New shoes on the 550
02-20-2008, 09:32 AM
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Okay guys the transformation has finally begun, I just installed my new Miro's last night. I was toying with buying OEM 167's and the replicas, and finally pulled the trigger and went for the Miro's. I was hesitant to purchase the repilcas due to all of the banter back and forth on the board, but made my decision on "Sunny's" recent purchase from the same dealer. I needed to know that someone had purchased from a dealer and was happy with the result. The finish on the wheels is great and they were mounted and balanced to perfection. Did a quick road test late last night and there was no vibration when hitting high speeds. The only thing that I would change next time are the General Exclaim UHP's, as they seem to give the car side to side roll if you swiftly go left to right or vice versa. Maybe I am just used to Pilot Sports. Overall a good purchase. Next week I get my M-Technic bumpers package, so stay tuned.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
02-20-2008, 09:36 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by lylerichards' post='533591' date='Feb 20 2008, 12:32 PM
Okay guys the transformation has finally begun, I just installed my new Miro's last night. I was toying with buying OEM 167's and the replicas, and finally pulled the trigger and went for the Miro's. I was hesitant to purchase the repilcas due to all of the banter back and forth on the board, but made my decision on "Sunny's" recent purchase from the same dealer. I needed to know that someone had purchased from a dealer and was happy with the result. The finish on the wheels is great and they were mounted and balanced to perfection. Did a quick road test late last night and there was no vibration when hitting high speeds. The only thing that I would change next time are the General Exclaim UHP's, as they seem to give the car side to side roll if you swiftly go left to right or vice versa. Maybe I am just used to Pilot Sports. Overall a good purchase. Next week I get my M-Technic bumpers package, so stay tuned.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
02-20-2008, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by lylerichards' post='533591' date='Feb 20 2008, 10:32 AM
Okay guys the transformation has finally begun, I just installed my new Miro's last night. I was toying with buying OEM 167's and the replicas, and finally pulled the trigger and went for the Miro's. I was hesitant to purchase the repilcas due to all of the banter back and forth on the board, but made my decision on "Sunny's" recent purchase from the same dealer. I needed to know that someone had purchased from a dealer and was happy with the result. The finish on the wheels is great and they were mounted and balanced to perfection. Did a quick road test late last night and there was no vibration when hitting high speeds. The only thing that I would change next time are the General Exclaim UHP's, as they seem to give the car side to side roll if you swiftly go left to right or vice versa. Maybe I am just used to Pilot Sports. Overall a good purchase. Next week I get my M-Technic bumpers package, so stay tuned.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
L
PS - I would also like to see how the finish stands up to Vancouver's wet weather.
02-20-2008, 09:48 AM
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Once upon a time it had chrome wheels... 'til i joined this forum :)
No need for the m-tech kit, looks good already! Plus, everyone and their mama's have the kit already.
Originally Posted by lylerichards' post='533591' date='Feb 20 2008, 10:32 AM
Next week I get my M-Technic bumpers package, so stay tuned.
02-20-2008, 09:59 AM
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I know that I am going to be in the minority here but almost without exception. I do not like the way one model's rims look on another model. It reminds me of seeing a used car on the back of a car carrier that they slapped any wheels on to make the car complete. I had 18" BBS rims on my 328i but that was different. The car came with 17s that were plain ugly. At no point, however, did I consider putting M3 or M5 rims on it because to me, it just looks weird. An E60 sedan with M6 rims to me will always look like a really nice car with rims off of another really nice car. Again, no disrespect but I'm just not feeling it.
02-20-2008, 10:23 AM
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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........
Lyle, I live 3 blocks from where you took that picture , I stare at that beach everyday from my front room window !! The wheels look great btw , if you get tired of them I have my 172's for sale ...... 
02-20-2008, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='533620' date='Feb 20 2008, 02:18 PM
Does it count if that wheel (Style 167) also an option of E60 M5?
02-20-2008, 10:28 AM
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I think it is according to http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=36&fg=15
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='533623' date='Feb 20 2008, 01:24 PM
Just not my thing. Also, while the 167s will fit on an M5, they are not a factory option.