Time to put your Winter's on

Edinburra · 11-17-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksDan

Yep, luxury line wheels refurbed in anthracite grey. Not sure how easy they will be to clean looking at the gaps between the spokes and the clearance with the brakes...

Sorry to confirm your doubts about cleaning Luxury Line Wheels, they are not easy to clean or even keep clean. Best to apply a good wax before using, it helps a little, only a little mind you!!

BucksDan · 11-17-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Edinburra

Sorry to confirm your doubts about cleaning Luxury Line Wheels, they are not easy to clean or even keep clean. Best to apply a good wax before using, it helps a little, only a little mind you!!

Thought as much... They got couple of coats of Chemical Guys rim sealant and I will break out the wheel woollies!

SkyJawa · 11-17-2014, 03:08 PM

How do you find the PA4's mate, they are what I'm going for.....

BucksDan · 11-17-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

How do you find the PA4's mate, they are what I'm going for.....

Only done 150 miles so far but seem good. I will update when I have a few more miles on them. I had PA3's on the Audi and they were great so I'm expecting good things. I've gone down to 18's so the increase in ride comfort could be from: non-RFT, higher profile or it's in my head; take your pick!

BucksDan · 11-17-2014, 03:19 PM

I should check - you know Michelin are doing a fuel card money back offer at the moment? I ordered mine through event tyres but I assume it's available through all retailers.

SkyJawa · 11-17-2014, 04:00 PM

Cool, yeah all retailers I believe....

I'll be doing the same, 19 rift to 18 non rft!

Edinburra · 11-17-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by djcowlin

Quite therapeutic to clean with a cloth and plenty of time to spare.

Like when you have retired?

Redandy · 11-18-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksDan

Thought as much... They got couple of coats of Chemical Guys rim sealant and I will break out the wheel woollies!

Got to say the luxury wheels do look a bit of a pain to clean, however as a suggestion try Wolfs Wheel Cleaner, cracking stuff that really does get them clean without a need to agitate unless really dirty, just spray on when dry and leave for a while before jet washing off - hope it helps.

Tengocity · 11-18-2014, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Cool, yeah all retailers I believe....

I'll be doing the same, 19 rift to 18 non rft!

I think it's more the Independant retailers only, but if you look at the Michelin website it can tell you where is nearest.

SkyJawa · 11-18-2014, 01:24 AM

I wouldn't call ATS, Kwik Fit or National going from their website as independent! Booked in for Sat

Tengocity · 11-18-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

I wouldn't call ATS, Kwik Fit or National going from their website as independent! Booked in for Sat

Ok fair enough, when I did my tyres last month there was only indies doing it.

Chris Peacock · 11-18-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

How did you manage 50k on the rears?!

Mine are going to last half that!

I spend a lot of time going in straight lines on the motorways

But I'm not shy of roundabouts hence why I think I did the fronts before the rears.

SkyJawa · 11-18-2014, 02:37 PM

C5 applied today, tyres fitted on sat. And typically its over 10 forecast for rest of week lol, looks like another week or 2 before they go on!

HiBee · 11-18-2014, 03:41 PM

Cleaning & waxing alloys with specific coatings don't last as long as you're lead to belive, not in my case anyway.

Once waxed or coated, i find they still have the brake dust after a few miles.
A bit easier to clean though after waxing, but once they are washed i want consistant shiney alloys. The only way is to wash weekly

teaston · 11-18-2014, 03:42 PM

That reminds me, I bought some C5 for my wheels before I got the car! Still haven't got round to applying it!

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-18-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HiBee

Cleaning & waxing alloys with specific coatings don't last as long as you're lead to belive, not in my case anyway.

Once waxed or coated, i find they still have the brake dust after a few miles.
A bit easier to clean though after waxing, but once they are washed i want consistant shiney alloys. The only way is to wash weekly

Have used Swissvax autobahn for about 7 years, alloys on Mondeo look fine, only ever use wash mitt etc on them.

The C5, swissvax etc stop the muck sticking to alloys, it makes them so much easier to clean, literally a 2 minute job.

