New 545 finally arrived
10-16-2004, 08:37 AM
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Finally, my new 545 SMG has arrived at the dealer. It was, of course, delayed at the VPC.
Of course the salesman did not know anything about why it was delayed. I had to fill him in from the information that I read on this board.
Can't wait to go pick it up. Unfortunately, I don't think I can get there until Tues or Wed.
Now, I have to order snow tires. I live in PA and was thinking about getting the wintersport M3. But, I am not sure what the difference between these and the Blizzak LM-22s. I was definitely going to go with the 17". Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I am going to order them from tirerack on some rims so I can easily switch out the tires at home.
Of course the salesman did not know anything about why it was delayed. I had to fill him in from the information that I read on this board.
Can't wait to go pick it up. Unfortunately, I don't think I can get there until Tues or Wed.
Now, I have to order snow tires. I live in PA and was thinking about getting the wintersport M3. But, I am not sure what the difference between these and the Blizzak LM-22s. I was definitely going to go with the 17". Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I am going to order them from tirerack on some rims so I can easily switch out the tires at home.
10-16-2004, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Raj' date='Oct 16 2004, 11:37 AM
Finally, my new 545 SMG has arrived at the dealer. It was, of course, delayed at the VPC.
Of course the salesman did not know anything about why it was delayed. I had to fill him in from the information that I read on this board.
Can't wait to go pick it up. Unfortunately, I don't think I can get there until Tues or Wed.
Now, I have to order snow tires. I live in PA and was thinking about getting the wintersport M3. But, I am not sure what the difference between these and the Blizzak LM-22s. I was definitely going to go with the 17". Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I am going to order them from tirerack on some rims so I can easily switch out the tires at home.
Of course the salesman did not know anything about why it was delayed. I had to fill him in from the information that I read on this board.
Can't wait to go pick it up. Unfortunately, I don't think I can get there until Tues or Wed.
Now, I have to order snow tires. I live in PA and was thinking about getting the wintersport M3. But, I am not sure what the difference between these and the Blizzak LM-22s. I was definitely going to go with the 17". Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I am going to order them from tirerack on some rims so I can easily switch out the tires at home.
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10-16-2004, 08:48 AM
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Raj,
About the Winter tires, here is an email I received from gary at TireRack
I was going for the M3's, but they did not have any in stock. I decided to get 19's for summer and put Mich pilot alpine's on the stock 18" rims for the winter.
Welcome
About the Winter tires, here is an email I received from gary at TireRack
Get snow tires appropriate to your climate and driving style. If you don't see too much snow during the winter, and you like to drive/corner fast, look into the H-rated or V-rated high performance snow tires like the Dunlop winter sport M2/M3 or the Blizzak LM-22/LM-25.
If your area gets heavy snow or a lot of packed snow and ice, then look into a more aggressive, Q rated snow tire like the Blizzak WS-50. Q rated winter tires like the Blizzak WS-50 offer the best in snow traction, but will give up some dry road responsiveness over an H/V rated snow tire to get it.? The Graspic is a good basic, entry level tire at a good price, but will not have the wet or snow traction of the WS-50 Blizzak.
If your area gets heavy snow or a lot of packed snow and ice, then look into a more aggressive, Q rated snow tire like the Blizzak WS-50. Q rated winter tires like the Blizzak WS-50 offer the best in snow traction, but will give up some dry road responsiveness over an H/V rated snow tire to get it.? The Graspic is a good basic, entry level tire at a good price, but will not have the wet or snow traction of the WS-50 Blizzak.
Welcome
! please post some pics after you p/u your car 
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10-17-2004, 07:06 AM
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Another one joins the ranks of actual physical ownership! Congratulations!!! Let's hear all about it next week! Every car delivered moves mine closer to production Again Congratualtions, I am certain the wait will have been worth it.
Again Congratualtions, I am certain the wait will have been worth it.
10-17-2004, 07:20 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Congrats Raj, I have just picked up my 545i - you will love it!!!
I'm going for 17" winter wheels/tyres as well. 225 45 17.
Image is not important for me during the winter months, safety is.
Andy.
I'm going for 17" winter wheels/tyres as well. 225 45 17.
Image is not important for me during the winter months, safety is.
Andy.
10-17-2004, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' date='Oct 17 2004, 05:20 PM
Congrats Raj, I have just picked up my 545i - you will love it!!!
I'm going for 17" winter wheels/tyres? as well. 225 45 17.
Image is not important for me during the winter months, safety is.
Andy.
I'm going for 17" winter wheels/tyres? as well. 225 45 17.
Image is not important for me during the winter months, safety is.
Andy.
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