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Got my new boots on!

Alloy wheels and tyre discussion
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Got my new boots on!

Post by Reamesy » Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:57 pm

As everyone knows the 326M rear alloys are prone to cracking which seams to be attributed to RFT.

My new Z only had 31K and was still on RFT with 6mm and a manufacturer date of 2014.

I had all four wheels checked without tyres for any signs of cracking. Clean bill as for as the eye can see.

So on with Continental Sport Contact 7. I’m running 34 F and 36 R. Absolutely night and day ride quality.

Hopefully they will reduce the possibility of cracking but I will deal with it if happens. I cant let little things beyond my control stop me enjoying the car. The 326M is my favourite alloy design by far.

And a new original BMW battery to prepare for winter 🥶 😎👍
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Got my new boots on!

Post by B21 » Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:05 pm

Reamesy wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:57 pm As everyone knows the 326M rear alloys are prone to cracking which seams to be attributed to RFT.

My new Z only had 31K and was still on RFT with 6mm and a manufacturer date of 2014.

I had all four wheels checked without tyres for any signs of cracking. Clean bill as for as the eye can see.

So on with Continental Sport Contact 7. I’m running 34 F and 36 R. Absolutely night and day ride quality.

Hopefully they will reduce the possibility of cracking but I will deal with it if happens. I cant let little things beyond my control stop me enjoying the car. The 326M is my favourite alloy design by far.

And a new original BMW battery to prepare for winter 🥶 😎👍
Splendid…and how does the handling feel ? I guess it’s a hot cold n damp to try too much.. :tumbleweed:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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Post by Reamesy » Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:07 pm

Traffic and weather did not allow. Plus I will let them bed in first but the car feels lighter. Probably just me!🤣
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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