[BMWGirlFL]

Was told, in 2013, MB would try to accomodate customer preference if communicated to factory before tires were on the vehicle. Different time, different brand, different MSRP. My guess is maybe similar answer for $$$$ models but Z4 not possible. Not something I asked BMW so I do not know.

[tekpro007]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

My my23 Z came with Continental Sport Contact 6 tires. There is very little tread depth. They look like great track tires, not what I wanted. I don’t expect to get a lot of miles out of them. The ride quality is good, they seem to be pretty quiet and are smooth riding. I will definitely replace with AS treads.

A little off topic, but I was curious if your Z4 has a touchscreen? I know they removed it in 2022, but it was supposed to be back for 2023.

[kingkakyle]

Originally Posted by tekpro007

A little off topic, but I was curious if your Z4 has a touchscreen? I know they removed it in 2022, but it was supposed to be back for 2023.

There are 2022 z4s without touchscreens?

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by kingkakyle

There are 2022 z4s without touchscreens?

No, a lot of confusion on that topic. They have touchscreens but not the touch iDrive controller that lets you scribble text on the top surface with your finger. Being left handed, it's worthless to me anyway. I had it on my F57, tried it a couple of times, realized I'd never be ambidextrous. Even if I was, I'd probably lose patience with it.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I wonder if there is a way for one to specify on the order that you want Michelin Pilot SS when you order the car with 19" wheels?

Sadly not

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

No, a lot of confusion on that topic. They have touchscreens but not the touch iDrive controller that lets you scribble text on the top surface with your finger. Being left handed, it's worthless to me anyway. I had it on my F57, tried it a couple of times, realized I'd never be ambidextrous. Even if I was, I'd probably lose patience with it.

I am right-handed and don't use mine.

[OVERLND99]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I am right-handed and don't use mine.

I had it in my Audi and only used it a couple of times. I realized that eaither my writting is so bad that it could not understand my letters, or it was just that bad and it could not understand my letters. Either way, we did not get along, so I stopped using it. I do not miss it in my Z4.

[stlcdr]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I am right-handed and don't use mine.

I wonder what people in the UK feel about it? Obviously a moot point on the Z4. How many people do actually use it?

[RigaTony1982]

I think I tried it once in my 3 series and once in my previous A5. It takes too long and doesn’t always read stuff correctly. Voice commands are much quicker.

[kingkakyle]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

No, a lot of confusion on that topic. They have touchscreens but not the touch iDrive controller that lets you scribble text on the top surface with your finger. Being left handed, it's worthless to me anyway. I had it on my F57, tried it a couple of times, realized I'd never be ambidextrous. Even if I was, I'd probably lose patience with it.

Ah interesting, never knew. Luckily both 22s I got have/had it.

I find it useful for typing in non-english words in english, even though I have really bad handwriting.

[tekpro007]

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by tekpro007

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

It is listed as a standard feature for the '23 models but I haven't seen any spec sheets on delivered models to confirm it.

[Top Gon]

Originally Posted by tekpro007

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

I have both in mine

[jvilla107]

Originally Posted by tekpro007

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

Not a G29.
However my 2023 g26 that I picked up in January has both touch screen and I drive swipe.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by stlcdr

I wonder what people in the UK feel about it? Obviously a moot point on the Z4. How many people do actually use it?

15+ iDrive BMW inner here and never use it.
That along with gesture control are BS spec here for me!

[UNCM2]

Originally Posted by tekpro007

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

Mine does have it

[ebirotedu]

Originally Posted by stlcdr

I wonder what people in the UK feel about it? Obviously a moot point on the Z4. How many people do actually use it?

I tried using the iDrive touch sensitive surface to search for destinations in BMW navigation a few times and found it pretty frustrating.

It does provide a handy way to zoom in/out in BMW nav, But since I use Waze almost exclusively, not really getting any benefit from the touch sensitive part of the iDrive controller at the moment.

Originally Posted by tekpro007

Do you know if the 23 has brought back both the touch on idrive controller?

Pretty sure it was unavailable only temporarily for some 2022 models due to component shortages. In particular, 2022 models built in autumn (late Oct & early November, IIRC) lacked touch sensitive iDrive controller and the iDrive touchscreen.

My car (dealer ordered) had a production date in late January 2022 and included both of those features - had to verify at delivery as I wasn't able to tell from the order sheet. The one option it doesn't have is wireless charging, which I am ok with as I'd read that it didn't seem to play well with iPhones (slow charging & overheating).

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by ebirotedu

Pretty sure it was unavailable only temporarily for some 2022 models due to component shortages. In particular, 2022 models built in autumn (late Oct & early November, IIRC) lacked touch sensitive iDrive controller and the iDrive touchscreen.

.

Mine had a production date of 06/29/22 and also was missing the Controller touchpad (Option Code 6UX iDrive Controller non-touchpad). However it does have the touchscreen display. I'm fairly certain that ALL '22 models came with the touch screen display but a lot of folks confused it for the Controller touchpad.

[RigaTony1982]

Bumping this up in case anyone cares. My car is awaiting carrier assignment, but I see this 2023 on auto trader and it is Michelin PSS. Maybe they are still available on the 2023’s.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[JustChris]

Very much care and in 10 days time I hope the MPSS lottery comes up for my build!

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Very much care and in 10 days time I hope the MPSS lottery comes up for my build!

Let me know how it turns out. I flipped to "at the port" status this morning. Fingers crossed I have mine in a few weeks as well.

[jvilla107]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Bumping this up in case anyone cares. My car is awaiting carrier assignment, but I see this 2023 on auto trader and it is Michelin PSS. Maybe they are still available on the 2023’s.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Picking my M40i on March 31st. I’ll let you know what tires it came with.