Switch out the summer tires yet?

skeptic · 12-05-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

mine came with BMW center caps. u wanna sell your TPMS?

Unfortunately, I had them installed on the wheels by Tire Rack, so removing them to sell them isn't worth the effort at this point.

PSI Power · 12-05-2007, 06:27 PM

I drove from Fairfax to Columbia, MD to Crystal City today. Left the house at 5:30 am this morning.

I am riding on 19" CSL Reps, staggered, with General Exclaim UHP All-Seasons.

The tires are working pretty well. As long as I did not slam down the accelerator. Even when I did give a little too much gas, the DTC kicked in nicely.
Happy with the tires performance so far.

I saw 3 to 5 accidents this morning on the way to Columbia.

Drive safe everyone.

BK · 12-05-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by skeptic

Did yours come with the BMW center caps? I am running with the ASA caps and would like to change them.

Tire Rack put Roundel stickers (yes, stickers!) over the ASA center caps. BMW center caps don't fit, or at least they don't have any at Tire Rack that fit. The stickers are made of a thick plastic and look like they are regular center caps, though, so I'm happy with them. You can't see the ASA logo through them. Also, they made it through the snow, salt, and multiple washings last year without bubbling or coming off one bit. You can call Tire Rack and ask for them.

I swapped my wheels this afternoon, outside while it was snowing. I have to drive the E90 tomorrow, no choice. I snapped a photo, and I'll post it later if I get a chance.

To those who haven't swapped their wheels yet, do yourself a favor and use anti-seize compound on the hubs before you put the new wheels on. I did that when I put on the summer tires, and they came off very easily.

Without anti-seize, the wheels were difficult to remove last year, requiring several karate kicks.

Spool · 12-05-2007, 10:59 PM

I just drove home from Fairfax on summer RFTs, roads were frozen and side streets weren't plowed....

I went slow, it did fine...it did drift around the corners a bit but traction control helped...

BK · 12-06-2007, 12:04 AM

Summer to winter tire change montage. The image may look big, but it's pretty compressed, so no need for 56K warnings.

Around March, I'll be itching to put the 18" wheels back on, but for now, I think these look good for winter wheels.

Ugh, look at all the brake dust on that 162 rim. The white streaks are from my hands from picking up the wheel. I haven't washed the car in 3 weeks because of the weather.

T-MC-G · 12-06-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

Summer to winter tire change montage. The image may look big, but it's pretty compressed, so no need for 56K warnings.

Around March, I'll be itching to put the 18" wheels back on, but for now, I think these look good for winter wheels.

Ugh, look at all the brake dust on that 162 rim. The white streaks are from my hands from picking up the wheel. I haven't washed the car in 3 weeks because of the weather.

Looking good!

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 09:09 AM

I drove today in my summer tyres, it did ok. Had to turn off DTC and DSC to merge from my street to the main road as there was snow left right before the main road. With DSC and DTC on the car would just stand there. The main roads are okay, except where it's shadowy, then it's icy. I think next time I will Metrio Rail...(I hate F'ing metro sometimes...people need to shower)

MnK6 · 12-06-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

I drove today in my summer tyres, it did ok. Had to turn off DTC and DSC to merge from my street to the main road as there was snow left right before the main road. With DSC and DTC on the car would just stand there. The main roads are okay, except where it's shadowy, then it's icy. I think next time I will Metrio Rail...(I hate F'ing metro sometimes...people need to shower)

I take Metro, You talking about me?

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MnK6

I take Metro, You talking about me?

I told you to keep 4 train-cars back!!!

Spool · 12-06-2007, 09:59 AM

Shower is over rated...just wear deodorant and a hat...

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Shower is over rated...just wear deodorant and a hat...

I didn't know you were Frenchie?

FrankoQ · 12-06-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

I didn't know you were Frenchie?

Spacegray335i · 12-06-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Shower is over rated...just wear deodorant and a hat...

No wonder you smell sooo good everytime I see you ....

Spool · 12-06-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

No wonder you smell sooo good everytime I see you ....

You know u love it...

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

No wonder you smell sooo good everytime I see you ....

You been seeing each other?

Spacegray335i · 12-06-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

You been seeing each other?

yea....dating too.....are you judging us?

Spool · 12-06-2007, 01:25 PM

Stay on topic guys...

Refresh!

Spacegray335i · 12-06-2007, 01:36 PM

you know how us DC guys are like..... all discussions always steer away from the subject

To answer the question... I am planning to get Hankook Icebear 18'' for the sport rims. They are running $170 a piece 225/40/18. Not sure at this point yet.

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Stay on topic guys...

Refresh!

FU

iatacs19 · 12-06-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

yea....dating too.....are you judging us?

I thought I saw you at DuPont! and no I don't judge, like Sheryl says: "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad."

MnK6 · 12-06-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

you know how us DC guys are like..... all discussions always steer away from the subject

To answer the question... I am planning to get Hankook Icebear 18'' for the sport rims. They are running $170 a piece 225/40/18. Not sure at this point yet.

HanKook!!!!

Hankook Man Seh!!!!! PHYting!!!!

Spool · 12-06-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

FU

Such profanity, you kiss your mother with that mouth?

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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	I drove today in my summer tyres, it did ok. Had to turn off DTC and DSC to merge from my street to the main road as there was snow left right before the main road. With DSC and DTC on the car would just stand there. The main roads are okay, except where it's shadowy, then it's icy. I think next time I will Metrio Rail...(I hate F'ing metro sometimes...people need to shower) __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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