12-10-2015, 09:06 PM | #24 |
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cSurf how are the winter tires doing?
Any recent pics
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12-11-2015, 05:47 PM | #25 |
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Great! I plasti-dipped them black and ran them last winter (about 2500 miles). They have excellent on road behavior (not squishy like my prior Blizzaks) and were more than capable in a couple big storms. They also have a nice, low offset (though still within spec) so they poke a bit more than the OEM wheels (works out to the equivalent of a 5-8mm spacer). The following photos chronicle my journey home in a blizzard that dumped 10-24" snow from VT to NYC.
On that trip, they demonstrated plenty of purchase to break through deep snow/berms at low speed, ample traction on snow covered highways (3"+) at speed (60mph+) and handled ice/slush near NYC as well the Nokian Hakka R2s that I ran on my E83. I wasn't expecting as much- I knew they were a good tire- but I was blown away by their performance on that one trip. Plasti-Dip Before snow (2014) What I woke up to (the morning of the trip mentioned above) Underway. Proof that we were moving! We threw up quite a rooster tail. Fast forward to last weekend- peeled off the plasti-dip (and I have pristine OZ's) before mounting. If anyone is interested, I'm likely trading my X3 in on a RRS sport in the next couple weeks. I'll likely end up listing the winter set- if you're interested, PM me. |
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cSurf RRS Sport is that an Audi ?
Yes shoot me a PM Do share more Space Gray pics of your ride. I love my Alpine White and the 15+ look even better in Silver/SpaceGray/AlpineWhite than the ~14 models from what I'm seeing. But I might be selling it and getting a 15-16 model since i want LEDs lightning pkg & 35i =D
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If you're looking try and find an MSport package with staggered 19". Very few people realize that you could option summer tires (mine are P-Zeros) on 9.5" rears/8.5" front with the MSport package (for free). And RRS = Range Rover Sport. |
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CLA would be similar- an over-boosted I4 can't compete with a low-pressure I6 in feel (even if peak output is similar). |
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I test-drove a CLA 45 AMG in the spring it was very nice but I know the GLA 45 AMG is even better. Although it doesn't sound nothing like the N20/N26, and N55 sounds nice (exhaust). I did notice a recent 2015 X3 35i I test-drove has a weird idle knocking noise from engine bay and car only has 4,461 miles.
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I don't know about you guys, but I think the M-sport package on the LCI X3 looks AMAZING. Much better than the previous generations and probably is one of my favorite M-sport packages that BMW offers!!
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I love it, those wheels should had came standard !
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I love the M-Sport look, but couldn't pony up the extra $5K just for the M-Sport package.
You guys in the US are lucky with the prices. Everyone down there goes for the M-Sport, and I don't blame ya, I would too if our prices are anywhere close to yours. If we're lucky we get 6-6.5% off list price for a new BMW X3. That is it. When I read some people posting discounts of $8-12K off list, my jaw just dropped. I went with Mineral White and Mocha leather. Took her in 2 days ago. She's a beaut; love the ride.
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