> From: Jimmikolas_at_aol.com
> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 1997 23:10:32 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: 95 M3 Ground Clearance
>
> I just purchased a 1995 M3 with 30K mi. and I have noticed that the
passenger

> side of the car, when empty or with a driver, sits .25 inches closer to the
> ground than the drivers side. I checked the air pressure in the tires and
> they are all equal. Does anyone else have this problem? My only guess is
> the springs. Also, I need to replace the tires and would like to replace
> them with all season tires. Any suggestions on brands.

Your E36 M3 is designed that way! BMW made the car to sit level when a driver of average weight is in the seat. This is a track-ready car, remember.

If you are going to put all-season tires on the car, I'd suggest Bridgestone 940's. They grip fairly well in the dry - but they still will not get you thru deeper (over 1") snow! You will compromise the dry handling of the car somewhat with all-seasons. Better solution is to mount a proper, inexpensive dry tire like the Yoke AVS Intermediate and get a spare set of wheels for Pirelli Winter 210 tires when it gets cruddy outside.

Duane Collie
'95 M3
Nat. Cap. Chapt.