[Donia330i]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

forgot I got these pics from autobody

are these painted or powder coated?

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by ChiAreaBMW

Dude, love the mods to your car!! I'm waiting on one like yours in the Chicago area in 2 weeks :-) Do you mind if I ask how far off your speedo is most times with the larger tires?

actually, it hasn't changed from stock tires. b4 the swap, odometer was off about 1 mph. after the swap of tires, it's still off about 1 mph.

Originally Posted by Donia330i

are these painted or powder coated?

painted

[ChiAreaBMW]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

actually, it hasn't changed from stock tires. b4 the swap, odometer was off about 1 mph. after the swap of tires, it's still off about 1 mph.

painted

-JLT-, thanks so much for the info! I would have thought that since the diameter changed due to 40% of 285mm sidewall now vs 40% of 265mm sidewall before, but good to hear that it's the same amount off lol; cool.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by ChiAreaBMW

-JLT-, thanks so much for the info! I would have thought that since the diameter changed due to 40% of 285mm sidewall now vs 40% of 265mm sidewall before, but good to hear that it's the same amount off lol; cool.

285mm is the width, not sidewall. sidewall is same ratio at 40.

[-JLT-]

very fortunate to have garage parking at work

[TTR]

Originally Posted by ChiAreaBMW

-JLT-, thanks so much for the info! I would have thought that since the diameter changed due to 40% of 285mm sidewall now vs 40% of 265mm sidewall before, but good to hear that it's the same amount off lol; cool.

Use any tires calculator, https://tiresize.com/calculator/

[Climb Mode]

Originally Posted by Soden82

I'm also curious about rolling diameter with those tires. Thought xdrive had to be within 1-2% of rolling diameter front and rear. What am I missing?

I asked exactly this a couple pages earlier. Didn't really get an explanation from the OP other than him saying he 'heard it was ok' and taking his chances.

Pretty confused as well, would like to know as I'm considering tire options now for my M40i

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by Climb Mode

I asked exactly this a couple pages earlier. Didn't really get an explanation from the OP other than him saying he 'heard it was ok' and taking his chances.

Pretty confused as well, would like to know as I'm considering tire options now for my M40i

if ur concern, why don't u just get stock tire sizes?

[brad850csi]

The F90 M5 has a similar setup with 10mm wider rear tyres stock with the same aspect ratio so they are slightly taller. However the winter spec can be either the same size front and rear, or 20mm different front and rear but still with the same aspect ratio.

As the systems are pretty much the same between the X3M and M5 I'm guessing that running the same size to 20mm wider at the rear will be fine. I wouldn't go to 30mm different at the rear with the same aspect ratio but 255/40r21 and 295/35r21 would give you an acceptable difference in size so that'd probably be my preference actually!

[Climb Mode]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

if ur concern, why don't u just get stock tire sizes?

Many more options of type of tire if I'm able to adjust the stagger size beyond the exact OEM sizing

[BMWFanatic2008]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

285mm is the width, not sidewall. sidewall is same ratio at 40.

JLT, any issues with traction / handling with the All Season tires?

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

JLT, any issues with traction / handling with the All Season tires?

I'm sure handling isn't as good as max performance tires but I'm in Chicago so it's not like I'm canyon carving or anything. I drive pretty aggressive and feel a little less traction and road noise ... but as temperature gets colder and snow comes, these all-season will handle much better than the hockey puck max performance tires.

[BMWFanatic2008]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

I'm sure handling isn't as good as max performance tires but I'm in Chicago so it's not like I'm canyon carving or anything. I drive pretty aggressive and feel a little less traction and road noise ... but as temperature gets colder and snow comes, these all-season will handle much better than the hockey puck max performance tires.

I see, makes sense.

All seasons harden as well (not as much as summers of course), so maybe slight decrease in traction is due to colder temperatures? Did you get to drive on them while it was still warm outside?

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

I see, makes sense.

All seasons harden as well (not as much as summers of course), so maybe slight decrease in traction is due to colder temperatures? Did you get to drive on them while it was still warm outside?

had the ride for less than a month so not really warm temps

[-JLT-]

more pics

[x3mcomp]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

more pics

Really like the look of this in black, looks amazing

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

more pics

Thanks for sharing, -JLT-. Stunning colors with the maples and oaks changing - really shows off your X3MC's lines. And of course I'm partial to BSM!

[-JLT-]

unleash the fury

[arciga18]

Hoping to spot you around some time

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Hoping to spot you around some time

honk if u see me

[MrItaly]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

unleash the fury

Literally, just did that yesterday and am 400 euro lighter in the pocket. Luckily, my next service will be in the US of A, so free maintence for the rest of the three years. Hell yes, enjoy that missle now. What a phenomenal vehicle. Incredible how a, eghem "family vehicle" , can spank most cars on the road now. I love this thing!

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by MrItaly

Literally, just did that yesterday and am 400 euro lighter in the pocket. Luckily, my next service will be in the US of A, so free maintence for the rest of the three years. Hell yes, enjoy that missle now. What a phenomenal vehicle. Incredible how a, eghem "family vehicle" , can spank most cars on the road now. I love this thing!

u too buddy! give her hell and enjoy in good health