Just got my new wheels
06-18-2009, 09:22 AM
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Hi mate, lovely wheels, Are them replica's or OEM, 19" i take it?
Where did you buy them and price if you dont mind me asking, can Pm if you want
Thanks
Where did you buy them and price if you dont mind me asking, can Pm if you want
Thanks
06-19-2009, 09:52 AM
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Hi CS, yes mate replica's, I couldn't afford OEM's. As it turns out my insurance would only cover me up to ?1000 for wheel mods. I even asked if I'd used OEM wheels (which would cost a damn sight more) surely they would be covered and they said no 
I'd have to find another insurance company, wtf.......
Anyhow, they actually cost me ?950 w/tyres and fitted.
Got them from a company on ebay, but I actually went to Manchester to have them fitted ( I'm only 45 mins away). Hotline Motorsport Ltd.
I know some guys have had issues with replica wheels, vibrations and stuff, but these are fine
Like I said I'm digging em.
I'd have to find another insurance company, wtf.......Anyhow, they actually cost me ?950 w/tyres and fitted.
Got them from a company on ebay, but I actually went to Manchester to have them fitted ( I'm only 45 mins away). Hotline Motorsport Ltd.I know some guys have had issues with replica wheels, vibrations and stuff, but these are fine
Like I said I'm digging em.
06-19-2009, 01:54 PM
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I went and got a set of replica 172's fitted today by a local indy garage, ditched the runflats also.
Put on new Dunlops all round also
On the drive home around 60/65mph i started to get the dreaded vibrations through the seat, not the steering wheel
suggesting there is something wrong in the fitment in the rear. There are rings fitted also so i called the garage when i got home
and have to go in tomorow to fit different size rings and check the balancing again.
I will update tomorrow.
Put on new Dunlops all round also
On the drive home around 60/65mph i started to get the dreaded vibrations through the seat, not the steering wheel
suggesting there is something wrong in the fitment in the rear. There are rings fitted also so i called the garage when i got home
and have to go in tomorow to fit different size rings and check the balancing again.
I will update tomorrow.
06-19-2009, 03:58 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
2007 E70 X5 3.0si
2001 E53 X5 3.0 (gone)
1997 E39 528i (gone)
Originally Posted by wickster' post='911539' date='Jun 14 2009, 05:19 PM
I thought about some 167's but didn't think they suited the blue of the car. Then thought about some 166's, but I decided on the 172's, personally, I'm digging em
Look great! Congrats. Are they 19" on stock sport suspension?
-Alex.
06-19-2009, 05:46 PM
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My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica
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Originally Posted by wickster' post='911539' date='Jun 14 2009, 08:19 PM
I thought about some 167's but didn't think they suited the blue of the car. Then thought about some 166's, but I decided on the 172's, personally, I'm digging em
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. . . Nice rims and Bimmer!!
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06-19-2009, 06:22 PM
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172's look great but are a PIA to clean...
My trick to make it easier?
1). Give em a good treatment of Rejex (be sure and let them cure)
2). On-going clean them (when cool) with a spray of P21S take a soft sponge to em, then rinse em down..
Very simple and makes cleaning them a snap..
My trick to make it easier?
1). Give em a good treatment of Rejex (be sure and let them cure)
2). On-going clean them (when cool) with a spray of P21S take a soft sponge to em, then rinse em down..
Very simple and makes cleaning them a snap..
06-20-2009, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexPS' post='917512' date='Jun 20 2009, 12:58 AM
Look great! Congrats. Are they 19" on stock sport suspension?
-Alex.
-Alex.
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