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Post by mr wilks » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:12 pm

Das882 wrote:I've had Altenzo's fitted on the recommendation of the fitter, he and his son both have M3's and they say they cannot fault them. As you can see from the photo the shoulders are quite rounded and to me looks like there would be room to go with a wider tyre?
I should of stated that the offsets are 38front and 27 rear.
Certainly looks like you could stand at least a size up if not 2 from that picture unless its the angle :?
If you specifically want rim protection then you could be better choosing a different brand ?
The review of those tyres does read very well but only trying them out will tell the whole story , they may well perform out of their price range :? the few budget tyres ive tried on my cars along the way i found in general when new on 6,7,8mm most performed ok but as the mms drop to 5,4,3 then they struggle to keep up whereas a Michelin/Vredestein or Conti always find the same no matter how worn
Also worth noting the yellow dot should be where the valve is but unless you have a problem with how they feel at speed its not worth fussing over :thumbsup:
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Post by Das882 » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:36 pm

I would definitely like some rim protection, if it's not possible with the wider Altenzo's I will probably go back to the Vorti's if they give more protection.I'm still concerned with scuffing going wider.
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Post by mmm-five » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:56 pm

Rubbing was one of the reasons I got rid of the CSLs (genuine) I had on my M, the other reasons were lack of rim protection on Michelin PS2s, and the harsh/skippy ride when pushing on driving my favourite roads.

It wasn't a frequent occurrence, but often enough to make me worry, and it was on standard, 10,000 mile old suspension.

Didn't have any rubbing once I went back to 224s and standard widths on the standard suspension, but do get a slight touch now and then since I've lowered it and put on 265 PSS on the rear - although from the state of the o/s/r arch liner, it must be touching on that side only, but more than I think as it's worn through the plastic.

I obviously prefer a slightly softer tyre/suspension except on billiard-smooth roads/tracks :P
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Post by samj89 » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:09 pm

If it helps I've got 9j 10j wheels with continental contact 6 tyres with rim protection car has eibachs no rubbing with 245 35 19 front 275 30 19 rear
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Post by Das882 » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:21 pm

samj89 wrote:If it helps I've got 9j 10j wheels with continental contact 6 tyres with rim protection car has eibachs no rubbing with 245 35 19 front 275 30 19 rear
Yes that does help :D your rims are 1/2" wider with tyres that are also 10mm wider. So it looks like I would get away with going up at least 1 size.
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Post by samj89 » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:25 pm

Would definitely say so :thumbsup:
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Post by Das882 » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:34 pm

Thanks everyone for the info, I've noticed looking through the forums that some setups seem to work for some and not for others so hopefully I'll be one of the lucky ones. I'll update once I get it sorted.....I'm back Offshore on Tuesday for a couple of weeks.
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:26 pm

mmm-five wrote:Rubbing was one of the reasons I got rid of the CSLs (genuine) I had on my M, the other reasons were lack of rim protection on Michelin PS2s, and the harsh/skippy ride when pushing on driving my favourite roads.

It wasn't a frequent occurrence, but often enough to make me worry, and it was on standard, 10,000 mile old suspension.

Didn't have any rubbing once I went back to 224s and standard widths on the standard suspension, but do get a slight touch now and then since I've lowered it and put on 265 PSS on the rear - although from the state of the o/s/r arch liner, it must be touching on that side only, but more than I think as it's worn through the plastic.

I obviously prefer a slightly softer tyre/suspension except on billiard-smooth roads/tracks :P
Same setup buddy
No rubbing on mine at all, lowered and Oem CSLs?

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Post by mmm-five » Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:59 pm

D4dawg wrote: Same setup buddy
No rubbing on mine at all, lowered and Oem CSLs?
Strange isn't it?

No rhyme or reason why the setup works on one Z4M without issues, and rubs on another.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:06 pm

mmm-five wrote:
D4dawg wrote: Same setup buddy
No rubbing on mine at all, lowered and Oem CSLs?
Strange isn't it?

No rhyme or reason why the setup works on one Z4M without issues, and rubs on another.
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:26 pm

Totally random as I chose the same sizes as the CSLs for the Oem CSLs and not even on full lock and it being lowered do I have any issues
Random as hahah
Maybe steering rack? As know same front end but different racks as coupe quicker

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Post by mmm-five » Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:59 pm

D4dawg wrote:Totally random as I chose the same sizes as the CSLs for the Oem CSLs and not even on full lock and it being lowered do I have any issues
Random as hahah
Maybe steering rack? As know same front end but different racks as coupe quicker
My fronts have never rubbed, it's the offside rear that rubbed/rubs on mine.

Maybe it's my heavy arse that's doing it - although I'm 4 stone lighter than when I got it, and it's still happening.

I'm also not saying it happens constantly, but I'll hear it maybe once or twice a day when I'm pushing on. I never hear it when I'm cruising on the motorway. Possibly also encounter it more than most on hear due to the mileage I cover in it.
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Post by pvr » Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:02 pm

mmm-five wrote:
D4dawg wrote:Totally random as I chose the same sizes as the CSLs for the Oem CSLs and not even on full lock and it being lowered do I have any issues
Random as hahah
Maybe steering rack? As know same front end but different racks as coupe quicker
My fronts have never rubbed, it's the offside rear that rubbed/rubs on mine.

Maybe it's my heavy arse that's doing it - although I'm 4 stone lighter than when I got it, and it's still happening.
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:10 pm

mmm-five wrote:
D4dawg wrote:Totally random as I chose the same sizes as the CSLs for the Oem CSLs and not even on full lock and it being lowered do I have any issues
Random as hahah
Maybe steering rack? As know same front end but different racks as coupe quicker
My fronts have never rubbed, it's the offside rear that rubbed/rubs on mine.

Maybe it's my heavy arse that's doing it - although I'm 4 stone lighter than when I got it, and it's still happening.

I'm also not saying it happens constantly, but I'll hear it maybe once or twice a day when I'm pushing on. I never hear it when I'm cruising on the motorway. Possibly also encounter it more than most on hear due to the mileage I cover in it.
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Post by XMetal » Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:13 pm

mmm-five wrote:
D4dawg wrote: Same setup buddy
No rubbing on mine at all, lowered and Oem CSLs?
Strange isn't it?

No rhyme or reason why the setup works on one Z4M without issues, and rubs on another.
It all depends on tire selection. Some tire brands/models run wider than others, even when the specs are supposedly the same.

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