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Weight is the enemy of performance, or course. Losing weight improves power-to-weight ratio, and the ruled thumb here is that every 10 lbs of weight loss in a car (non-rotating), is like adding one hp. So 34 lbs of rotating mass lost equals 340 lbs of non-rotating mass lost equals 34 hp gained. That's not even taking into account handling improvement on losing unsprung mass. I really saw a difference on my Aston Martin when I changed wheel/tires to larger but lighter ones. I saved about 15 lbs and could definitely feel it, so 34lbs will make a huge difference on this car.
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1- They are back ordered 2-The snow capabilities are questionable |
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They ranked an 8 something for snow. read some of the reviews. Considering the reduced ground clearance on the x5 m, I am not expecting snow cat abilitys. But an 8 ranking is pretty decent and should not get the truck stuck in most snow conditions
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I used to race a mustang with N/A small block ford that made 902 HP. I used the lightest of all internals when it went together. rotating mass makes much more of a difference over standrad weight reduction I think I am definitely going to the Contis all seasons. Checkout the weights
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Now if I could find a local shop that would pre order me a set of matching wheels in powder coated black. Take my wheels on exchange+cost of powder coating and then mount the new contis. I would be set.
When I had my ML55, I had East Coast in Harrison order a set of chromed AMG wheels and then when they arrived, they did the swap out. It save from having the vehicle sit on jackstands and having to cart around 4 large tires/wheels. I will call Billy on Monday and see if he has a supplier that can do that. Anyone else in NJ that does something like that?
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Here is another all season: Michelin Latitude Tour HP M&autoModClar=Built Before 10/10
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Take that rating with a grain of salt. Let me know if you find these anywhere, they are still the best out there
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Donho, are you planning on swapping summer and winter tires on the same rim? Some have suggested not to do that because if damage to the tire. I run the Pirelli Scorpion ice on a separate rim. Works great.
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I am in the quest for another set of wheels right now. I do not really want aftermarket. I had aftermarket wheels on my M3 and they get hammered with the NJ roads. I had really good luck with factory wheels. They are heavier, but they seem to handle pothole alot better. Plus, i think I will stick with the 20's. If I find a good set of BMW wheels with the correct offset, I will have them powdercoated in black and mount the Conti all seasons(if I can find them) and jusyt drive year round like that. I will probably just sell my factory wheels/sensors/tires. That seems like the least amount of work. I really do not want two sets of wheels and tires. That is a pain. This is a daily driver. No need for extra work.
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