SkyJawa · 11-18-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

The C5, swissvax etc stop the muck sticking to alloys, it makes them so much easier to clean, literally a 2 minute job.

This. Most comes off with just the jet washer, makes life much easier.....

HiBee · 11-18-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Have used Swissvax autobahn for about 7 years, alloys on Mondeo look fine, only ever use wash mitt etc on them.

The C5, swissvax etc stop the muck sticking to alloys, it makes them so much easier to clean, literally a 2 minute job.

Although not used the expensive Swissvax, used a few less expensive others.

It's no problem doing the spokes It's the inside rims that can be a PITA to clean

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-18-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HiBee

Although not used the expensive Swissvax, used a few less expensive others.

It's no problem doing the spokes It's the inside rims that can be a PITA to clean

Wheel whoolies are your friend

Swissvax ain't expensive, it lasts for ages and you get loads out of a tub.

It's just like getting a decent bottle wine but last longer than weekend

Rich9600 · 11-18-2014, 06:56 PM

I used DoDo Juice Supernatural Hybrid (SNH) on my 441M winters. I'll do my 403M summers at some point over the winter, off car. I did the accessible faces, on car, soon after collection and they remained easy to clean from March to November.

The SNH is not a specific wheel wax but is a semi-synthetic car wax and does seem to make the Powder-coated silver alloys bright and a very smooth. Maybe just a bit bright...

I gave the cars a quick clean this weekend and the waxed up 441M's are easy to clean. Chunky 5 spokes, big gaps and waxed smooth.

moonshine · 11-19-2014, 06:54 AM

My 335xd with 18"400m wheels and 225/45/18v Continental Wintercontact 830p ROF fitted today

evan15281 · 11-19-2014, 07:24 AM

Put mine on at weekend.

18inch staggered 400m on nonrunflat, Yokohamas

What pressures are people using in their winter tyres?

According to the card, as far as I can see, it should be 2.8 Bar front, 2.6 Bar back but after doing that, it felt like car was riding on flintstone wheels. (Normally on 19 inch 403m and have adaptive drive)

I dropped front pressures to 2.6 but was hoping ride comfort wouldn't be worse moving to nonRFTs and smaller alloy size.

I'm going to have balance of all the wheels checked tomorrow just in case it's that.

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BucksDan New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 330d GT MSport plus Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	I should check - you know Michelin are doing a fuel card money back offer at the moment? I ordered mine through event tyres but I assume it's available through all retailers.
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Cool, yeah all retailers I believe.... I'll be doing the same, 19 rift to 18 non rft!
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	C5 applied today, tyres fitted on sat. And typically its over 10 forecast for rest of week lol, looks like another week or 2 before they go on!
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HiBee Major 121 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F90 Comp 2019. DG & Silverston Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Cleaning & waxing alloys with specific coatings don't last as long as you're lead to belive, not in my case anyway. Once waxed or coated, i find they still have the brake dust after a few miles. A bit easier to clean though after waxing, but once they are washed i want consistant shiney alloys. The only way is to wash weekly
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I used DoDo Juice Supernatural Hybrid (SNH) on my 441M winters. I'll do my 403M summers at some point over the winter, off car. I did the accessible faces, on car, soon after collection and they remained easy to clean from March to November. The SNH is not a specific wheel wax but is a semi-synthetic car wax and does seem to make the Powder-coated silver alloys bright and a very smooth. Maybe just a bit bright... I gave the cars a quick clean this weekend and the waxed up 441M's are easy to clean. Chunky 5 spokes, big gaps and waxed smooth. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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evan15281 Lieutenant 86 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lanarkshire iTrader: (0)	Put mine on at weekend. 18inch staggered 400m on nonrunflat, Yokohamas What pressures are people using in their winter tyres? According to the card, as far as I can see, it should be 2.8 Bar front, 2.6 Bar back but after doing that, it felt like car was riding on flintstone wheels. (Normally on 19 inch 403m and have adaptive drive) I dropped front pressures to 2.6 but was hoping ride comfort wouldn't be worse moving to nonRFTs and smaller alloy size. I'm going to have balance of all the wheels checked tomorrow just in case it's that.
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