LM25 pairs. can I use these on the 19inch wheel set up for the M3? SlammedM3 gave me a site and the difference is less than an inch in diameter, they are narrower and i figure that would be better in the snow. Thanks red |
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12-09-2009, 02:32 PM | #130 |
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I got Dunlop D3's installed a few weeks ago and today it finally snowed. It was pretty slushy snow but I found the traction was very good in these conditions, will post more once I experience ice and real snow.
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12-21-2009, 07:55 AM | #131 |
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Ben - Question regarding sizing. I know BMW recommends a square 235/40/18 setup (which I'm fine with) but this is almost an inch shorter than OEM rear so it'll hurt mileage as well as add phantom mileage. A 235/45/18 is .02" taller than OEM rear while maintaining the 235 section width as recommended but is roughly .75" taller than the OEM front. Would there be any problems running this size in the front? Any reason this isn't the recommended size, other than it being slightly larger than BMW's recommendation?
The only real snow I have to deal with is a few unplowed roads before I get to the priority and B roads before I get on the Autobahn. The priority and B roads and the Autobahn are all plowed regularly. Once I'm on base everything gets plowed eventually but then we only have a 50kph limit. Would a staggered setup be ok, or even preferable? My M won't be here until mid January so I have a little time left before I have to buy but I want to consider all my options first. Thanks. |
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12-22-2009, 04:13 PM | #132 | |
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Fuel mileage would not make the decision for me, as the difference there would not be very great. Phantom miles, maybe, but a couple percent over the course of a few months is usually not a big difference. If you feel like it's worth the trouble though, I do not think there would be any major downside other than perhaps fewer tire choices in matching pairs vs all same size.
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