Derek's E90: ///M3 Sedan Journal

[derbo]

No square apex arc-8 setup? haha

Those wheels in silver are going to look really great derbo!

Rob,

EC7 was on the table so these are essentially Apex EC7 with BBS stickers

Yea I'm really excited to have a silver set of rims this time around to look more "OE Plus"

[slater]

4x EC7 with BBS stickers! Just kidding.. it's 4x Brand new 18x10et40 BBS GT4 RE. In contrast, my cousin's set is a 18x9.5/18x.10 so this set actually fits me better! I can run 275/35/18 tires like I wanted with the EC7s! The one bummer is that TPMS doesn't necessarily fit with these wheels but I can figure out something.

derek - DUDE - those are sweet! can't wait to see them mounted.

so... 275/35/18s? dang. what's on your short list for tires?

[danewilson77]

derek - DUDE - those are sweet! can't wait to see them mounted.

so... 275/35/18s? dang. what's on your short list for tires?

Lemme guess..... Kay?

Michelin PSS

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[nextelbuddy]

looking good!!!

[704sw]

I’m guessing PS4s, but idk if Michelin offers that size yet.

[derbo]

derek - DUDE - those are sweet! can't wait to see them mounted.

so... 275/35/18s? dang. what's on your short list for tires?

Lemme guess..... Kay?

Michelin PSS

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looking good!!!

I’m guessing PS4s, but idk if Michelin offers that size yet.

I just spoke with TireRack and the Micheline P4S just arrived at their warehouse today in 275/35/18. $286/each. I believe I can already order them. I even asked about the Dunlop Direzza ZIII and those are arriving aroudn 3/16 for $312each.

Decisions, decisions.

PSS $268/ea
P4S $286/ea
RE71R $265/ea
ZIII $312/ea
RS4 (no 275/35/18)

I probably will go with P4S.

[san]

I’m surprised that RE71s are cheaper than PSS and P4S. Always thought they were quite expensive...


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[az3579]

I’m surprised that RE71s are cheaper than PSS and P4S. Always thought they were quite expensive...


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They are more expensive not in purchase price, but in the fact that you'll have to replace them every time you go for a drive.
You'll have enough grip to rip your face off, but you pay for it dearly with tread life... or lack thereof.

[slater]

They are more expensive not in purchase price, but in the fact that you'll have to replace them every time you go for a drive.
You'll have enough grip to rip your face off, but you pay for it dearly with tread life... or lack thereof.

haha... but i thought they were not terrible in terms of tread wear?

i had track time on them in a formula 2000 car about 18 months ago. really nice tires, very predictable breakaway. i've been considering a set for the RennWagen/Growlour. those or PSS, or PS4S (depending on size... they're supposed to release more sizes this spring).

[az3579]

haha... but i thought they were not terrible in terms of tread wear?

i had track time on them in a formula 2000 car about 18 months ago. really nice tires, very predictable breakaway. i've been considering a set for the RennWagen/Growlour. those or PSS, or PS4S (depending on size... they're supposed to release more sizes this spring).

I only got about 1.5 track events out of them, or about (6) 30-minute sessions. My RE-11's lasted an entire season of auto-x as well as 3 track events before they gave up the ghost!

Lots of people complain about tire wear with this tire - it's a known issue. But, you give up tire wear for unmatched grip.