166s in NYC
03-28-2012, 05:00 AM
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I keep going back and forth on getting these rims, but what scares me is how some people talk about how fragile they are the last thing i wanna do is be constantly fixing cracks and bends and flats..... So those who live in ny know how the streets are like here, if you have them and hate it or love it please tell me about it and help me decide.
03-28-2012, 06:12 AM
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dude, im rocking 166s in DETROIT....hands down the worst roads in all of America given that we dont have the budget to fix them in addition to the bad winter seasons its a recipe for disaster.
with that said....no issues so far. i dont know why people talk so much junk about style 166s and cracking....i havent had to deal w/ it myself...
with that said (cough) ive got a set for sale in about a week lol
with that said....no issues so far. i dont know why people talk so much junk about style 166s and cracking....i havent had to deal w/ it myself...
with that said (cough) ive got a set for sale in about a week lol
03-28-2012, 06:27 AM
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My Ride: Black 2006 530i Premium Package, Navigation, 18in OEM Wheels, Black Leather, Wood Grain Dash
According the Vlad(V_theRussian) most M series wheels will hold up on these streets. I have mine, just trying to save up for the tires I need. may need to refinish them too...also can't decide on whether to powdercoat them or leave the the way they are lol.
03-28-2012, 08:42 AM
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so far sounds like a good vote of confidence from you guys...
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
03-28-2012, 12:16 PM
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i love my city to death....but imagine your worst nyc roads....then for a moment imagine not having the city funds to fix those roads in a timely manner :/
so far sounds like a good vote of confidence from you guys...
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
03-28-2012, 06:39 PM
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so far sounds like a good vote of confidence from you guys...
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
so far sounds like a good vote of confidence from you guys...
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
Get the 166s already mane..just watch out for the potholes..but you already know that. I remember my fresh fresh just copped style 42s on my e39 last year got eaten by a pothole...lol and let's not talk about the mpar reps...fdr did me dirty and so did the gowanus in the same night!!!
03-28-2012, 07:58 PM
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so far sounds like a good vote of confidence from you guys...
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits
@ stanky damn these potholes.
@chris i never been to detroit but i feel like ny still takes the cake for worst streets in america sometimes id rather drive on a brick paved street LOL, thats why every time i get the chance to go to jersey i drive like a maniac and enjoy the finer pavements in life unfortunately ive gotten 2 speeding tickets in my last 3 visits