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Jun 18, 2009 | 09:22 AM

#31

CS111

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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

Jun 19, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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wickster

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My Ride: 530D M Sport E60, media pack, bluetooth, pro nav system

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.

Jun 19, 2009 | 01:06 PM

#33

Shaz_duf

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My Ride: 525d M Sport Gunmetal Grey

Car is lookin the business m8.. only thing left to do is to update your sigature. Good on ya!

Jun 19, 2009 | 01:34 PM

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Sagar

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Looking sharp mate! Perfect rim for the car

Jun 19, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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CS111

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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.

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:58 PM

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AlexPS

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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i 2007 E70 X5 3.0si 2001 E53 X5 3.0 (gone) 1997 E39 528i (gone)

Quote:

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.

Jun 19, 2009 | 05:46 PM

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Presley348

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My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica Titanium Silver Premium Package Premium Sound Package Adaptive Xenon's Apple iPhone cell interactive pared with iDrive Bluetooth setting 19 inch BMW OEM 166M rims, Michelin tires Sprint Booster - V2 Fidelity / BMW Extended Warranty 7 year / 100,000 miles

Quote:

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!!

Eddie aka Presley348

Jun 19, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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DKNewYork

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Looks good. I'm thinking about getting a set for my winter setup.

Jun 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..