But true balance comes from new 18" non staggered wheels all the way round.but I just payed enough for tires alone. so if you were really after balance, you could put 255/35/19's on all the corners.
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Do note, I put the stock rear tire size on the front. I can't wait to get it on the track to see how it handles now. But, no rubbing! (side note: remember the real CSL wheels are wider, 8.5" if memory serves so it makes sense that you could cram in a bigger tire). I haven't really pushed it yet, but understeer feels better and the car feels more solid on the road. 2005 BMW M3 E46/2S Coupe specifications, all versions. 2004 BMW M3 E46/2S Coupe specifications, all versions. 2003 BMW M3 E46/2S Coupe specifications, all versions. 2002 BMW M3 E46/2S Coupe specifications, all versions. Tire fitment guides say the 255 is for a 8.5 inch wheel, but it fits on the stock rim just fine (but it took two guys on the tire machine to mount it and only have someone you trust mount them!). M3 E46/2S Coupe (2000-2006) Other production years of this submodel: 2000 BMW M3 E46/2S Coupe specifications, all versions. But the critical point here is that I crammed a 255 under the front, that is 30 mm (over an inch) up from stock size of 225. I just threw new boots on my car: Yokohama Advan Sports f:255/35/19 r:275/30/19. Which will also fly if you go on a site like the tire rack and get the specs of the tires (front rim is 8', rear is 9.5'). Additionally, you can find the same rims from places like turnermotorsports with an indicated tire size of f:235-245/35/17 r:275-285/30/19. I wrote Mike Miller and he indicated that front and back tires must stay within a half inch diameter of each other. Seriously, it looks like they barely stretch to fit over the rim width. As an option, there was a 6-speed automated gearbox named SMGII, with a single-clutch system.I have a 2006 ///M3 Competition package. Under the hood, the M3 Cabriolet was fitted with the same 3.2-liter S54 engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual. The dashboard and the center console were the same as for the coupe version. The soft-top was completely retractable behind the rear bench. In the back, there was not too much room for long trips. The front bucket seats were fitted as standard. Inside, the M3 Convertible offered room for four occupants.
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From there on there was no other visible reinforcement on top of the body. The car featured a thicker A-pillar to reinforce the bodywork. On the sides, a pair of vents on the front fenders resembled, in a modern way, those found on the glorious BMW 507. Two scoops on the hood allowed a part of the hot air to escape from the engine bay. The big bumper with a lower apron and wide grille was needed to hide the big radiator and various coolers. The aggressive look of the car was due to its rounded parking lights, named “Angel Eyes” even though they looked from the opposing team. Compare 2 M3 trims and trim families below to see the differences in prices and features.
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While the E30 M3 was built in a little over 17.000 units, the E46 M3 convertible alone was sold in almost 30.000 units. The 2001 M3 (E46) was the third generation. 2002 BMW M3 6MT Steel Grey/Black Leather Daily Summer Driven Tracked 25+ /yr Engine. The BMW M3 is one of the most iconic models in the history of BMW. Its commercial success was so big that the car-maker decided to build offer M3 versions for the following 3-Series vehicles. The first generation of the BMW M3 was a race-purpose car built for streets to receive the FIA approval for racing. The third generation of the M3 was built in a choice of two body styles: coupe and convertible.Įven though the convertible was heavier, its performances were no joke.