Quick photo/video shoot with new 19" CSLs on my AW 125i

TimMc · 11-19-2009, 08:26 PM

Tyre diameter more than wheel & tyre width may be the main fouling issue. Standard set-up is nominally ~629mm in diameter. 235/35/19 is ~647mm and 225/35/19 will be ~640mm.
30 series tyres may be the answer, if you can get them in the right size. They'll stop your speedo from reading higher too. 235/30/19 is ~624mm and 245/30/19 is ~630mm diameter.

cozza · 11-19-2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the tip, Tim. Where'd you source this info from?

x5mad · 11-19-2009, 09:39 PM

beautiful shots. love the camera too. maybe time to change my canon 50D!

zenderm3 · 11-19-2009, 10:09 PM

Nice Cozza... been keen to see how you sort out the contact issue.

TimMc · 11-19-2009, 11:19 PM

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Thanks for the tip, Tim. Where'd you source this info from?

'Just drew up an Excel spreadsheet that automatically calculates it for me. If anyone wants a copy just PM me your email address. Note that this gives you nominal dimensions. Actual manufacturer dimensions usually differ slightly from this. They can usually provide this info for you.

jksgoh · 11-19-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Tyre diameter more than wheel & tyre width may be the main fouling issue. Standard set-up is nominally ~629mm in diameter. 235/35/19 is ~647mm and 225/35/19 will be ~640mm.
30 series tyres may be the answer, if you can get them in the right size. They'll stop your speedo from reading higher too. 235/30/19 is ~624mm and 245/30/19 is ~630mm diameter.

wouldn't a larger tyre diameter result in a lower recorded speed on the speedo? i thought it calculates speed on number of rotations / time with the assumption of a certain diameter. but i may well be wrong.

malvern135i · 11-20-2009, 12:16 AM

great car and pics
what sort of camera, lense did you use?

TimMc · 11-20-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jksgoh

wouldn't a larger tyre diameter result in a lower recorded speed on the speedo? i thought it calculates speed on number of rotations / time with the assumption of a certain diameter. but i may well be wrong.

Damn straight! My mistake. Actually, as our speedos are designed to overread (show 100kph when car's actually doing ~95), with the bigger diameter tyres it may give a more accurate measure of real speed.

jksgoh · 11-20-2009, 01:32 AM

ar see what your saying! and it probably would be more accurate!
did some quick calculations, the rotations/time of the tyre at 100km/h using 629mm tyres (standard ones) gives you ~103km/h if you were using 647mm tyres. and assuming it over reports by about 4km, its getting pretty close to the real speed.

cozza · 11-22-2009, 09:46 PM

Ok, new tyres are on (225/35/19), and they make all the difference. Perfect set up. Will no longer have an issue with hitting the odd pothole, or accidentally hitting a speed hump that 5kms faster. Very happy with them. I had a real chance to test them in the wet over the weekend, and they're nice and grippy. Buggerall road noise, and work well under heavy braking.

Looking forward to showing off my new wheels when we eventually have another Melbourne meet.

SparklingRed · 11-11-2010, 06:32 AM

Cozza,

Where did you get the wheels painted?

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Yep, they're really helpful, and know their stuff. Will keep you posted.

Meanwhile, if anyone else in Melbourne is keen on a similar set up, or any other BMW replica wheels, give Matt @ MSWT a call on 9793 3244 and mention my name (Corey).

They can do these CSLs in any colour you like - they're painted and baked locally. Contrary to popular opinion, painting is better than powder coating, as the heat from powder coating can cause wheels to crack and warp, and this ain't good.

555 · 11-11-2010, 05:36 PM

I got rid of my CSL's, I was not happy with them and wanted a freshen up after 2years...

Cozza, that offset will annoy you most when you hit bumps at freeway speeds, for example on the Tulla as you are coming up to Bulla Road, there are a series of changes in the surface of the road, and it will scrape all 4 corners... no serious damage, on mine with Yokohama 235/35/19's it caused a 1mm thin peel of the very edge of the tyres, so when you inspect the tyres later, you see this 'rubber thread' hanging off the tyre...

You will also notice that on full lock (left hand down) in reverse, the tyres scrape with the plastic 'grill' that houses the oil cooler inside the rhs front guard.

They look hot, I just wished someone or bmw released them in the proper 135i offset.

btw, I saw you on Chapel Street sometime back with them on...

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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Tyre diameter more than wheel & tyre width may be the main fouling issue. Standard set-up is nominally ~629mm in diameter. 235/35/19 is ~647mm and 225/35/19 will be ~640mm. 30 series tyres may be the answer, if you can get them in the right size. They'll stop your speedo from reading higher too. 235/30/19 is ~624mm and 245/30/19 is ~630mm diameter.
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cozza ///Mthusiast 136 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip, Tim. Where'd you source this info from? __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	beautiful shots. love the camera too. maybe time to change my canon 50D!
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Nice Cozza... been keen to see how you sort out the contact issue. __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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malvern135i Private 13 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	great car and pics what sort of camera, lense did you use?
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	ar see what your saying! and it probably would be more accurate! did some quick calculations, the rotations/time of the tyre at 100km/h using 629mm tyres (standard ones) gives you ~103km/h if you were using 647mm tyres. and assuming it over reports by about 4km, its getting pretty close to the real speed.
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11-22-2009, 09:46 PM	#54
cozza ///Mthusiast 136 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Ok, new tyres are on (225/35/19), and they make all the difference. Perfect set up. Will no longer have an issue with hitting the odd pothole, or accidentally hitting a speed hump that 5kms faster. Very happy with them. I had a real chance to test them in the wet over the weekend, and they're nice and grippy. Buggerall road noise, and work well under heavy braking. Looking forward to showing off my new wheels when we eventually have another Melbourne meet. __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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555 Doing it for TV! 10 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I got rid of my CSL's, I was not happy with them and wanted a freshen up after 2years... Cozza, that offset will annoy you most when you hit bumps at freeway speeds, for example on the Tulla as you are coming up to Bulla Road, there are a series of changes in the surface of the road, and it will scrape all 4 corners... no serious damage, on mine with Yokohama 235/35/19's it caused a 1mm thin peel of the very edge of the tyres, so when you inspect the tyres later, you see this 'rubber thread' hanging off the tyre... You will also notice that on full lock (left hand down) in reverse, the tyres scrape with the plastic 'grill' that houses the oil cooler inside the rhs front guard. They look hot, I just wished someone or bmw released them in the proper 135i offset. btw, I saw you on Chapel Street sometime back with them on...
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