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Today was my first drive with my winter wheel setup:
BMW Style 141 wheels (17 x 7, offset 47)
Nokian akkapelitta R2 RFT in square setup 205/50/17
Cold air pressures: 36psi front, and 39psi rear.
Morning temperature was -5 degree C.
First drive impressions: It feels as if the car sits on four Marshmallows! Since I bought the RFT version, I was expecting a stiffer ride. But it is really soft. I doubt its the sidewall. I think the soft thread is causing this effect.
Changing lanes on the highway needs a bit of a "get used to".
No issues with traction, drives OK on mild accelerations (I went easy since I know I can light them up quite easily with 300hp).
I need to tweek the air pressure. Not convinced I got it right for those tires.
Now the wait for the good stuff, snow, freezing rain, -30C weather, etc.
Will provide feedback after some real life experience in those conditions.
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2013 BMW 135i MSport Edition, Alpine White, 6 speed manual, Coral Red leather, Sound Package, Premium Package, Alarm, BMW Perf black kidneys, Tint (20%rear, 50% sides), XPel Ultimate full front end and side skirts, H8 PIAA Plasma Ion yellow bulbs
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