[Zippeh]

Anyone have a clue how much a set of 400Ms should go for? Im thinking of upgrading to the 403s.

[Thackers]

Second hand with decent tread left £750. ..New with delivery mileage about £1000

[Zippeh]

My car's done 10k so maybe £700 would be reasonable?

[F30AM]

Don't. Your ride will suffer. Trust me, I've driven F30s with 403Ms and the car becomes very twitchy. Once you get used to 400Ms you will notice the reduction in refinement with 403Ms. They are also noisier and besides, I don't think they look as good. Plus, with so many spokes they are difficult to clean and keep clean. You will also kerb them more easily and they will be a PITA to fix.

[Thackers]

Sounds reasonable. ..

Try selling on the forum...

You could save on ebay selling & paypal fees

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Don't. Your ride will suffer. Trust me, I've driven F30s with 403Ms and the car becomes very twitchy. Once you get used to 400Ms you will notice the reduction in refinement with 403Ms. They are also noisier and besides, I don't think they look as good. Plus, with so many spokes they are difficult to clean and keep clean. You will also kerb them more easily and they will be a PITA to fix.

I agree to be fair...I was parked next to another AW F30 today with 403s..
The 403s are the main reason for all the reported excessive F30 Road noise IMO

I prefer my 400Ms...But I must admit ive never tried them..

[nordberg]

I have the 400s but I prefer the look of the 403s. However, I washed my car today and I spent 10 mins on each wheel. It then hit home just how much longer I would have to spend on 403s and to be honest, I really couldn't be arsed and they'd end up looking like sh1t pretty quickly. Coincidentally, I went down one of Leeds ringroads' many bone rattling pot holes today and I'm pretty sure, had I been running 403s, I would have warped the wheel. Fortunately, I came through unscathed.....

[moonshine]

I'll be looking for a set if 400's at some point

[teaston]

I watched a set with delivery miles on ebay a couple of weeks ago which went for nearly £900, although i got mine with delivery miles from main dealer for £800 plus shipping.

[matx1982]

I am kind of in the market for some winter wheels, so may be interested. I have a set of 18" winter 405M's on order but still waiting on them (only 7 left in the world 2 weeks ago).

Mat

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by teaston

I watched a set with delivery miles on ebay a couple of weeks ago which went for nearly £900, although i got mine with delivery miles from main dealer for £800 plus shipping.

Good price..

Youve bought some gear to say you dont even have an F30 yet!!

[Defero]

I have the 403's and they are easy to clean.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Thackers

Good price..

Youve bought some gear to say you dont even have an F30 yet!!

Yep, i've got a nice little pile of bits for the new car sitting in my garage!

And also a nice little pile of bits to be removed & sold from my current car!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Don't. Your ride will suffer. Trust me, I've driven F30s with 403Ms and the car becomes very twitchy. Once you get used to 400Ms you will notice the reduction in refinement with 403Ms. They are also noisier and besides, I don't think they look as good. Plus, with so many spokes they are difficult to clean and keep clean. You will also kerb them more easily and they will be a PITA to fix.

Having gone from 18 winters to the 19 summers I've been pleased that there's been negligible difference. The 19s look better proportioned to my eyes so happy with them.

[Sabo]

I have a new(take off) set for sale delivery mileage only £900 +delivery(about £70) or collect with Bridgestone Potenza if anyone interested

[davethefish]

Originally Posted by Defero

I have the 403's and they are easy to clean.

+1
i find the 'EZ detail brush' fits between the gaps better than 'wheel woolies'.
wheels easily cleaned in a couple of mins....

[matx1982]

Don't choose wheels because of how easy they are to clean!

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Having gone from 18 winters to the 19 summers I've been pleased that there's been negligible difference. The 19s look better proportioned to my eyes so happy with them.

There is a difference in ride comfort coupled with the extra road roar, both of which I find unacceptable. Besides, those of you who have paid out for the bigger wheels will be in mild denial that there is not much difference. There is, without a doubt. However, for the slightly jacked up 335d xDrive, the 403Ms reduce very slightly the visual impact of the extra ride height.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by F30AM

There is a difference in ride comfort coupled with the extra road roar, both of which I find unacceptable. Besides, those of you who have paid out for the bigger wheels will be in mild denial that there is not much difference. There is, without a doubt. However, for the slightly jacked up 335d xDrive, the 403Ms reduce very slightly the visual impact of the extra ride height.

I said it was negligible to me. Certainly not such that it would make me not prefer those wheels. Absolutely no difference in road noise, but that can vary more between makes of tyre.
I've no need to be in denial, the F31 is the best riding car I've had! Everyone has their preferences and sounds like its time for an S class for you!

[f1swk]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I said it was negligible to me. Certainly not such that it would make me not prefer those wheels. Absolutely no difference in road noise, but that can vary more between makes of tyre.
I've no need to be in denial, the F31 is the best riding car I've had! Everyone has their preferences and sounds like its time for an S class for you!

you must be driving your car on super smooth roads or your hearing has been damaged

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by f1swk

you must be driving your car on super smooth roads or your hearing has been damaged

Ride comfort and noise are not the same thing!

No noise difference for me going from 18inch winters to 19inch summer, but as said noise can be more related to the make of tyre than the size of tyre.

There is difference in ride comfort, but the change is negligible to me given my preferences in looks and previous experiences of firm riding cars. Firm is fine, it's crashy I dislike. The F3x is never crashy in my experience.

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by davethefish

+1
i find the 'EZ detail brush' fits between the gaps better than 'wheel woolies'.
wheels easily cleaned in a couple of mins....

Is the brush as soft as a microfibre MIT /cleans aswell?