Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 Will snap a photo tomorrow. I think the 235 looks weird. Will take a vote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Driftit said: What size tyres is everyone running on their 130's with 18s? 1 hour ago, qube said: Currently Im running 225 40 18 & 255 35 18 on 7.5" & 8.5"i Same... yes @Driftit, 235/40 is a less than ideal combo with the 255 rears but it's not miles off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 Yeah it is not too far off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) you're running these wheels right? http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/269 in which case its a 7.5" front so the 235 will look very "bulgy" NZTA tyre/wheel size guide screenshot: Edited June 17, 2021 by qube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 Yeah I think I will just order the correct ones tonight and take the hit on the fitting and balancing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 Im surprised the tyre shop allowed the fitting of non regulation size tyre on the rim. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 How is a 235/45 ok on a 7.5" but a 235/40 isn't? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 I think it has something to do with the curvature of the sidewall profile in relation to the width of the tyre and the rim. for example if the width of a tyre is wide but the rim is narrower you get a sidewall shape that is greater at the tyre tread than it is at the mounting point on the rim. whereas if you have a taller sidewall profile, you allow for the sidewall to bulge and curve evenly so its more balanced (if that makes sense) red - 235 45 blue - 235 40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 Pretty standard tyre fitting monkeys down here. They know how to use the machine and that's about it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 If your wheel widths allow it go for a square setup on tyres, they're way more entertaining when driving with enthusiasm. Stagger just results in understeery. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 ^^ This Have square set up on the E46 and its fun - downside is same dish front and back and maybe a little more tramlining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 No good down here on rural roads. Will just aggressively follow the ruts. But I can also honestly say I have never had understeer in this vehicle. Even on the track. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3142471096.htm Surely one of you guys saw this up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Ghost Chip said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3142471096.htm Surely one of you guys saw this up Its mine. Just taking advantage of the free listing day for tm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 What's the 8cyl N52 like? 😊 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, qube said: Its mine. Just taking advantage of the free listing day for tm Thought it may have been one of the members on here. Pretty tempting! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ghost Chip said: Thought it may have been one of the members on here. Pretty tempting! Definitely buy it, so I can put my insurance valuation up 😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Driftit said: What's the 8cyl N52 like? 😊 Haha whoops. Rookie mistake while listing it from my phone. its actually a v6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Ghost Chip said: Thought it may have been one of the members on here. Pretty tempting! Thats not the real price so if youre interested pm me gotta take into account all the tm low ball offers hence the high price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Driftit said: What's the 8cyl N52 like? 😊 Forget that, whats the 4WD 130I like? XDrive? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 1 hour ago, qube said: Thats not the real price so if youre interested pm me gotta take into account all the tm low ball offers hence the high price. All the nice cars have come out of the woodwork. It’s like a Christmas shopping list, only I don’t have enough funds for all of them 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 Oooo right in the 2006 model, Ill keep my magnesium rocker cover rather than costs saving plastics thankyou very much 😛 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3143151865 👀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, leichtbau said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3143151865 👀 What could have been 😢, multiple frms later and still not working properly. Seems like more money/time has been poured into it without success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 757 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, NZ_InFerno said: What could have been 😢, multiple frms later and still not working properly. Seems like more money/time has been poured into it without success. Needs @promo’s expertise (assuming it hasn’t had it already) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
