New 18" Winter Shoes & Wheel Pix
11-27-2008 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='732563' date='Nov 27 2008, 01:12 AM
Well, I swapped the left side wheels, front to back & vice versa, and the shimmy in front is pretty much gone, but now I am feeling the results in my seat, which would make sense. But at least I narrowed down which wheel was out of sync, but I am still going to have all 4 balanced again.
On a separate note, is it me or do winter sport tires ride harsh as hell?! The ride feels like my M5's EDC in full Sport mode....harsh! I am not sure if I am supposed to lower the pressures or not from the usual summer figures?
They came from TR with 32 lbs. in each, but I bumped them up to 36 lbs. I think I am going to drop them back down to see if that helps.
I miss my summer tires so much, and it's only been 3 days. On the bright side, I only have about 4.5 months to go!
On a separate note, is it me or do winter sport tires ride harsh as hell?! The ride feels like my M5's EDC in full Sport mode....harsh! I am not sure if I am supposed to lower the pressures or not from the usual summer figures?
They came from TR with 32 lbs. in each, but I bumped them up to 36 lbs. I think I am going to drop them back down to see if that helps. I miss my summer tires so much, and it's only been 3 days. On the bright side, I only have about 4.5 months to go!
I'm running 36 all around. Bring yours down to 32-33 pressure and see if you like that better -- I'll bet that's the sweet spot for you.
11-27-2008 | 06:35 AM
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I went with Rial Salerno 17's and Pirelli SnowSports. The overall diameter, surprisingly enough, was about the same as my stock 172's. The Salerno is pressure cast and I imagine will be very sturdy. I actually like the look:
I went with Rial Salerno 17's and Pirelli SnowSports. The overall diameter, surprisingly enough, was about the same as my stock 172's. The Salerno is pressure cast and I imagine will be very sturdy. I actually like the look:
11-27-2008 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BobFV1' post='732756' date='Nov 27 2008, 10:35 AM
I went with Rial Salerno 17's and Pirelli SnowSports. The overall diameter, surprisingly enough, was about the same as my stock 172's. The Salerno is pressure cast and I imagine will be very sturdy. I actually like the look.
How's your car riding now? And what pressures are you runnin'?
11-27-2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='732863' date='Nov 27 2008, 02:17 PM
Bob, those rims look like OEM.....I like 'em.
How's your car riding now? And what pressures are you runnin'?
How's your car riding now? And what pressures are you runnin'?
11-27-2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BobFV1' post='733112' date='Nov 27 2008, 07:29 PM
36/39 I believe - and it is riding smooth and holding the road well - although I do see the traction control kicking in more than with the 19's - that's just my lead foot.
I'll know more tomorrow re: my rough riding tires after my visit to the dealership. I feel like I am getting kicked in the ass while driving. Hopefully it's just the balance being off.
And I also notice the TC coming on more often as well with the snows, on dry starts.
11-27-2008 | 04:39 PM
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DrLev99,
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
11-27-2008 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CK530' post='733136' date='Nov 27 2008, 08:39 PM
DrLev99,
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
Why th
11-28-2008 | 01:54 PM
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Update:
Dealer re-balanced all 4 winter wheels/tires I got from tirerack that were causing vibration. They were ALL out of balance! What is with tirerack?
So, now I should be good to go...So far so good with the ride.
As for my oil level too high warning, they can't figure it out. I had their best mechanic working on my car, and he decided to at first just drain about a liter of oil. The iDrive still read "Engine Oil Level Too High" after that. So, he then replaced my oil sensor and changed the entire oil and left it about a liter low before rechecking it. Still read, "Engine Oil Level Too High." He then disconnected the battery and let is sit for around a half hour....still read Too High after reconnecting.
He searched the database and found something from the 2006 models re: this issue but nothing for MY '08. So, now I have a PUMA case submitted to BMW Germany. My guy isn't sure if a software update will fix things, but it's looking like that might be the next step. Will keep posted.....
Oh yeah, I thought the newer models didn't have actual dipsticks. He showed it to me today, so I guess the LCI 550's have them at least. I found this old post from Rudy: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=531391
Dealer re-balanced all 4 winter wheels/tires I got from tirerack that were causing vibration. They were ALL out of balance! What is with tirerack?
So, now I should be good to go...So far so good with the ride.
As for my oil level too high warning, they can't figure it out. I had their best mechanic working on my car, and he decided to at first just drain about a liter of oil. The iDrive still read "Engine Oil Level Too High" after that. So, he then replaced my oil sensor and changed the entire oil and left it about a liter low before rechecking it. Still read, "Engine Oil Level Too High." He then disconnected the battery and let is sit for around a half hour....still read Too High after reconnecting.
He searched the database and found something from the 2006 models re: this issue but nothing for MY '08. So, now I have a PUMA case submitted to BMW Germany. My guy isn't sure if a software update will fix things, but it's looking like that might be the next step. Will keep posted.....
Oh yeah, I thought the newer models didn't have actual dipsticks. He showed it to me today, so I guess the LCI 550's have them at least. I found this old post from Rudy: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=531391
11-28-2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='733763' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:54 PM
Dealer re-balanced all 4 winter wheels/tires I got from tirerack that were causing vibration. They were ALL out of balance! What is with tirerack?
As far as ride quality, very strange. I always looked forward to my winter setup on the 550 (M3s on OEM 138s). Of course I had the RFTs on for the summer.....
11-28-2008 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='733872' date='Nov 28 2008, 09:11 PM
I've had tires installed backwards from tirerack and almost always had to have them re-balanced after delivery. I don't order wheel/tire combos from them anymore.
