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Thanks for the update on the Michelins. My 124's (current Dunlop DSST run flats) need new tyres, COSTCO only stock Michelin and I was unsure about buying them.
The rears are over 260GBP each, it's a big expense. I want to make the right choice.
The rears are over 260GBP each, it's a big expense. I want to make the right choice.
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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by E60Sim' date='Sep 26 2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by norham' date='Sep 26 2005, 08:01 PM
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The chrome griII is only standard on 8cylinder models here, but the dealer installed the chrome grill before delivery at no charge.
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Totally agree with the difference in ride quality. I also changed from 135's to 172's and really noticed the difference between the goodyear runflats and Non RF Continentals.
Your gonna need to drive carefully though as they kerb very easily. One touch and its game over.
Your gonna need to drive carefully though as they kerb very easily. One touch and its game over.
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Sep 26 2005, 05:24 PM
Style 135
18 x 8: 8" wide, ET 20mm (0.79" offset) = 4" (wheel centerline) + 0.79" offset = 4.79" distance from hub
Style 172
19 x 8.5": 8.5" wide, ET 18mm (0.71" offset) = 4.25" (wheel centerline) + 0.71" offset = 4.96" distance from hub!
So that explains why the Style 135 has a bigger offset but doesn't stick out as much as the Style 172 (which really is 8.5" wide on the front, by the way): the wheel width also comes into play.
Thanks for the pictures, BMW#5! Your car looks great!
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Something is clearly not right. Das, anyone... ideas?
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Sep 26 2005, 01:57 PM
Based on the formulae above, l calculated that the rear M172 wheel sticks out approx 24mm if the 172 wheel is 9"wide or 30mm if the 172 is 9.5" wide.
Something is clearly not right. Das, anyone... ideas?
Something is clearly not right. Das, anyone... ideas?
19 x 9.5: 9.5" wide, ET 32mm (1.26" offset) = 4.75" (wheel centerline) + 1.26" offset = 6.01" distance from hub
Is that not correct? The offset is only the positive or negative difference from the centerline of the wheel.
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Sep 26 2005, 09:25 AM
Front 15kg
Rear 16kg,
on a bathroom scale so allow some +/- 10% error
Rear 16kg,
on a bathroom scale so allow some +/- 10% error
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