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Very happy with the choice to upsize. The sidewall looks so much better now. Thanks again to @JDE92M3 for pointing out the Tirerack deal.
I did a quick test fit, no picture, does need a small spacer in the back. The rear wheels need a little milling (E70M thing).
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The ride is FANTASTIC. I couldn't be happier with the comfort. I would say it "rounds the edge off". I would like to lower it but my wife will probably finally tell me to piss off lmao. Seriously one of the best purchase of tires I've made (because of the price/value)... and I'm a Michelin guy. Panamera Turbo, M3s, M5s, 911 Turbos, they've all had or have Michelins.
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BTW the spacers will really make those wheels look very aggressive great choice! It’s funny I posted about these tires on Facebook. And I got comments like “run flat tires on a M?” And I’m like the tires are half price of any other major brand. And I can always try another tire out once I finish through this set. But some people are Michelin or nothing, yet they just need it to drive their vehicle to cars and coffee and back
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Some shameless pictures with the M3 & M5. All the cars need a good cleaning. Oops. Gave it a long drive last night. I really like the height and comfort.
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Why did you decide to go with a solid non-crossed drilled rotor, instead of the oem rotors?
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Anyone else running these tyre sizes on stock 612M confirm no issues with either rubbing on controls arms or X-drive etc? Family car so a bit more profile would be nice if it doesnt cause any issues. 275/40/21 Diameter 2365 315/35/21 Diameter 2367 I'm about to get new tyres - lowered on Dinan springs with 15mm spacers front and rear. |
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Just two hours ago, I made a purchase via Tirerack. I went with 275/35-21 fronts and 315/30-21 rears. I probably should have looked at the sizes above, but stuck with the lower profile. The reason for my size change, was so we could go with all season tires. Michelin AS3+ (AS4 units were just introduced and there was no confirmed arrival date). Our Michelin summer tires are down to the wear indicators and I didn't want to wait months to see if the AS4 units showed up.
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A lot of owners have gone this route, as All-Season tires are near impossible to get in the 285 and 325 size in 21"
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if you don't compensate on the profile when going to a bigger rim don't you disrupt the differential?
if that is the case, going to a bigger rim will decrease the profile and make the ride harsher and have more dented rims and blown tires, especially on heavier vehicles? further, doesn't wider tires equate to more drag and more road noise? i thought these were all basic principles? i'm not that knowledgeable. perhaps i shouldn't have posted? |
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The tires Zipp22 used are now discontinued, any other recommendations? I have always used Michelin PSS and now PS4 on my vehicles but willing to switch as it will be my wifes daily. 2015 X5M with the same 21's Zipp had. REALLY want the thicker sidewalls, PA roads are killer on low profile wheels.
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