Bunch of questions

[BMWCA]

Okay, I have a few questions, just thought I'd ask all at once. I have a 2000 323i.

1. I'll need new tires soon, what are your recommendations? I don't need high performance, something year round, we get a lot of rain!

2. Brakes- I have 25% left on fronts, 65% left on rears. When should I change the front brake pads?

3. Last week I was driving in the rain (surprise surprise being in Vancouver) on the highway at about 140km/h. When I pressed down on the accelerator, I could here a whistling sound somewhere near the rear of the car. Is this normal?

Thanks all.

One more...I remember a link that was posted that showed the assembly of a 3 series, starting from the rolled steel ending in the finished car. Cool vid...anyone have that link?

 

[jonnyz16]

Aloha BMWCA
1. alot of members like Michelin. I have Continentals and they seem ok . Do a search for tires on this board.

2. I'm not a liscensed mech but would say get ready to do a front brake job in the near future. The rears will be alright .Your fronts do most of the work due to weight transfer while braking .

3. Did you have your flaps set ? lol

no vid link sorry .

 

[Zchild]

I also own a 2000 323i, I have personally ran the Dunlop SP/5000 with the OE 16" rims and I am now running the Perelli P-Zero's because I have upgraded to 18" wheels. I suggest you do a comparision at TireRack.com to select the best overall tire to suit your driving conditions, and wallet. I just did a brake job, front and rear including rotors, pads and sensors. The job was relatively easy with the right tools, it took about 4 hours to do the entire job front and rear, I am just an amateur mechanic. As for the whistling in the rear, I have heard that sound before in the rain, however it was in the rain and extremely high winds. I hope this answers some of your questions... Happy motoring...

 

[HornyHornet]

Yes I agree that the Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S are great all-season ultra high performance tires. They are rated higher than the Michelins. Although, the Michelins Pilot Sport A/S aren't to shaby either; only if you have deep pockets though. For the value and performance, you can't beat the Pirellis. HH

 

[330i and like it]

I run the new Toyo on my 330i. the ride is quiet, smooth, and good grip. Good price too!

 

[Xyrium]

What, your dealer wasn't rotating your brake pads when they rotated your tires?

Pzero Nero M+S, Sumitomo HTR+, or Continental ContiExtreme Contact for all season traction

 

[Section_8]

Allright, alot of PZero Nero folks, I thought I was alone here among an ocean of P1's and Eagles..

goto www.tirerack.com for all your tire questions. Any tire you're looking at will have a host of comments from owners, so you can get an idea from them how tires rate. Their ratings scale is pretty accurate too, compare the ones you like best!