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    Nick_F
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    #6453

    patsbimmer1 said:

    I wouldn't hesitate to buy them.

    well I bought them and some pirelli sottozero 3's for half off. I should be set on tires for awhile...

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    • Ryan...R
      Ryan...R
      Ryan...
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      #6454

      Any of you cool cats or kittens ever played around with Federal tires?

      Looking at the Federal Evo ST-1, can get 4 of em in my oddball desired size of 235/40/19 for under $400 shipped. I'm assuming they're not fantastic, super sticky, long living tires. But, they might be a good stop gap for me to see if I want to go up to that size from my 225s.

      https://simpletire.com/federal-evoluzion-st-1-tires

      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #6455

        Ryan... said:

        Any of you cool cats or kittens ever played around with Federal tires?

        Looking at the Federal Evo ST-1, can get 4 of em in my oddball desired size of 235/40/19 for under $400 shipped. I'm assuming they're not fantastic, super sticky, long living tires. But, they might be a good stop gap for me to see if I want to go up to that size from my 225s.

        https://simpletire.com/federal-evoluzion-st-1-tires

        I’m sure they’ll be fine

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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
          wrote on last edited by
          #6456

          Ryan... said:

          Any of you cool cats or kittens ever played around with Federal tires?

          Looking at the Federal Evo ST-1, can get 4 of em in my oddball desired size of 235/40/19 for under $400 shipped. I'm assuming they're not fantastic, super sticky, long living tires. But, they might be a good stop gap for me to see if I want to go up to that size from my 225s.

          https://simpletire.com/federal-evoluzion-st-1-tires

          You're getting black and round.  Federal isn't the worst out there by any means but it's not what I'd buy unless I planned on burning them off.  There's actually a ton of options in that size due to the popularity of big skinny rims nowadays so if it's a choice driven by a lack of options I'd encourage you to look further.  If it's price motivated then these will scratch that itch.

          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
          95 325is *sold*
          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
            wrote on last edited by
            #6457

            Nick_F said:

            well I bought them and some pirelli sottozero 3's for half off. I should be set on tires for awhile...

            You'll be happy with the sottozero.  I've driven on them and sold a ton and have never been told a bad thing about them.  Good buy.

            2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

            07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

            97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
            95 325is *sold*
            93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

            BMWCCA #473306

            Instagram @patsbimmer1

            AKA- HALLWAY PAT

            "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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            • Ryan...R
              Ryan...R
              Ryan...
              wrote on last edited by
              #6458

              KaiserRolls said:

              I’m sure they’ll be fine 

              patsbimmer1 said:

              You're getting black and round.  Federal isn't the worst out there by any means but it's not what I'd buy unless I planned on burning them off.  There's actually a ton of options in that size due to the popularity of big skinny rims nowadays so if it's a choice driven by a lack of options I'd encourage you to look further.  If it's price motivated then these will scratch that itch.

              Thought process is that my current tires are nearing the end of their lives, I want to do a track day at Blackhawk in a couple months and will want newer tires for that, and I want to try a larger size on my already low-ish car without committing long term. I think I'll do it, #THANKS

              2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

              2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
                wrote on last edited by
                #6459

                Ryan... said:

                Thought process is that my current tires are nearing the end of their lives, I want to do a track day at Blackhawk in a couple months and will want newer tires for that, and I want to try a larger size on my already low-ish car without committing long term. I think I'll do it, #THANKS

                I'm running a set of those exact tires on my 128, it's my daily so it doesn't get the crap pounded out of it, but when I do lean into the corners hard I've been pleased. 
                They have quite a bit of grip, have good feel / breakaway characteristic, and seem to be doing okay on tread wear (though a bit early to tell).
                For the price I figured it was worth a shot.

                ...

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                  Nick_F
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                  #6460

                  Well my winter setup showed up today, ordered yesterday around noon, arrived today at 2. Tirerack is the amazon prime of the tire world. 

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                  • Ryan...R
                    Ryan...R
                    Ryan...
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #6461

                    GunMetalGrey said:

                    I'm running a set of those exact tires on my 128, it's my daily so it doesn't get the crap pounded out of it, but when I do lean into the corners hard I've been pleased. 
                    They have quite a bit of grip, have good feel / breakaway characteristic, and seem to be doing okay on tread wear (though a bit early to tell).
                    For the price I figured it was worth a shot. 

                    Heck yes, I'll give these a try then.

                    2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                    2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                    • straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwr
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #6462

                      Ryan... said:

                      Heck yes, I'll give these a try then.

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                      Dan
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                      • rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauce
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                        #6463

                        Well, taking a little break from having a fast BMW. Sold the compact to @alexw and am just having fun with my '96 Volvo 850 daily. 

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                        And I blacked out the kidneys on the X3. Excuse the filthy garage. 

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                        E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #6464

                          can confirm, daily volvos are fun! 850 looks great too!

                          Dan
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                            B
                            B C
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                            #6465

                            rampelsauce said:

                             fast BMW

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                            • rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauce
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #6466

                              B C said:

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                              Actual photo of me from 2025.

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                              E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
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                                #6467

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                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
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                                  #6468

                                  https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsuhJWjEiB/?igshid=fe8t2kjhwtv7
                                   

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                                  • JdesignJ
                                    JdesignJ
                                    Jdesign
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                                    #6469

                                    B C said:

                                    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsuhJWjEiB/?igshid=fe8t2kjhwtv7
                                     

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                                    The salesmen tossed my Dad the keys and we shared 20 of the most memorable minutes together driving up and down Highway 100 with the sunroof open and the.....

                                     orange dash lights glowing,

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                                      B
                                      B C
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                                      #6470

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
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                                        #6471

                                        Procured a POS people-mover:

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                                        Couldn't decide what to do with the compact or what to replace it with, so I decided to buy another car to "fill the gap" between it and my next car so I don't have to drive the e21 everywhere... I can totally see myself dailying this POS for a couple years because I love it. I had a ton of anxiety about buying it because I was worried about all of the things that could go wrong, but as soon as i drove it, it made me laugh and it puts a smile on my face every time I get in it. I had forgotten how good it feels to drive one of these cars.

                                        It's rusty, has a bad exhaust leak, the shifter has 3-4 inches of slop, drivers-side rear wheel bearing is bad, clutch engagement is weird (master cylinder?), brakes have some feels (not the good kind), along with innumerable cosmetic issues, but there's something about a dilapidated old e34 that just puts me in a good mood. Maybe it's nostalgia, but it's also impressive how something that's so old an improperly maintained can still run and drive as amazingly as an old e34. Maybe one of the last truly over-engineered BMWs?

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                                          B
                                          B C
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                                          Which of the many engine offerings does this specimen have?

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