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#1. Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 - from Chris Teague
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:32:27 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 Jeff, They fit fine on my car with 17x9 SSR wheels, ET42. But they are very close. Your wheels are 1/2 narrower which should help, but they are 4mm more to the outside. You can probably get them to work with camber & ride height changes. That's what I did to get my 265/35-18's to fit on an 18x9" wheel under the stock (rolled) fenders. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Since we're on the subject of tires, I've got a question that some of you > may be able to help answer. > > I'm getting a new-to-me set of 17x8.5" BBS CH - and I've been convinced by > several of my friends that I should be putting the Falken Azenis RT-615 > tires on them for the two main reasons that they're as sticky but only > cost about 1/2 as much as my previous favorite street tire, the venerable > PS2. I've heard from several reliable sources that these tires run wide, > and when I measured my friend's 235s, the reliable sources were proved > correct. They're as wide as the 245 Pilot Sports on my car right now, so > they are my fallback. > > What I'm wondering is...does anyone know if the 255s will fit on my car > with: > the ET 38 17 x 8.5" BBS CH > A seciton width of 10.3 inches > TCK S/A coilovers > rolled fenders (will be undertaking this shortly)
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#2. Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:37:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 I researched this tire a bit for a friend who considered putting them on his Elise. I've read a few reviews that this tires absolutely sucks in the wet. So if you're planning on using it as a street tire, I might reconsider. Right now, I have the Hankook Ventus whatevers on the Elise and they're only grippy when warmed up. Cold, the blow chunks. I might have to try those Bridgestone RE10R (or whatever they're called) next. The POS daily beater (aka M3) has PS2s on right now. The sidewalls are brown...can't even look at it. Ugh. Chester --- Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> wrote: > Since we're on the subject of tires, I've got a question that some of you may > be able to help answer. > > I'm getting a new-to-me set of 17x8.5" BBS CH - and I've been convinced by > several of my friends that I should be putting the Falken Azenis RT-615 tires > on them for the two main reasons that they're as sticky but only cost about > 1/2 as much as my previous favorite street tire, the venerable PS2. I've > heard from several reliable sources that these tires run wide, and when I > measured my friend's 235s, the reliable sources were proved correct. They're > as wide as the 245 Pilot Sports on my car right now, so they are my fallback. > > What I'm wondering is...does anyone know if the 255s will fit on my car with: > the ET 38 17 x 8.5" BBS CH > A seciton width of 10.3 inches > TCK S/A coilovers > rolled fenders (will be undertaking this shortly)
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#3. Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 - from Rex Tener
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:17:43 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Falken Azenis RT-615 At 08:47 PM 9/14/2006, Chester Wong wrote: >I researched this tire a bit for a friend who considered putting them on his >Elise. I've read a few reviews that this tires absolutely sucks in the wet. >So if you're planning on using it as a street tire, I might reconsider. I would have to disagree. I had multiple sets of RT-615 on my 1996 M3. IMHO, they are the best value dry tire out there. In the wet, while they are no Goodyear F1 GS-D3 or Bridgestone S-02 Pole Position (Yes, S-02), I have been very impressed how well they handle in pouring rain. About on par with a Michelin Pilot Sport. Rex
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#4. carfax for possible e36 M3 conversion - from tim ng
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:27:37 -0400 From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> Subject: carfax for possible e36 M3 conversion WBSBG9339XEY81575 thx Tim Ng BMWCCA # 36497 95 BUZZNM3 92 325ic M-Technic 91 M3 street car 88 M3/2.5 DM race car 87 325is D.E. car ------------------ project 90 535ia ------------------ Pace shadow 26 ft enclosed trailer my web page: http://groups.msn.com/M3stuff/pictures
