Summer is here

TwinPowerF30 · 02-21-2010, 03:04 AM

Notice the clearance between the torque wrench and the panel. It was almost scraping.

Is that alot of brake pad left?

User reviews from Cdn Tire's site says this torque wrench doesn't click but it clicks nice and loud.

How's the wear on my summer tires? After I put them on and went for a drive it seems like the steering wheel has a mind of its own and steers all over the place.

Nice and clean with a coat of wax.

It was hard to align the holes for the front. I need wheel alignment pins.

I noticed my rear right wheel for my winter tire has this long deep scratch that runs along the whole wheel on the inside. Only this wheel not sure what it is. Pics below

DnA Diesel · 02-21-2010, 09:11 AM

"Gutsy move, Maverick!"

I'm a cynical guy at times, and figure that Murphy is just waiting for a few of us to do this before he dumps a foot of weisschieße on the roads.

Re: your RR wheel - looks like a stone got stuck for a bit between the caliper and the wheel. Doesn't look like structural damage. You'll probably also see some kind of ding/scrape/etc... on the caliper body lined up with the scratch where the stone waqs pushed up against.

sathees siva · 02-21-2010, 09:13 AM

Looking good !!!

weiweiwei I am so Jealous. I can't trust Toronto weather. I am not going to be putting the summers back on till end of April.

DnA Diesel · 02-21-2010, 09:16 AM

....ooops, nevermind...just saw your YVR location now, weiweiwei. enjoy the weather!

fastrack · 02-21-2010, 11:26 AM

I've had mine on for 2 weeks already

TwinPowerF30 · 02-21-2010, 03:22 PM

Yes warm here.

zuluZero · 02-21-2010, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiweiwei

Yes warm here.

Those are the peak temps for each day, right - not the average.
Driving those summer RFT at any time of day below 7 degrees could give you sub-standard steering and braking. Be wary, drive carefully.

BMdblU · 02-21-2010, 05:19 PM

Tires look fine. Goodyears or am I mistaken?

Check tire pressure as they probably lost a lot over the winter. Also, larger tires tend to tramline more then smaller ones, you're probably not use to them, give it a couple days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathees siva

Looking good !!!

weiweiwei I am so Jealous. I can't trust Toronto weather. I am not going to be putting the summers back on till end of April.

Pshh!

I usually put em on first of April and have no problems. I've done mid March before and it only snowed a bit and never stuck to the ground!

DnA Diesel · 02-21-2010, 06:37 PM

Bridgstone Potenza RE050a RFTs...

catch · 02-21-2010, 11:10 PM

im jealous! I usually put mine on too early then we get a snow storm!
I almost put them on a few days ago and this week is snow apparently! hah

Blackadder · 02-22-2010, 01:44 PM

My summers have been on for about a month now, but 3 of those weeks it was parked at Brian Jessel lol

I think it hit 17 degrees here on Saturday.

ctgazer · 02-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

Tires look fine. Goodyears or am I mistaken?

Check tire pressure as they probably lost a lot over the winter. Also, larger tires tend to tramline more then smaller ones, you're probably not use to them, give it a couple days.

Pshh!

I usually put em on first of April and have no problems. I've done mid March before and it only snowed a bit and never stuck to the ground!

they're stock bridgestone

aspiring335 · 02-22-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

I usually put em on first of April and have no problems. I've done mid March before and it only snowed a bit and never stuck to the ground!

My E91 arrives in early April (I hope). I think I'll be pretty safe running with the stock tires rather than putting my winters on so late in the season.

taichi · 02-22-2010, 02:05 PM

these optional sport pkg rims looks sexy!

piggelin · 02-22-2010, 02:07 PM

wow, its -15 C here in sweden, and its almost storm. too much snow to even drive

peanuboy · 02-22-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piggelin

wow, its -15 C here in sweden, and its almost storm. too much snow to even drive

and look who's hosting the "winter" olympics

OwnAge · 02-22-2010, 03:01 PM

I've had my summer set for about two months and it drives me crazy that i cant put em on. I was thinking to put it on for march6 meet and just keep it on. I know for sure i wont be able to hold on till april.

perfectg · 02-22-2010, 03:24 PM

im putting mine on this weekend

335ifanatic · 02-22-2010, 05:39 PM

I think we've had 2 days of snow this fall/winter and the trees on my block are all pink, feels like it's middle of spring already. Gotta love west coast weather.

02-21-2010, 03:04 AM	#1
TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Summer is here Notice the clearance between the torque wrench and the panel. It was almost scraping. Is that alot of brake pad left? User reviews from Cdn Tire's site says this torque wrench doesn't click but it clicks nice and loud. How's the wear on my summer tires? After I put them on and went for a drive it seems like the steering wheel has a mind of its own and steers all over the place. Nice and clean with a coat of wax. It was hard to align the holes for the front. I need wheel alignment pins. I noticed my rear right wheel for my winter tire has this long deep scratch that runs along the whole wheel on the inside. Only this wheel not sure what it is. Pics below Last edited by TwinPowerF30; 07-27-2011 at 09:48 PM..
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DnA Diesel Major 27 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	"Gutsy move, Maverick!" I'm a cynical guy at times, and figure that Murphy is just waiting for a few of us to do this before he dumps a foot of weisschieße on the roads. Re: your RR wheel - looks like a stone got stuck for a bit between the caliper and the wheel. Doesn't look like structural damage. You'll probably also see some kind of ding/scrape/etc... on the caliper body lined up with the scratch where the stone waqs pushed up against. __________________ 2016 GLE 350d - White on Black
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DnA Diesel Major 27 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	....ooops, nevermind...just saw your YVR location now, weiweiwei. enjoy the weather! __________________ 2016 GLE 350d - White on Black
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes warm here.
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DnA Diesel Major 27 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Bridgstone Potenza RE050a RFTs... __________________ 2016 GLE 350d - White on Black
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	im jealous! I usually put mine on too early then we get a snow storm! I almost put them on a few days ago and this week is snow apparently! hah __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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Blackadder Captain Blackadder 11 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mission, BC iTrader: (0)	My summers have been on for about a month now, but 3 of those weeks it was parked at Brian Jessel lol I think it hit 17 degrees here on Saturday. __________________ 2009 335d - Space Grey Metallic - Grey Dakota Leather Audio control LC6i interface + base remote feeding a Boston Acoustics GT50 5 channel amp. Eclipse SC8365 + Focal 165 VRX, rear SP5010. MB Quart RSH304 12" subwoofer. AF&AM
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piggelin First Lieutenant 28 Rep 355 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E90 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: -.- iTrader: (0)	wow, its -15 C here in sweden, and its almost storm. too much snow to even drive
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335ifanatic Major 51 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I think we've had 2 days of snow this fall/winter and the trees on my block are all pink, feels like it's middle of spring already. Gotta love west coast weather.
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