Re: KD's or more MXX3's help me decide...

["coolguy" <bike0001@xxxxxxx>]

just a point to consider/look further into:

i'm not too sure on this, but i've heard reports that on the '95 M3's that
the traction control system is sensitive enough to be confused by the
different front/rear wheel diameters (ie. 225/45 17 fr and 245/40 17 r).
that the 96 -> cars don't (cause their stock tires are different front/back
diameters).

Aaron Young

'87 325
'97 M3/4 (lease up), just traded in for 540iT -- still having some
withdrawal symtoms


- ----- Original Message -----
From: Brian <ez4me2@domain.elided>
To: <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 11:18 PM
Subject: KD's or more MXX3's help me decide...


> Hello friends,
>
> I have a stock suspension 6/95 M3 with the 7.5 double spoke lightweight
rims
> on all four.  My 235.40.17 rear Pilots are just about toast (12k on them)
> and the fronts are h-rated crap.  (On the car when I bought it)  I hear
good
> things about the BFG TA KD's however, they come in 225.45.17 and
245.40.17,
> no 235 action.  Tire Rack says I can use 245.40.17 in the rear but only
235
> in the front i.e. 225 for KDs.  My question is:  Am I better off going 225
> all the way around or 245r-225f?  Or by some miracle is it possible to use
> 245.40.17 all around with no rubbing.
>
> Is the KD (225.45.17) worth switching to over the 235 MXX3 if I have to go
> 225 on all four. (based on dry street performance?)
>
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Brian
> ez4me2@domain.elided
>
>
>

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