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#5. Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:53:15 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Next set of track sneakers? on 9/14/06 6:57 PM, "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a set of PSCs in 245/40R17 for my M3 mounted on ASA Wheels. I have run > 6 track days on them and corded the outside edge of two front lefts despite > running them at 6-8 PSI higher than is listed on the tirerack site (TR says > 28-30 cold, I run 36-38 cold).... I have friends that swear by them but I > can't seem to get the pressures figured out. I haven't tried the PSC's but I have had students running on them. There does seem to be a consensus that they're unusually sensitive to inflation pressures and lots of people have difficulty getting that right. (However I have no idea what right is for the PSC.) Another possible track tire option about which I'm curious is Hankook, see: <http://www.frisbyracetire.com/hankookracetires.html> They're available in a variety of sizes and compounds. Anyone tried 'em? Personally I'm pretty happy with the RA-1 for normal DE use. They grip decently and last acceptably, and as long as there's some tread left they're great in the rain. I've been using the 235/40-17 size RA-1, but now that I've got a set of 8.5" Koseis to supplement my existing 8" track wheels I'd like to try the 255 section width version. Hmmm, do they clear the fenders? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#6. Re: [E36M3] H&R oe verse sports - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:59:58 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] H&R oe verse sports Yup...I tried all three...OE sport, SPort and Race....all on Koni single adjustable shocks... The OE sports were the best street use spring out of the three. the spring rate is roughly the same as the Sport but slightly higher ride height. My car was the same with the OE sports as the stock BMW M springs. The Sports were slightly lower, the back was too low vs. the front so I shimmed the rears up some to make it look better. Ride suffered. not too badly but enough that the OE is a better daily choice. Race. Stiff.. and low as piss...My X brace would bottom out and I had to be extremely careful with the front spoiler extensions (velocity splitters) Ripped one set right off....Too low for the street especially if you have steep driveways and speed bumps. Higher spring rates than Sport, but still could be stiffer for the track. I have coilover conversions on the car now 550lb fr/630lb rr. With the ride set between OE sport and Sport. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:37 PM Subject: [E36M3] H&R oe verse sports > Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:27:25 -0400 > From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> > Subject: H&R oe verse sports > > guys: what do you guys think between the H&R OE verse the sports. I have > the sports now and I wanta soften the ride a bit and slightly rasie the > car. Not really sure if I wanta do this but I am going to try the OE > springs and see how it rides, looks and handles. What do you guys think? I > read the specs on H&R web site and looks like the OE's are about half the > drop as the sports. Anyone tried these 2 springs out? > > > > Tim Ng BMWCCA # 36497 > 95 BUZZNM3 > 92 325ic M-Technic > 91 M3 street car > 88 M3/2.5 DM race car > 87 325is D.E. car > ------------------ > project > 90 535ia > ------------------ > Pace shadow 26 ft enclosed trailer > my web page: > http://groups.msn.com/M3stuff/pictures > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:19:00 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? On Fri, September 15, 2006 6:57 am, Neil Maller said: > Personally I'm pretty happy with the RA-1 for normal DE use. They grip > decently and last acceptably, and as long as there's some tread left > they're > great in the rain. Agreed. I think this is THE tire for DE, IMNSHO. > Hmmm, do they clear the fenders? Yes, but some rolling will most likely be required. MarkD runs the 255 RA-1s on his race car occasionally. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - formerly tracked on RA-1s 1993 325is #44 JP - RA-1s as street/practice/non-competition tires
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:31:19 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? On Sep 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, Jim Bassett wrote: >> Hmmm, do they clear the fenders? > > Yes, but some rolling will most likely be required. MarkD runs the 255 > RA-1s on his race car occasionally. Yup. Some fender rolling required but I'm not sure how much since I rolled them to accommodate the Kumho V700s in 255/40-17 primarily. Either way, not a dramatic amount. We're not talking PTG flares here. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:46:42 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? On Fri, September 15, 2006 9:37 am, Mark Dadgar said: > We're not talking PTG flares here. Right, 'cause THAT I would have noticed. :-) Jim Bassett
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#10. Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:59:57 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Next set of track sneakers? on 9/15/06 12:19 PM, Jim Bassett at jim@jimbassett.com wrote: > Yes, but some rolling will most likely be required. MarkD runs the 255 > RA-1s on his race car occasionally. Several years ago I did roll them using Tire Rack's Haweka tool.\ Guess I'll find out if I did it enough. <g> Neil 96 M3