Winter mode time thoughts and feelings...

NINJA59 · 10-31-2016, 03:43 AM

Well I have got my 17's (yes really) on the GC. My initial thoughts have been actually fairly good.

For Winter use they look "okay", biggest issue is cleaning the inside is a pain the calipers on the front are mm's from the wheel, getting a cloth inside is "fun" to say the least (and the fact BMW decided to wash him despite my orders not to - got all the work done for free after a moan

).

Biggest difference is the ride is amazingly calm though (even for an RFT tyre), downside being the steering is even less communicative now.

Got the Summer 20's all packed up ready for a visit to Lepsons soon, colour decided already as sparkling silver (and prior to my wedding next year so the 6 looks the best for the big day (alongside now needing to do a bit more polishing on it - I will probably do a "few" test panels over Winter)).

Cannot beat riding on 55 profiles!

The0pportunist · 10-31-2016, 08:17 AM

Never seen 17's that look this good. Must be like driving on clouds?

NINJA59 · 10-31-2016, 09:43 AM

I must admit I was surprised at the end result was a "decent" one and not look at those small shopping trolley wheels! Nearly bought the silver versions and in a last minute switch the black ones (which made an extra few weeks wait for them from Germany).

It is like riding on a cloud, flipside is the Winter rubber makes them a bit more wobbly in some turns.

Biggest change is road noise though the car is so quiet on them you find yourself going faster than you expect!

Jon D · 10-31-2016, 10:28 AM

My previous F12 640i came with 20" wheels and I didn't like them from the start (had no choice as it was a 1 year old AUC). The best thing I did was to switch to 18" with non-runflats as it transformed the ride and improved steering feedback. I then fitted winter tyres and couldn't believe the difference in grip and traction.
I refitted the original 20s before trading in the car and didn't even consider anything other than 18s for my new 640i - winter tyres being fitted very soon.

10-31-2016, 03:43 AM	#1
NINJA59 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 640D GC and MX5 NC PRHT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Winter mode time thoughts and feelings... Well I have got my 17's (yes really) on the GC. My initial thoughts have been actually fairly good. For Winter use they look "okay", biggest issue is cleaning the inside is a pain the calipers on the front are mm's from the wheel, getting a cloth inside is "fun" to say the least (and the fact BMW decided to wash him despite my orders not to - got all the work done for free after a moan ). Biggest difference is the ride is amazingly calm though (even for an RFT tyre), downside being the steering is even less communicative now. Got the Summer 20's all packed up ready for a visit to Lepsons soon, colour decided already as sparkling silver (and prior to my wedding next year so the 6 looks the best for the big day (alongside now needing to do a bit more polishing on it - I will probably do a "few" test panels over Winter)). Cannot beat riding on 55 profiles!
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The0pportunist Major 471 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Never seen 17's that look this good. Must be like driving on clouds?
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NINJA59 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 640D GC and MX5 NC PRHT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I must admit I was surprised at the end result was a "decent" one and not look at those small shopping trolley wheels! Nearly bought the silver versions and in a last minute switch the black ones (which made an extra few weeks wait for them from Germany). It is like riding on a cloud, flipside is the Winter rubber makes them a bit more wobbly in some turns. Biggest change is road noise though the car is so quiet on them you find yourself going faster than you expect! Last edited by NINJA59; 10-31-2016 at 10:09 AM..
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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	My previous F12 640i came with 20" wheels and I didn't like them from the start (had no choice as it was a 1 year old AUC). The best thing I did was to switch to 18" with non-runflats as it transformed the ride and improved steering feedback. I then fitted winter tyres and couldn't believe the difference in grip and traction. I refitted the original 20s before trading in the car and didn't even consider anything other than 18s for my new 640i - winter tyres being fitted very soon.
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