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BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

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#1203 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [ricardw] by dan12 Jul 24, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: ricardw (Jul 24, 2007 11:08 am) That being said, I test drove a 328i SP and a 335i SP on the same freeway with lots of ruts. I had to keep both of my hands on the wheel for the 328. The 335 was very smooth. I have no idea why. Replies to this message: shipo (Jul 24, 2007 3:31 pm) dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 5:16 pm) shipo (Jul 24, 2007 5:29 pm) jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 9:46 pm) circlew (Jul 25, 2007 2:35 am) shipo (Jul 25, 2007 5:54 am)
#1204 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [dan12] by shipo Jul 24, 2007 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 2:59 pm) Sedan or Coupe? On the Sedan, the two versions of the SP do NOT have the same size wheels and tires (the 328i sports 17" wheels, the 335i sports 18" wheels). On the Coupe, both cars use 18" wheels for the SP. Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 5:16 pm) shipo (Jul 24, 2007 5:29 pm)
#1205 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [shipo] by dan12 Jul 24, 2007 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jul 24, 2007 3:31 pm) Both were sedans. So based on some of the notes here, you would expect the smaller wheels on the 328i to be more stable. But I found the opposite. Just one data point though. Replies to this message: shipo (Jul 24, 2007 5:29 pm)
#1206 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [dan12] by shipo Jul 24, 2007 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 5:16 pm) Your observations track quite nicely with those of others. It would seem that the E90 and E92 3-Series cars feel the most tacked down when they have the 18" Sport Package wheels and tires mounted. Anything other than that and the cars can be a bit squirrelly, or at least so I've been told. Best Regards, Shipo
#1207 of 2420 On a slightly different subject, still 335s... by xeye Jul 24, 2007 (7:08 pm)
My Sparkling Graphite Metallic 335xi is hopefully under power steaming across the North Atlantic due to arrive in NY on the 29th. If Customs and the trucking unions cooperate, I should be in the drivers seat in a couple of weeks. I got Sport (17" All-Season tires), Premium, Cold Weather and Park Distance Control. I am hopeful that my vehicle will arrive with an oil cooler and ContiProContact SSRs. I did find one thing interesting when checking out a colleague's new 335i convertible. You must have read about how the engines have had a reputation of running hot (~300 degrees, "limp mode", etc?). I noticed that that BMW has now replaced the oil temp gauge with a new one with a max of not 300 degrees, but 340 degrees! Presto! You're not at the max anymore! You can still make french fries, but you magically won't be cooking your piston rings and valve seals anymore 'cause you're not at the max anymore and everything is OK and Dorothy is going home to Auntie Em and BMW is finally getting a brain! Or maybe not... Replies to this message: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 2:38 am) xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am) circlew (Jul 25, 2007 6:13 am) and 5 more... pat (Jul 25, 2007 9:35 am)
#1208 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [dan12] by jerryf2 Jul 24, 2007 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 2:59 pm) I test drove the 328 SP and 328 no SP back to back. Both had Bridgestone's, Potenza on the SP and EL42 on the non SP. Tramlining is my number 1 complaint on our Cal grooved freeways, and the SP was MUCH worse in that respect. I think the difference is due to the tires and not the wheel size because I have since tried the 328 non SP with the ContiProContact and tramlining was much reduced. dan12: Did you notice what tires were on the 328 SP and the 335 SP you drove? Replies to this message: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 9:46 pm) circlew (Jul 25, 2007 2:35 am) shipo (Jul 25, 2007 5:54 am)
#1209 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [jerryf2] by dan12 Jul 24, 2007 (9:46 pm)
Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) I'm not sure about the 328, but I know that the 335 SP only comes with one type of tire -- the Bridgestone Potenza. I don't see any other RFT of that size at TireRack. That's kind of a bummer, because unless you go GFT the tires don't come cheap.
#1210 of 2420 Re: 335 tires on 328 [jerryf2] by circlew Jul 25, 2007 (2:35 am)
Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) The 335I I drove last month had 17" Conti's (All Season). Very smooth. Regards, OW
#1211 of 2420 Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [xeye] by circlew Jul 25, 2007 (2:38 am)
Replying to: xeye (Jul 24, 2007 7:08 pm) xeye, best of luck with your new wheels. Let us know your perceptions on the xdrive with guts on the 2007+ forum. I have the '06 xi and love it. It will be interesting to see your perceptions on the handling prowess with the added HP. What did you test drive, if I may ask, before you made your decision? Regards, OW Replies to this message: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am) circlew (Jul 25, 2007 6:13 am) xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:42 pm) and 4 more... pat (Jul 25, 2007 9:35 am)
#1212 of 2420 Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [circlew] by xeye Jul 25, 2007 (3:08 am)
Replying to: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 2:38 am) Thanks, OW. I will be happy to share my driving impresions. You say "2007+ forum". Is that other than this one? I drove the Lexus IS350 and Acura TL Type-S back in 70 degree weather in January (in Boston!). Tons of torque steer in the FWD TL and somewhat schitzy manual, like it was on speed and over-anxious. The IS 350 was much better behaved and sophisticated, but a little boring with auto only. For some reason, I never made it out to the Infinity dealer, but the 37S wasn't available at the time and the AWD didn't come in a stick. Ironically, it's now the closest competition. It still makes me think it tries TOO hard to beat the Bimmer. Still a wannabee. The 335xi was the only one that had the combination of a good balance of DSC (not overly intrusive), AWD, stick, plenty of power AND torque at low RPM, great stereo and, of course, BMW rep and handling. Plus everything I'm hearing in reviews says that it's worth digging a little deeper to get the BMW. I hope I'm right. I'm really not too worried! BTW, my wife has a 1995 318ti with 130,000 miles. She's the one who suggested I look at BMW. I got hooked quickly! I'll be going from a 183 hp underpowered '01 Toyota 4Runner to 300 hp. Talk about over-anxious! Replies to this message: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 6:13 am) xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:42 pm) shipo (Jul 25, 2007 4:52 pm) dan12 (Jul 25, 2007 8:40 pm) and 2 more... pat (Jul 25, 2007 9:35 am)

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