Wheel swap and new tires

[slo town]

Y'all:

I swapped out the staggered BMW OEM Style 225M 19x8 235/35-19 fronts and 19x9 245/35-19 rears shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (summer tire) for my square BBS CH 19x8.5 235/35-19s with a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The Michelin Cup 2s that were on the CHs were done after about 5,000 miles. As much as I loved the Cup 2s I replaced them with PS4S. Two reasons; 1) at age 73 my sporting drives are less frequent and less "sporty" than they used to be, and 2) the Cups 2s are super sticky so they pepper the wheel wells and undercarriage with small stones.

I was pleased to see the new tires were "fresh" with a manufacture date of 1826 (18th week of 2026). This means they were made sometime around May 1st. They were made in USA.

The tires on the Style 225Ms with PS4Ss are down to about 3/32s. I'll swap wheels and use them up over time then plan on putting Cups 2s on the 225Ms. The 225Ms fit both my E46 and our E90 so it makes sense to put the Cup 2s on that wheel set. The E90 currently has a staggered set of BBS CHs; 19x8.5 235/35-19 fronts and 19x9.5 245/35-19 rears with fairly new set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Anyway, the wheel swap and new tires for the E46. And lastly, I prefer the look of the CHs over the 225Ms.

Scott

BMW Style 225M

BBS CHs

Rotors are rusty from a wash (done before the morning overcast disappeared).

 

[JoelB]

I like the look of the new wheels better as well. Hard to go wrong with a BBS wheel. I personally would prefer and 18" wheel and tire setup. I like some meaty tire sidewall look.

 

[slo town]

I like the look of the new wheels better as well. Hard to go wrong with a BBS wheel. I personally would prefer and 18" wheel and tire setup. I like some meaty tire sidewall look.

The CHs on the E46 have about 80K miles on them. The CHs on our E90 have at least 110K miles on them and the 225Ms have about 30K miles on them. I swap the 225Ms from car to car when I feel like changing the look. That said, I'd be willing to sell the 225Ms if any of you folks are interested. They are in PERFECT condition and have BMW OEM TPMS sensors in them. FWIW.

Scott

 

[slo town]

I just got back from a sunny day, twisty road, 60 mile sortie to scrub in the new tires. As nice as they are they're certainly not Cup 2 level, not that I was expecting that. But I'm happy with them. They'll get better over time as the last of the mold release wax gets scrubbed off and as the tread depth gets shallower with wear.

Scott

 

[Marcozi]

Which model E46 do you own?

 

[slo town]

Which model E46 do you own?

2003 330Ci ZSP with 5-speed and leather seating, no sunroof. I am the original owner. The car has never once been driven in the rain on a wet road.

I do 100% of my own maintenance and modifications. Here is a list of everything I've done to it.

Scott

2003 BMW E46 330Ci ZSP Modifications:
BBS CH 19x8.5, 35mm offset
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; 235/35-19
or
BMW OEM Style 225M, 37mm offset front, 39mm offset rear
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; 235/35-19 front, 245/35-19 rear
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Bilstein B8 Struts/Shocks, E36 M3 Versions On Rear
BMW Motorsport Front Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates
Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts
H&R Sport Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars, 27mm front, 21mm Rear
Turner Motorsports Adjustable, Ball Jointed Front Anti-Roll Bar Endlinks
Mason Engineering Adjustable, Spherical Bearing Rear Anti-Roll Bar Endlinks
BMW M3 Front Strut Brace
BMW ZHP Front Control Arms
BMW M3 Engine Mounts
BMW M3 Transmission Mounts
Meyle HD 66mm Front Control Arm Bushings
BMW M3 Rear Control Arm Bushings
Turner Motorsports Rear Control Arm Bushing Limiters
BMW M3 Spherical Bearing Rear Lower/Outer Control Arm Bushings
Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines F/R
BMW Motorsport Cross-drilled, Fully Floating Front Brake Rotors
Jurid Front Brake Pads
BMW M3 Rear Brake Pads
Turner Motorsports Brass Brake Caliper Bushings
Borla Catback Stainless Steel Exhaust
Meyle Heavy Duty Rear Differential Mounts
BMW ZHP Finned Rear Differential Cover/Cooler
BMW ZHP Shift Knob
B&M Short Shift Kit
UUC Stainless Steel, Weighted Shift Rod
Mason Engineering Quick Shift Geometry Clutch Pedal Arm
Stewart Engineering Water Pump
Rogue Engineering Underdrive Pulley Set
BMW M3 Trunk Lid Spoiler Lip
BMW Motorsport Alcantara Steering Wheel
Center Arm Rest Delete

 

[LC]

That is one great looking car!