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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Just thought I'd post some pics of my winter tire setup...!

I'm missing the 172s and its only been a day !!!!

Damn the 135s are looking a little small !!!

My winter tire setup (pics)-bm_winter.jpg

My winter tire setup (pics)-bm_winter__1_.jpg

This is the summer wheel package....what a difference !!!

My winter tire setup (pics)-bm_summer.jpg
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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I like both of them
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='359845' date='Nov 23 2006, 06:33 PM
I like both of them
Because they are nearly alike? While I do know th edifference in a 172 and 135, I doubt many people on the road can tell the difference. Or care, for that matter.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Locksmythe' post='359933' date='Nov 23 2006, 09:50 PM
Because they are nearly alike? While I do know th edifference in a 172 and 135, I doubt many people on the road can tell the difference. Or care, for that matter.

That's true !!
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Looking good!

BTW, thanks for the contact re. the tires. I ended up going with Pirelli 240 Sottozero's since the Michelins were sold out. I'm getting them installed at BMW Toronto and it's coming out to $1325 taxes/installation in.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Refujeet' post='359949' date='Nov 23 2006, 10:55 PM
Looking good!

BTW, thanks for the contact re. the tires. I ended up going with Pirelli 240 Sottozero's since the Michelins were sold out. I'm getting them installed at BMW Toronto and it's coming out to $1325 taxes/installation in.
That's a great deal !!!

I heard they're really good tires.......runflats right ?

post some pics when they're on ...
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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What tire size did you go with for winter?
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='359984' date='Nov 24 2006, 02:22 AM
What tire size did you go with for winter?
same as what originally came on the rim......245/40/18 all around....!
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with Michelin Pilot Alpin 2..
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by nwilliams' post='359839' date='Nov 23 2006, 11:55 PM
Just thought I'd post some pics of my winter tire setup...!

I'm missing the 172s and its only been a day !!!!

Damn the 135s are looking a little small !!!



This is the summer wheel package....what a difference !!!
..that's a familiar picture! And funny to hear what you say about the 135s looking small - they look just right and suite the (m-sport) car so well. You simply get used to seeing 19s there filling the arches completely. Rest assured, your ride still looks fantastic!

Cheers
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