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Re: 335 tires on 328 [dan12]
by jerryf2
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Jul 24, 2007 (8:37 pm)
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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?
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- #1209 of 2421
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Re: 335 tires on 328 [jerryf2]
by dan12
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Jul 24, 2007 (9:46 pm)
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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.
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- #1210 of 2421
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Re: 335 tires on 328 [jerryf2]
by circlew
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Jul 25, 2007 (2:35 am)
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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
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- #1211 of 2421
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [xeye]
by circlew
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Jul 25, 2007 (2:38 am)
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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
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- #1212 of 2421
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [circlew]
by xeye
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Jul 25, 2007 (3:08 am)
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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!
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- #1213 of 2421
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Re: 335 tires on 328 [jerryf2]
by shipo
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Jul 25, 2007 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm)
The point other folks have made and that I'm trying to make is that the cars with the 18" wheel Sport Package (335i Sedan, 335i Coupe, 328i Coupe) are the ones that reports suggest have the best resistance to tramlining. Said another way, the 328i Sedan is not included in the above list and will stil tramline.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [xeye]
by circlew
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Jul 25, 2007 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am)
My bad. It is the "335I 2007+" discussion in the BMW 3-series forum. Or you can start a new discussion!
Regards,
OW
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [xeye]
by pat HOST
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Jul 25, 2007 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am)
Here's the link: BMW 335i 2007+. You can check out all the discussions by going to the 3-Series group level. You can click that link, but you'll always see it at the top of the page of any 3-Series discussion.
Hope this helps!
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [circlew]
by xeye
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Jul 25, 2007 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 6:13 am)
I checked out the 2007+ blog. I'm only up to the Sept 2006 postings, and I'm grateful for another ~750 postings to pass the hours until my 300 hp 300 ft-lbs of torque animal shows up, but you know? These people are not normal. My apologies to Shipo who has posted there and anyone else as well, but there is a definite difference between these people and us.
I'll update more as I pass through BMW nirvana.
Most sincerely ( and btw, I WANT MY CAR!!!!!)
xeye
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Re: On a slightly different subject, still 335s... [xeye]
by shipo
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Jul 25, 2007 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:42 pm)
I'm not normal? Shhh, don't tell my wife. 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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