Cleaning rims...
06-16-2008, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by adam81osu' post='593666' date='Jun 2 2008, 11:03 AM
So.. I LOVE the 166's I purchased, but MAN OH MAN do those things SUCK TO CLEAN! I spend more time cleaning my rims than the entire exterior of the car. Has anyone found a solid tool that gets in the grooves of those spokes to make cleaning them easier on my knees and fingers?
I've got Style-5s on my 5er, heh.
See for yourself, you've probably seen me on the road.
06-16-2008, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlesAFerg' post='603795' date='Jun 16 2008, 04:12 PM
...or you could have a beer, talk cars, and let me clean and wax them for you.
I've got Style-5s on my 5er, heh.
See for yourself, you've probably seen me on the road.
I've got Style-5s on my 5er, heh.
See for yourself, you've probably seen me on the road.
Wow it could be worse than 172's......i could have to clean those babies!!!!!!
06-16-2008, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Five' post='603821' date='Jun 16 2008, 01:49 PM
Wow it could be worse than 172's......i could have to clean those babies!!!!!!
The only wheels I'd replace them with are the 18" style-5s from the E38.
Regardless, best way is to take a cotton terry towel or even an old haggard microfiber (quick way to dull out a microfiber) soaked in wash soap and just use your hands/fingers and go to town. Tedious but easier than trying to make a big wash mitt fit.
06-16-2008, 02:52 PM
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Heard the dustless squeal fairly quickly...Hate that sound... Like a taxi in Manhattan.
How much are the ones you are recommending? Would they be covered under Maintenance?
How much are the ones you are recommending? Would they be covered under Maintenance?
06-16-2008, 02:52 PM
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06-16-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='603901' date='Jun 16 2008, 06:52 PM
Heard the dustless squeal fairly quickly...Hate that sound... Like a taxi in Manhattan.
How much are the ones you are recommending? Would they be covered under Maintenance?
How much are the ones you are recommending? Would they be covered under Maintenance?
06-16-2008, 03:08 PM
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Decent. Good price...
06-16-2008, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='603922' date='Jun 16 2008, 07:08 PM
Decent. Good price...
06-16-2008, 07:10 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='604053' date='Jun 16 2008, 09:55 PM
I ordered these today. Should have them later this week and installed on Friday. Woohoo...more money down the drain on this lease!
You'll have fun bedding them ..................everyone will think you're a nut case .............oh wait a minute .............. forget it !
