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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:20 pm

Hi, just got home from collecting a set of style 290 wheels from Simon (invisible name)
Very pleased indeed as the wheels are in vgc and the Michelin cross climate tyres have around 6mm of tread as well 8)
New badges fitted and wheel swap planned for tomorrow :P
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Post by EssexZed » Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:38 pm

Very nice :thumbsup:

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Post by RickRob » Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:49 pm

Look good!

What's "cross climate"? Somewhere between normal and winter?
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:35 pm

RickRob wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:49 pm Look good!

What's "cross climate"? Somewhere between normal and winter?
Yes, instead of the 7degree switch over point of winter tyres, these have a 15degree one which gives them a bigger window of usability :)
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Post by HillWalker » Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:04 pm

Commonally known as All Season tyres.

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Post by Busterboo » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:25 pm

Are these 17", Rob?

(Whatever, they look really good and there's a reassuring quantity of rubber between rim and road, unlike BMW'S 19-inch crackers on liquorice strips.)
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:34 pm

Busterboo wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:25 pm Are these 17", Rob?

(Whatever, they look really good and there's a reassuring quantity of rubber between rim and road, unlike BMW'S 19-inch crackers on liquorice strips.)
Yes, they’re 17’s Buster & I shall be doing my bouncy castle impression with them fitted tomorrow :lol:
I have another set of wheels arriving next week :wink:
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:46 pm

i ran a set of these for a year on my Astravan , only time they ever had me worried was warm temps , rain & hitting a turn at 45-50mph :cry: smooth roundabout tarmac :cry: remember one time near home down slip road onto roundabout , turning the wheel & the van just went straight on :o :D fwd that Rob but still be wary .
Dry roads or cold they were great though :driving:
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Post by Busterboo » Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:10 pm

Hopefully, they'll perform better on a Z4.

And Rob'll enjoy the nimbleness of 17"s, too.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:32 pm

Those wheels look good, and I like the idea of Cross Climates - particularly for a daily. (I've still got to fit my winters). :(

Let us know how it drives on those, and tell us about the next set too!
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Post by Marlon » Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:36 pm

Nice :thumbsup: . . . and another set arriving next week :?
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:19 pm

Marlon wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:36 pm Nice :thumbsup: . . . and another set arriving next week :?
I shall keep you in suspenders for a little longer, then pics will be posted :P
I got fed up with spending all my money on mundane day to day living expenses so thought it would be more exciting spending it all on wheels instead :rofl:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:08 am

Smartbear wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:19 pmI got fed up with spending all my money on mundane day to day living expenses so thought it would be more exciting spending it all on wheels instead
Yes, that's the way to go! I bought a set with winters in September and a set for summers in October. :)

I've hardly eaten since, but had to prioritise! :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by Marlon » Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:10 am

Smartbear wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:19 pm
Marlon wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:36 pm Nice :thumbsup: . . . and another set arriving next week :?
I shall keep you in suspenders for a little longer, then pics will be posted :P
I got fed up with spending all my money on mundane day to day living expenses so thought it would be more exciting spending it all on wheels instead :rofl:
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:37 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:08 am
Smartbear wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:19 pmI got fed up with spending all my money on mundane day to day living expenses so thought it would be more exciting spending it all on wheels instead
Yes, that's the way to go! I bought a set with winters in September and a set for summers in October. :)

I've hardly eaten since, but had to prioritise! :lol:
I could do with not eating for a few weeks, I’ve become huge loafing around at smartbear towers for 3 months :oops:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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