Spot the Difference

[SpiketheBike]

Finally got the 293s put on today, shod with Pirellis. There is a noticeable difference compared to the original Bridgestone shod 19".
I like it... 8)

 

[john-e89]

That gets a double , I really like the 293's, they really suit the E89 IMHO, just a bugger to keep clean... :wink:

 

[Grumpyowl]

As John says they do look nice but will be a Bugger to clean.

 

[SpiketheBike]

Ah, but for the first time for years, nay, DECADES, I enjoy cleaning the car!

Bought these off Barry Hughes, who had them refurbed for me. Well chuffed.
Compared to the cost of new, it meant I pretty much got the tyres for free.

 

[john-e89]

Have they made a really noticible difference? Are you on non run flats?

 

[SpiketheBike]

Still on RFTs, but the extra rubber, and possibly the make, has made a difference. My Indy says that Pirelli (and Continental) are a slightly softer compound than Bridgestones.
Feels less harsh.

 

[mr wilks]

Spacers would finish the job :wink:

 

[SpiketheBike]

Need to think about spacers. Probably need to earn more brownie points first too!

 

[Zed Five]

Is the difference that the first photo was taken in the EU? :wink:

 

[sammyz]

Love the 293s I've seen some on E bay done in sparkling graphite, a BMW colour allegedly. Think that will be my choice when I get them refurbished.

 

[SpiketheBike]

I was seriously considering Anthracite, but settled on silver.
I think I'd have liked black with laser cut spokes, but suspect this style would not have worked.

 

[SpiketheBike]

Is the difference that the first photo was taken in the EU? :wink:

Damn, sussed!!!