Winter wheels and tires on my 550i (pics)
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
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Looking Good.
I'm thinking of getting these too. Did you consider the same wheel with the anthracite accents? Tirerack doesn't have a good picture of these. I also thought about getting these in black, but having some reservations. Seriouly need pics or see in the flesh.
When at the tirerack site, there are some really nice ASA five spoke wheels. Not sure of the serial number but ends in 3. Anyway, when I enter my specs these wheels don't come up for the E60 sport. Shame, I guess these don't fit.
Dont think cleaning these wheels is too difficult, but I'm a fanatic about cleaning my car. Getting to backside of the rim will be tough though. Takes me 1 hour to clean my wheels right now. And another 2 minutes to do the rest of car.
And yes, the brake dust sucks big time.
I hate making decisions. I'd rather chose some new 19s for the spring.
CVT Benhogan
I'm thinking of getting these too. Did you consider the same wheel with the anthracite accents? Tirerack doesn't have a good picture of these. I also thought about getting these in black, but having some reservations. Seriouly need pics or see in the flesh.
When at the tirerack site, there are some really nice ASA five spoke wheels. Not sure of the serial number but ends in 3. Anyway, when I enter my specs these wheels don't come up for the E60 sport. Shame, I guess these don't fit.
Dont think cleaning these wheels is too difficult, but I'm a fanatic about cleaning my car. Getting to backside of the rim will be tough though. Takes me 1 hour to clean my wheels right now. And another 2 minutes to do the rest of car.
And yes, the brake dust sucks big time.
I hate making decisions. I'd rather chose some new 19s for the spring.
CVT Benhogan
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='350381' date='Oct 30 2006, 03:26 PM
Looking Good.
I'm thinking of getting these too. Did you consider the same wheel with the anthracite accents?
I'm thinking of getting these too. Did you consider the same wheel with the anthracite accents?
Thanks. I didn't really consider the anthracite version, just wanted the silver finish. I have to say, they look great with the silver grey exterior.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Looks great AEC 
But I'm afraid overhere the wheels would gather too much snow and the tyres
would be be way too slippry.
I hope they do the job where you live and drive, in US and northeast I suppose.
But I'm afraid overhere the wheels would gather too much snow and the tyres
would be be way too slippry.
I hope they do the job where you live and drive, in US and northeast I suppose.
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The ASA AR1 are very nice wheels and well priced, too.
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Originally Posted by JasonF' post='351583' date='Nov 2 2006, 11:39 AM
Looks good. Does Tirerack include the BMW roundel center caps, or did you put them on yourself?
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