What sized fronts did you mount?
Big Earner
What sized fronts did you mount?
--Trevor--
Vancouver, BC
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I have (intentionally) mounted 235/40's in the front.
Put about 200miles on the 265s today, albeit mostly highway. I can say the ride seems more comfortable but I did notice the rear end didn't feel as firm or tight while cornering. Not to say it had less grip, just not as responsive...
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Enforcer
you get any rubbing in the rear when going over big bumps? I would think that might be your only problem.
Boss
Also, it might throw your speedo off a little. There is a website that calculates that for you. Didn't see it in my bookmarks, but let me know if you can't find it.
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Big Earner
The reason why your tires don't feel that steady feeling is because of the extra rubber tread that is flexing side to side. As your rubber gets stiffer with age and worn out more, there will be less moving from steering wheel input to tire. The ride will always be a bit more softer with brand new tread compared to worn out tires! With bald tires I had more grip on the road and I can take corners like a squirrel can run up vertical home siding...LOL. But come lots of rain, there wasn't enough tread to evacuate water. There's always a give some and lose some in any scenario! Even the best tires!
--Trevor--
Vancouver, BC
Messaggero
GPSes are really accurate for that too. I am 3 mph off on my car.Originally Posted by johnrando
Radar clocked me at the same speed as my GPS as well.
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Boss
Good point, forgot about that. And of course, BMW speedos are off anyway to start with, always just a little low.
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Messaggero
Cool didn't know that. On my CSLs I'm running smaller diameter wasn't sure if it was because of that.
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Boss
For clarity's sake, the BMW speedos read HIGH, your actual speed is lower. That's what I meant to say.
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Enforcer
Let me see what my 'new' ZHP runs; it comes with D-Force Empower 9.5s on back, so if you want to dump these, I might be in the market!
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