Track Package 228i on 17s

Sportstick · 03-20-2015, 01:44 PM

The Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 on BBS SR 17" wheels came in from Tire Rack. Also had the chance while taking off winters to install the ///MSport decals to replace the ones lost when the calipers were painted. The tires are in break-in mode for 500 miles, but the smoothness and hints of how responsive they will be are already clear and excellent! As for the wheels, YMMV, but among the few 17" wheels which clear the MSport calipers, I really like these and BBS quality speaks for itself for these pressure cast wheels from Germany. Of course, this was done because driving in Michigan is like being among the craters of the moon. My 18s are living happily, I hope, on a forum member's car in Florida.

335BOY · 03-20-2015, 02:15 PM

Nice wheels. I've had many sets .Curious as to why you would go winter and all season when you got the track pack?

Sportstick · 03-20-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Nice wheels. I've had many sets .Curious as to why you would go winter and all season when you got the track pack?

Mostly a matter of climate. I loved the PSS, but would need to take them off long before the snow arrives as we spend a lot of time below 45 degrees in the Fall and early winter, and it takes a while to get back above that as we approach Spring. I had called Michelin and they advised that the rubber compound in PSS can crack if the tire is operated under 45 degrees (Sorry, I realize this is all in Fahrenheit). And, as hard as they get in cold temps, even a cold rain in the low 40s becomes risky. With this setup, I can run on the AS3 all the way until some significant snow falls and then go to Blizzaks, while the PSS would have me on the Blizzaks much longer each year. The tests of the AS3 suggest they come surprisingly close to the capability of PSS, so the sacrifice is not major. I knew I needed to go to 17s with our roads, and considered the PSS vs AS3 decision, but finally came down on enjoying AS3 much longer than the smaller potential increase in performance of PSS over AS3 for fewer months.

CE750Jockey · 03-20-2015, 02:48 PM

Lookin' good, Stick!

todd hollander · 03-20-2015, 03:58 PM

Those wheels look great, as does the VO, nice!

Racer20 · 03-21-2015, 10:49 AM

Nice setup. I have the dark grey SR's for my X-Ice's.

03-20-2015, 01:44 PM	#1
Sportstick Major General 4651 Rep 6,027 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Track Package 228i on 17s The Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 on BBS SR 17" wheels came in from Tire Rack. Also had the chance while taking off winters to install the ///MSport decals to replace the ones lost when the calipers were painted. The tires are in break-in mode for 500 miles, but the smoothness and hints of how responsive they will be are already clear and excellent! As for the wheels, YMMV, but among the few 17" wheels which clear the MSport calipers, I really like these and BBS quality speaks for itself for these pressure cast wheels from Germany. Of course, this was done because driving in Michigan is like being among the craters of the moon. My 18s are living happily, I hope, on a forum member's car in Florida. Attached Images __________________ 2015 228i 6MT/Track Handling/Tech/Cold/Premium/Lighting/Driver Assistance/KCDesign Strut Brace/M2 LCAs/Rogue SSK/BBS SR/PS4S/ER Chargepipe/AA Intercooler/Dinan Shockware/MPerformance Spoiler/Black Grilles/Xpel Ultimate PPF & Prime XR+ Tint/Adam's Ceramic/no CDV 2024 X3 sDrive30i/MSport/Premium/Dynamic Handling/Shadowline/Parking/Xpel Prime XR Plus/Weathertech Cargo Liner
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03-20-2015, 02:15 PM	#2
335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels. I've had many sets .Curious as to why you would go winter and all season when you got the track pack?
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CE750Jockey First Lieutenant 77 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '19 M240 'vert 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Lookin' good, Stick!
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03-20-2015, 03:58 PM	#5
todd hollander Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 284 Posts Drives: X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA iTrader: (0)	Those wheels look great, as does the VO, nice!
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03-21-2015, 10:49 AM	#6
Racer20 Major 1030 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: F80 M3, 228i THP, E46 ZHP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	Nice setup. I have the dark grey SR's for my X-Ice's. __________________ 2015 M3, 2005 330i ZHP, 2015 228i 6MT Track Handling Pack, 2007 M Coupe (Sold)
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