Rial Salerno 17s winters photo on E93 ZSP

skidderss · 10-31-2010, 11:23 AM

Sharing a couple photos of Rial Salerno 17s on the 07' E93 ZSP. They fit the car well - great look for the money. Anyone with the sport package, as many posts indicate - these rims fit (it is close, you can't even get your pinky between the caliper and the rim).

The tires are michelin primacy alpin pa3 225/45 17s. I got these instead of the pilots due to the harsh MN winters (winter 09' was ridiculous). Hopefully the lower speed rating (H, 130 vs. V, 149) will give some better snow/ice performance.

I won't know the snow/ice performance until that comes (I'm in MN so it will be soon). They are a bit more noisy than I expected. The handling is decent for a winter tire. On our other car, an 08' Lexus IS250 AWD, we have WS60s and those are mushy (but excellent in snow/ice) - wouldn't do that again... scary bad dry/wet braking.

Far shot:

Close shot:

vlm7 · 10-31-2010, 11:47 AM

Looks good. My set with Sottozero's is on its way.

Gary@TireRack · 11-01-2010, 04:50 PM

Thank you for sharing the photos!

thkfast · 11-01-2010, 10:49 PM

I agree, the Rial Salerno is a great winter wheel. Simple 5 spoke design makes it easy to keep clean and with a BMW roundel, most people assume it's a stock wheel!

Coolieman1220 · 11-01-2010, 11:02 PM

mine are going on soon!

mm347 · 11-01-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thkfast

...with a BMW roundel, most people assume it's a stock wheel!

That's because they look similar to style 199

ibeclueless · 11-02-2010, 05:15 AM

looks good

Born2Panic · 11-02-2010, 08:52 AM

Thanks for posting...I was thinking about going to 18's because I can't find any rims I like at TireRack(17") but those look pretty good...a lot better on a real car.

Rustler · 11-02-2010, 02:07 PM

Just purchased this setup myself. I'll post some pics when they arrive.

bluefly · 11-05-2010, 10:47 AM

Considering the same rim instead of a BMW replica... Because it does look just like the style 199 (?). Looking forward to seeing it on your LCI e90 since that will be my application too.

Thunder Dump · 11-08-2010, 03:00 PM

Another:

skidderss · 11-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Somewhat off-topic (update):

I just can't believe how much better this car rides (and has more natural steering) on non-RFTs. Night and DAY.

So much so, I'm considering buying some non-RFTs next summer and storing my RFTs for later use (they are new with ~1,000mi.) or to put on at sale time.

Several years ago, I had a Z3 and put GoodYear F1 GS-D3s on and really liked them on that car.

Anyway, just had to mention this - not earth shattering news (many posts about it) - just shocking to me.

BTW, the noise level is better after about 500 miles. I lowered the inflation pressures to the recommended levels in the manual (too high from the dealer). And, I think they wore in a bit (65F temps are unexpected in MN in November - probably really wearing them in!)...

Still pretty impressed with the handling - not razor sharp - but decent for a soft H-rated winter tire.

10-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
skidderss North Star BMW CCA 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 07' E93 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Rial Salerno 17s winters photo on E93 ZSP Sharing a couple photos of Rial Salerno 17s on the 07' E93 ZSP. They fit the car well - great look for the money. Anyone with the sport package, as many posts indicate - these rims fit (it is close, you can't even get your pinky between the caliper and the rim). The tires are michelin primacy alpin pa3 225/45 17s. I got these instead of the pilots due to the harsh MN winters (winter 09' was ridiculous). Hopefully the lower speed rating (H, 130 vs. V, 149) will give some better snow/ice performance. I won't know the snow/ice performance until that comes (I'm in MN so it will be soon). They are a bit more noisy than I expected. The handling is decent for a winter tire. On our other car, an 08' Lexus IS250 AWD, we have WS60s and those are mushy (but excellent in snow/ice) - wouldn't do that again... scary bad dry/wet braking. Far shot: Close shot:
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vlm7 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: this and that Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NoVa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Looks good. My set with Sottozero's is on its way.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Thank you for sharing the photos! __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	I agree, the Rial Salerno is a great winter wheel. Simple 5 spoke design makes it easy to keep clean and with a BMW roundel, most people assume it's a stock wheel! __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
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Born2Panic Private First Class 5 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting...I was thinking about going to 18's because I can't find any rims I like at TireRack(17") but those look pretty good...a lot better on a real car.
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11-02-2010, 02:07 PM	#9
Rustler First Lieutenant 43 Rep 314 Posts Drives: '10 E90 335i Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT iTrader: (4)	Just purchased this setup myself. I'll post some pics when they arrive.
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bluefly Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i + NB miata Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Considering the same rim instead of a BMW replica... Because it does look just like the style 199 (?). Looking forward to seeing it on your LCI e90 since that will be my application too.
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skidderss North Star BMW CCA 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 07' E93 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Somewhat off-topic (update): I just can't believe how much better this car rides (and has more natural steering) on non-RFTs. Night and DAY. So much so, I'm considering buying some non-RFTs next summer and storing my RFTs for later use (they are new with ~1,000mi.) or to put on at sale time. Several years ago, I had a Z3 and put GoodYear F1 GS-D3s on and really liked them on that car. Anyway, just had to mention this - not earth shattering news (many posts about it) - just shocking to me. BTW, the noise level is better after about 500 miles. I lowered the inflation pressures to the recommended levels in the manual (too high from the dealer). And, I think they wore in a bit (65F temps are unexpected in MN in November - probably really wearing them in!)... Still pretty impressed with the handling - not razor sharp - but decent for a soft H-rated winter tire. Last edited by skidderss; 11-08-2010 at 09:51 PM.. Reason: to clarify
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