[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by dr.s

Curious what size summer staggered tires are you running?

I went with the oem staggered sizes..

Thought about 255 in the back, but I don't plan to lower the car and don't want no poke or rubbing..

I'll see if I have to mess with camber at install, am thinking i shouldn't have to.

[bimmercar]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

You can update the vmax up to 10 hours the car has been running. After the 10hr mark it gets locked

so, i guess its possiable they could change the wheels/tires/ Vmax at the port in germany... or maybe when it gets to US

[335BOY]

Originally Posted by Zooks527

He can conceivably fix the tires installed on the car. He can't change the limiter.




No, he's wrong. See the cut from the ordering guide below.

840 is the increased top speed limiter. Add the summer tires, runflats go away, and the increased top speed is added.

The website is just info, not guaranteed. The ordering guide is what BMW builds to.

Why is this so important to everyone? Everyone tracks? On What track can you see over 130?

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by bimmercar

so, i guess its possiable they could change the wheels/tires/ Vmax at the port in germany... or maybe when it gets to US

It is "possible" but most probably... "unlikely"

Port will not be able or authorized to do it.... BMW won't be responsible if your dealer screwed up the order... the dealer should have ordered you another car...

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by 335BOY

I'd be shocked if dealer didn't fix the problem .

I wouldn't... I guess it depends on the dealer, the deal, etc. A new set of wheels and tires costs the dealer a few thousand.

[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

I wouldn't... I guess it depends on the dealer, the deal, etc. A new set of wheels and tires costs the dealer a few thousand.

Yes but he has a new set of wheels and tires as take offs, net cost isn't that high.
All the OP needs are the Michelin PSS tires anyway. He will get the better ride and more grip.

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by todd hollander

Yes but he has a new set of wheels and tires as take offs, net cost isn't that high.
All the OP needs are the Michelin PSS tires anyway. He will get the better ride and more grip.

Right. It makes consumer sense, but I don't think the dealership will see it that way. Swapping tires is a service issue, not a sales issue. Service department will have to be stuck with a set of tires not in their inventory, that have already been mounted and driven on. So, they won't exactly see it the way you describe it.

[dr.s]

Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

I went with the oem staggered sizes..

Thought about 255 in the back, but I don't plan to lower the car and don't want no poke or rubbing..

I'll see if I have to mess with camber at install, am thinking i shouldn't have to.

What size are your wheels? Widths and offsets. Also be sure to post some pictures after they are installed.

[335BOY]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Right. It makes consumer sense, but I don't think the dealership will see it that way. Swapping tires is a service issue, not a sales issue. Service department will have to be stuck with a set of tires not in their inventory, that have already been mounted and driven on. So, they won't exactly see it the way you describe it.

I know what youre saying but it beats re-ordering the car and having an angry customer.

[Zooks527]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

You can update the vmax up to 10 hours the car has been running. After the 10hr mark it gets locked

And how might one do that? Seriously, I'm not being snide. It would be great if that's the case!

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by Zooks527

And how might one do that? Seriously, I'm not being snide. It would be great if that's the case!

The DME needs to be reflashed with firmware. Not really that great...

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by Zooks527

And how might one do that? Seriously, I'm not being snide. It would be great if that's the case!

You need to code it.

It's in the DME Ecu I believe

Else you could add s840 to the FA and VO code DME and the traction control Ecu

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

You can update the vmax up to 10 hours the car has been running. After the 10hr mark it gets locked

This whole 10 hour window sounds ridiculous to me! Not saying I don't believe you, I do. I feel like BMW arbitrarily decided to set this time frame to 10 hours.

[bimmercar]

I just to talked to the sales manager, he said its not likely that they can make any changes at port... he's looking into options for me now...waiting back to hear from him....

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by ocN55

This whole 10 hour window sounds ridiculous to me! Not saying I don't believe you, I do. I feel like BMW arbitrarily decided to set this time frame to 10 hours.

Ya probably something just in case they screwed something up so they can modify it before leaving the factory.

It's not 10 hrs since production but 10 continuous hours of the car running

[bimmercar]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Right. It makes consumer sense, but I don't think the dealership will see it that way. Swapping tires is a service issue, not a sales issue. Service department will have to be stuck with a set of tires not in their inventory, that have already been mounted and driven on. So, they won't exactly see it the way you describe it.

even if they gave me new summer tires, I would still need to keep the A/S runflats, since I need those upon lease return since that's listed as stock tires on VIN

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by bimmercar

even if they gave me new summer tires, I would still need to keep the A/S runflats, since I need those upon lease return since that's listed as stock tires on VIN

ya you will need to get tires in good condition at the end of the lease anyway... so maybe just try to get them to give you the PSS at cost or something and keep the RFT for when you return the car maybe

here is the reference thread http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...highlight=vmax

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

Ya probably something just in case they screwed something up so they can modify it before leaving the factory.

It's not 10 hrs since production but 10 continuous hours of the car running

Stupid question but when you say 10 continuous hours, does it mean the car needs to be running for 10 hours straight or a total of 10 hours? lol

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by ocN55

Stupid question but when you so 10 continuous hours, does it mean the car needs to be running for 10 hours straight or a total of 10 hours? lol

Total of 10 hours of runtime which probably also counts as soon as ignition is turned on so not explicitly the engine running

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by dr.s

What size are your wheels? Widths and offsets. Also be sure to post some pictures after they are installed.

I'll post pix when I put em on in April....Dont want to jack the thread..Hell, we live in the same town - you can see em live too..

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Right. It makes consumer sense, but I don't think the dealership will see it that way. Swapping tires is a service issue, not a sales issue. Service department will have to be stuck with a set of tires not in their inventory, that have already been mounted and driven on. So, they won't exactly see it the way you describe it.

Its actually a parts issue...Me, the parts manager and Sales all had to huddle-up to make it right for me.

To my dealers credit they did...This is also the 6th vehicle I have gotten from them, so I expect preferential treatment too

[dr.s]

Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

I'll post pix when I put em on in April....Dont want to jack the thread..Hell, we live in the same town - you can see em live too..

Maybe see you around at a club event?

I think I will start a new tread as I have a question or two on xdrive and tire sizes.