Official New England Chat Forum (#2) - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

TL · 03-20-2011, 12:21 AM

Gotta pay to play...haha or just gotta keep checking the for sale ads here

AWD Addict · 03-20-2011, 12:25 AM

I had good luck with the Goodyear F1s, so I'm strongly leaning back to them for the Asyms

cyphr · 03-20-2011, 08:47 AM

I'm running bfg kdw2s on the e92. Awesome traction, the tread pattern is badass, but they roar like no other at >50% wear.

Derelict · 03-21-2011, 03:09 AM

Falken Ziex Ze-512 or 912
I don't know why no one in the BMW world runs these, but they are the best balance of all-season high performance, cost, and treadwear. I swear by them.
Check them on discounttiredirect.com

AWD Addict · 03-21-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I'm running bfg kdw2s on the e92. Awesome traction, the tread pattern is badass, but they roar like no other at >50% wear.

I love the look, and the performance reports all sound great (includign some trolling over at the vette forums), however I've had noisy tires before, and I'm not going back down that road.

And thanks Derelict, but I'm looking for summer only rubber.

alex2112 · 03-21-2011, 09:20 AM

I run Hankook V12 Evo's in the summer on my stock 197 staggered setup. I went from stock Bridgestone runflats to these two summers ago. The C&D review is spot on for these. Under normal driving conditions, they feel pretty soft which makes for a comfortable ride and they're very quiet and take potholes well, but once you get aggressive with them they really stick to the road like glue. Wet traction is great too.

cyphr · 03-21-2011, 10:54 AM

I'd also recommend the RE-11s. I have a set of RE-01Rs for autox/track days and have nothing but good things to say. Wet/Dry traction is suberb, no noise, and good wear characteristics for a performance summer tire. From what I hear, the revised RE-11s are even better.

The selling point for me were the sidewalls. They are incredibly stiff which helps to limit sidewall deflection during cornering. And with cars as heavy as ours (my xi is a pig at close to 4000lbs), it's worth its weight in gold.

jopa489 · 03-21-2011, 07:00 PM

Good thing I didn't put my summers on last week. Came pretty close to saying "screw it" and just doing it last Friday since the weather was so nice and I was home early (rare occasion).

DJKhan85 · 03-21-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Good thing I didn't put my summers on last week. Came pretty close to saying "screw it" and just doing it last Friday since the weather was so nice and I was home early (rare occasion).

Same

TL · 03-21-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

Good thing I didn't put my summers on last week. Came pretty close to saying "screw it" and just doing it last Friday since the weather was so nice and I was home early (rare occasion).

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Originally Posted by DJKhan85

Same

same here, i just took the time to clean my summer wheels inside and out last week in the 65 degree weather instead

cyphr · 03-22-2011, 02:33 PM

People clean their wheels? I just tell everyone my wheels are matte black

TL · 03-22-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

People clean their wheels? I just tell everyone my wheels are matte black

too bad I don't have that luxury as my wheels are not gunmetal

cyphr · 03-22-2011, 02:52 PM

A couple hard stops should fix that, amirite?

On the topic of wheels, my m3 is now a mexican van:

TL · 03-22-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyphr

A couple hard stops should fix that, amirite?

On the topic of wheels, my m3 is now a mexican van:

Dam did u put spacers?

cyphr · 03-22-2011, 03:39 PM

No spacers

MassBimmer · 03-22-2011, 04:52 PM

uber poke

jopa489 · 03-22-2011, 05:39 PM

Nice poke indeed. Looking forward to seeing the E36! I'm sure you've been busy working on it since we detailed it ages ago.

cyphr · 03-22-2011, 06:03 PM

Speaking of which, detail day coming up? I have some blackfire for you

ibeclueless · 03-22-2011, 07:59 PM

that some super poke you got there

TL · 03-22-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Speaking of which, detail day coming up? I have some blackfire for you

dude, let me know too

MassBimmer · 03-23-2011, 10:37 AM

Having my car detailed by Driven Perfection April 30th...can't wait!!

TL · 03-23-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Having my car detailed by Driven Perfection April 30th...can't wait!!

nice

i like what you've done to your car....very clean

03-20-2011, 12:21 AM	#89
TL Brigadier General Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub Posts: 3,102 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.50]	Gotta pay to play...haha or just gotta keep checking the for sale ads here __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px

03-21-2011, 09:20 AM	#94
alex2112 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Posts: 386 iTrader: (3)	I run Hankook V12 Evo's in the summer on my stock 197 staggered setup. I went from stock Bridgestone runflats to these two summers ago. The C&D review is spot on for these. Under normal driving conditions, they feel pretty soft which makes for a comfortable ride and they're very quiet and take potholes well, but once you get aggressive with them they really stick to the road like glue. Wet traction is great too. __________________

03-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#96
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	Good thing I didn't put my summers on last week. Came pretty close to saying "screw it" and just doing it last Friday since the weather was so nice and I was home early (rare occasion). __________________

03-22-2011, 04:52 PM	#104
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,824 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	uber poke __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

03-22-2011, 05:39 PM	#105
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	Nice poke indeed. Looking forward to seeing the E36! I'm sure you've been busy working on it since we detailed it ages ago. __________________

03-20-2011, 12:25 AM	#90
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	I had good luck with the Goodyear F1s, so I'm strongly leaning back to them for the Asyms

03-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#91
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	I'm running bfg kdw2s on the e92. Awesome traction, the tread pattern is badass, but they roar like no other at >50% wear.

03-21-2011, 03:09 AM	#92
Derelict Banned Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 236 iTrader: (1)	Falken Ziex Ze-512 or 912 I don't know why no one in the BMW world runs these, but they are the best balance of all-season high performance, cost, and treadwear. I swear by them. Check them on discounttiredirect.com

03-21-2011, 10:54 AM	#95
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	I'd also recommend the RE-11s. I have a set of RE-01Rs for autox/track days and have nothing but good things to say. Wet/Dry traction is suberb, no noise, and good wear characteristics for a performance summer tire. From what I hear, the revised RE-11s are even better. The selling point for me were the sidewalls. They are incredibly stiff which helps to limit sidewall deflection during cornering. And with cars as heavy as ours (my xi is a pig at close to 4000lbs), it's worth its weight in gold.

03-22-2011, 02:33 PM	#99
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	People clean their wheels? I just tell everyone my wheels are matte black

03-22-2011, 02:52 PM	#101
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	A couple hard stops should fix that, amirite? On the topic of wheels, my m3 is now a mexican van:

03-22-2011, 03:39 PM	#103
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	No spacers

03-22-2011, 06:03 PM	#106
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (12)	Speaking of which, detail day coming up? I have some blackfire for you

03-22-2011, 07:59 PM	#107
ibeclueless What Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 9,339 iTrader: (1)	that some super poke you got there __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos

03-23-2011, 10:37 AM	#109
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,824 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	Having my car detailed by Driven Perfection April 30th...can't wait!! __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

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