[M3Pilot09]

After driving the 22 X3MC from San Francisco home to LA, I can say this. In comparison to my 2020 X3M and 2021 X3MC with Michelins, it is no doubt more refined and not as harsh/bumpy per my wife and this is with the Continentals on. I am putting my Michelins on Tuesday along with all my other stuff.

Here are a few pics I took after having it washed today.

[pmark837]

I was always super torn between this beautiful color and Toronto Red, I went with TR on my order.... hope no regrets lol.

Looks amazing after a good wash. On your Michelin did you do the usual tire swap, 265 to the front and 295 to the rear? Curious what tires my car will come with.... slated for week 28 production.

[Klazu]

Looks nice all washed! I hear that the MY2023 is going to be even more refined.

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by pmark837

I was always super torn between this beautiful color and Toronto Red, I went with TR on my order.... hope no regrets lol.

Looks amazing after a good wash. On your Michelin did you do the usual tire swap, 265 to the front and 295 to the rear? Curious what tires my car will come with.... slated for week 28 production.

My Car came with the Continentals, I have a set of stock size 255/265 Michelin Pilot Sports and I have 12mm Future classic spacers all the way around. I tried to find the PS5's but no luck.

You can't go wrong with Toronto Red! I live in LA and see everything. I have yet to see a TR X3M rolling around.

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by Klazu

Looks nice all washed! I hear that the MY2023 is going to be even more refined.

I am not sure what changes are taking place on MY 2023, I think the majority took place in the 2022 LCI refresh.

[pmark837]

Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

My Car came with the Continentals, I have a set of stock size 255/265 Michelin Pilot Sports and I have 12mm Future classic spacers all the way around. I tried to find the PS5's but no luck.

You can't go wrong with Toronto Red! I live in LA and see everything. I have yet to see a TR X3M rolling around.

I was looking on Tirerack and Discount Tire Direct, I see they offer the Pilot Sport 4 SUV instead of the 4S I have on my Audi s5 (amazing tires), same tires you have?

I've only ever seen one TR and it was an X5M around here, hopefully, I'll be the first one locally haha.

On the topic of MY2023, I am curious if mine will be a 2022 or 23. Currently slated for week 28 production per my CA.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

M3Pilot09 Glad you all got home safely. Next time you're out this way I hope I can see the car in person.

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

M3Pilot09 Glad you all got home safely. Next time you're out this way I hope I can see the car in person.

Absolutely Kevin! Good luck with the rest of the change over

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by pmark837

I was looking on Tirerack and Discount Tire Direct, I see they offer the Pilot Sport 4 SUV instead of the 4S I have on my Audi s5 (amazing tires), same tires you have?

I've only ever seen one TR and it was an X5M around here, hopefully, I'll be the first one locally haha.

On the topic of MY2023, I am curious if mine will be a 2022 or 23. Currently slated for week 28 production per my CA.

I have the normal PS4, others on the board have said a the SUV is not the model you want. several members have opted for the PS4 All Season in climates where it's warranted. No need for them in Los Angeles.

[M3Pilot09]

Mod one complete, removed the sub par Continentals and had my Michelins and Future Classics installed today

Ordered 50th Anniversary Badging and center caps along with M Performance Door Pins from
www.paddleshifterz.com

Michelins are soooooo much better……

[nickgsa60]

Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

Mod one complete, removed the sub par Continentals and had my Michelins and Future Classics installed today

Ordered 50th Anniversary Badging and center caps along with M Performance Door Pins from
www.paddleshifterz.com

Michelins are soooooo much better…

What differences did you notice with the Michelins? I received mine yesterday with the Contis and after driving 300 miles home, I would definitely consider an upgrade if it's noticeable.

[KayTees]

Originally Posted by nickgsa60

What differences did you notice with the Michelins? I received mine yesterday with the Contis and after driving 300 miles home, I would definitely consider an upgrade if it's noticeable.

The Conti's are not bad but they become crap after 2-3000 miles. I've had them in the rain and in comfort mode, on certain turns I feel a bit of sliding. Never have had this issue with PS4S.

M3Pilot09 Out of curiosity, did you upgrade to a wider size on the PS4S on the OEM rims?

[Tricky401]

Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

Mod one complete, removed the sub par Continentals and had my Michelins and Future Classics installed today

Ordered 50th Anniversary Badging and center caps along with M Performance Door Pins from
www.paddleshifterz.com

Michelins are soooooo much better……

What size spacers did you go? Anymore pictures further out to show how it looks now

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by Tricky401

What size spacers did you go? Anymore pictures further out to show how it looks now

I did 12mm Future Classic Spacers. There is a noticeable difference in the ride quality and handling when you switch to the Michelins. Unfortunately, all 3 of my X3M's have come with the Conti's and I replace them every time.

[nickgsa60]

Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

I did 12mm Future Classic Spacers. There is a noticeable difference in the ride quality and handling when you switch to the Michelins. Unfortunately, all 3 of my X3M's have come with the Conti's and I replace them every time.

Thanks for sharing your experience. After 300 miles of driving with the Contis:
- Highway ride is firm, but totally fine and confidence inspiring, sporty like I'd want it
- Slower driving is where I notice some odd issues, seems like the tiny imperfections in the road surface are somehow amplified in sound, harshness, and wheel feedback (the weird thing is I don't notice this 'amplification' with the larger imperfections)... not sure if it's car or tire related -- it's not severe enough to make me regret my purchase as this will mostly be for highway drives. Love everything else about the car, it's a beast and a ton of fun already.

Don't love the idea of throwing out brand new tires, so I'll probably wait until they wear down to replace them with the Michelins.

BTW, we have twin cars

[rem40i]

Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

Mod one complete, removed the sub par Continentals and had my Michelins and Future Classics installed today

Ordered 50th Anniversary Badging and center caps along with M Performance Door Pins from
www.paddleshifterz.com

Michelins are soooooo much better……

Can you post a pic of the door pins please?

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by rem40i

Can you post a pic of the door pins please?

I will as soon as I receive them from Paddleshifterz in Germany. Should get them in a few weeks.

[M3Pilot09]

I had the windows tinted today. While I was waiting I went into my friends shop Sticker City and he was doing a full wrap on this!!!

Windshield

Front windows 15%

Rear Windows 20%

[M3Pilot09]

love MBB

[mike@x-ph.com]

Looks great

[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Looks great

thx Mike!