Our new to us 2015 F31 325D M Sport
Discussion
Court_S said:
Good stuff.
The weather is definitely on the turn. We had a biblical downpour first thing but it’s now glorious sun shine and clear skies. Everything is still wetter than an otters pocket though.
I need to think about sorting the winters out on the 330. They need a refurb and one of the tyres is badly cracked so will need replacing.
Aye; it's on and off here Sam... The cars filthy again as my pals powdercoating business is down off some country backroads etc...The weather is definitely on the turn. We had a biblical downpour first thing but it’s now glorious sun shine and clear skies. Everything is still wetter than an otters pocket though.
I need to think about sorting the winters out on the 330. They need a refurb and one of the tyres is badly cracked so will need replacing.
It's sunny now, so baking the dirt on nicely
It'll rain soon enough though...I've gone for all-seasons for a change; they're 3 Peak marked, so will be perfect for over the colder & wetter months and for our jaunts up to the Highlands etc - I don't need dedicated winters any more I don't think, looking forward to seeing how we get on with the Goodyears
Winter Style 397s collected from my pal today; full refurb in satin black and shod with 235/45/18 Goodyear Vector 4Season G3n 3 tyres
They'll do the job nicely over autumn & winter
Will get them cleaned and Gtechniq C5'd this weekend and fitted sometime next week probably; once the weekend heatwave is over & done with
They'll do the job nicely over autumn & winter
Will get them cleaned and Gtechniq C5'd this weekend and fitted sometime next week probably; once the weekend heatwave is over & done with
cerb4.5lee said:
I genuinely don't know how you keep up with all your wheel and tyre changing Dan! 
They do look sweet though for sure.
Haha neither do I They do look sweet though for sure.
I'll wait to next week to swap them over I think; whilst it's still dry... That'll give time for the C5 ceramic coating to go off nicely...
I'm out suppin dirty ale tomorrow in Clitheroe; so I might do the ceramic coating on Sunday as long as my eyes are pointing in the same direction
Jhonno said:
They look better than I thought they would! Looks good. Nice option for winter tyres!
Wasn't sure myself pal; they're diamond cut from factory but didn't look great. The whole, solid colour suits them better IMO. Plus I like their concave looks too...Heavy though! c13kg a corner, alloy only! The 405Ms are only 9kg a corner, alloy only...
It'll be interesting to see how it drives with that added weight etc...
The tyres should be good; will get them scrubbed in soon enough
d_a_n1979 said:
Jhonno said:
They look better than I thought they would! Looks good. Nice option for winter tyres!
Wasn't sure myself pal; they're diamond cut from factory but didn't look great. The whole, solid colour suits them better IMO. Plus I like their concave looks too...Heavy though! c13kg a corner, alloy only! The 405Ms are only 9kg a corner, alloy only...
It'll be interesting to see how it drives with that added weight etc...
The tyres should be good; will get them scrubbed in soon enough
nismo48 said:
d_a_n1979 said:
Jhonno said:
They look better than I thought they would! Looks good. Nice option for winter tyres!
Wasn't sure myself pal; they're diamond cut from factory but didn't look great. The whole, solid colour suits them better IMO. Plus I like their concave looks too...Heavy though! c13kg a corner, alloy only! The 405Ms are only 9kg a corner, alloy only...
It'll be interesting to see how it drives with that added weight etc...
The tyres should be good; will get them scrubbed in soon enough
Hardly got to experience them on my previous V8 as sold it not longer I'd fitted them
Out & about a lot last night playing taxi for my folks and aunts/uncles as they'd all gone out for a meal. Covered nearly 100miles too'ing and fro'ing
First thoughts re the Goodyear all seasons as they're softer than the Assym6s, which is obvious. But you can feel that too, it's like the tread blocks have more play in them etc (which they will have)...
The 397s are heavy too; you can feel that through the steering and also under acceleration...
But they're fine otherwise and the car rode smoother IMO as the tyres are that bit softer...
First thoughts re the Goodyear all seasons as they're softer than the Assym6s, which is obvious. But you can feel that too, it's like the tread blocks have more play in them etc (which they will have)...
The 397s are heavy too; you can feel that through the steering and also under acceleration...
But they're fine otherwise and the car rode smoother IMO as the tyres are that bit softer...
Jhonno said:
Once you have had decent light wheels, you won't go back..
Yup; they're function over form though currently, so happy to run them. Time of year, better suited tyres etc This is another reason why (I keep telling myself
) I haven't splurged out on a set of Apex ARC-8s or BMW 513Ms that are up for sale currently; as they're the same weight as the 405Ms I've got...And they didn't cost me a lot either...
So all I'd be doing is changing style...
Could have run the 405Ms as winters, but I like them as summer, love their design...
Jhonno said:
Those 513M's are spendy too!
Yup; brand new set of 18x9s in OEM Ferric Grey - £1800 delivered. Tyres on top; close to £2.5k... For 0.1kg weight saving and looks etc... I'll resist
Priorities are the suspension refresh (probably cooling system overhaul too) come the beginning of the New Year and then some bodyshop TLC come early spring 2024
Just need to make my mind up re what suspension to run now I've experienced the B12 Pro kit set up, B14s and B16s... My pals having B4s with Eibach pro kit srings fitted to his F31 320D next week as it's a long haul car; so will see how they run too
Having done similar with my previous Jap import E39 touring; I know how well OEM spec Sport shocks and Eibach pro kit springs run...
Edited by d_a_n1979 on Friday 13th October 12:03
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