[BMWCSRegistry] Re: Wheels and tires & Spam Problem

[David Fitelson]

Well, this probably belongs in Automobiles 101, but what's it alll about 
with wheel and tires sizes, anyway?  I think I understand width, but what, 
for example, does going from 14 inches to 16 inches actually accomplish--and 
what is the downside?

Thanks, David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "A Wegweiser" <art at bmwcsregistry.org>
To: <james_rosenthal at comcast.net>; "David Fitelson" <kikala at hughes.net>; 
<BMWCSRegistry at idb.ded.forest.net>
Cc: "Erik Wegweiser" <eweiser at ichizen.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 7:07 PM
Subject: Wheels and tires & Spam Problem


> (More later about the Spam problem reported by some.)
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> James is absolutely correct about too much messing around with tires, 
> wheels and suspensions.
> There is quite a limit as to how much you can "upgrade" a Coupe Actually 
> that term does not always even apply.  Drive and enjoy it for what it is, 
> not what you would have liked it to be 3+ decades after the fact..
> Don't try to make a sow's ear out of a silk purse.
>
> AWD  is what I would like to have had back in 1972 but not too likely in 
> this dimension.
> In the realm of reality, it sure would be nice to have at least a third 
> electric window on the right front as well as a nice convenient remote 
> mirror same side. I can deal with the mechanical left front window and 
> mirror quite easily.  :-)
> I don't even lust after a 5 speed. And, praise be, no sun roof.
> All the above came standard on my Subaru anyway except it sees little of 
> the road until November.
>
> Be glad you have 4 wheel disc brakes - at least on most Coupes - and one 
> of the most bullet proof engines BMW has ever made.
> (And I do not agree that the 3200 CS Bertone is the best looking Coupe BMW 
> ever made. Just a nice classic ancestor.)
>
> Art
> 15 July, ACD show in Auburn, IN
> 16 July, Coupe gathering, South Bend.
> 30 September, Coupe and other old BMW gathering. Near DC.
>
>
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> At 04:52 AM +0000 7/9/06, james_rosenthal at comcast.net wrote:
>>I wouldn't go larger than 16" on a e9.   Besides having to roll the 
>>fenders to accommodate the wider wheels (which you may already have done), 
>>less side-wall = harsher ride.  Plus, if you are running sport or even HD 
>>shocks with anything stiffer than stock springs, you have a recipe for 
>>shock tower failure.  My coupe had the right-rear shock tower fail after a 
>>pot-hole impact.  It was due to metal fatigue resulting from 16" rims + 
>>H&R springs+ Bilstien Sports....never again!!  These cars are not the most 
>>robust in terms of chasis, and body rigidity, so one good whack from a 
>>pot-hole on a crappy road, and you will dent the rim, and bust a shock 
>>tower...but those 18" BBS's sure do look perty.
>>
>>James Rosenthal
>>
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>>-------------- Original message --------------
>>From: "David Fitelson" <kikala at hughes.net>
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>>  Coupefolk:
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>>Guy on EBAY has these wheels/tires for sale--they're currently on a CSA 
>>(also for sale):
>>
>>"The wheels are 18 B.B.S., the tires are Z Rated Nankang 235-40-ZR18 Front 
>>265-35-ZR18 Rear, Very Wide.They fit perfectly under the car, 90% tread," 
>>he says.
>>
>>Who thinks what about this?  Do you believe it?   I'm thinking of them for 
>>my Kormanized triple-Webered coupe, not the pretty one.  Do you think the 
>>coupe would be more comfortable with these on my ratty New Mexican dirt 
>>road?  And what about out and about?
>>
>>Any  suggestions will be welcome.
>>
>>Best wishes, David
>>
>>
>>From: "David Fitelson" <kikala at hughes.net>
>>To: <BMWCSRegistry at idb.ded.forest.net>
>>Cc:
>>Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Wheels and tires
>>Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 00:47:15 +0000
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