172 Wheel Refurb & Colour Change
08-17-2010, 12:57 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Thats going to look great on your TS m-sport.
What tyres are you running. After what Mrs xBMWx did to my previous M166s on Michalin PS, I went for Dunlop (non-RFT) tyres with my 19s, as they have more lip protection. And the Yokohamas on my 20s are very wide and saved my rim the other day when I got too close to the curb.
It might just extend your 3 month period a little
What tyres are you running. After what Mrs xBMWx did to my previous M166s on Michalin PS, I went for Dunlop (non-RFT) tyres with my 19s, as they have more lip protection. And the Yokohamas on my 20s are very wide and saved my rim the other day when I got too close to the curb.
It might just extend your 3 month period a little
08-17-2010, 04:38 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys, really pleased with how they have turned out. Should have 2nd one complete tonight!
xBMWx - I am using Falken FK452's. I dont think they're very forgiving to be honest, but they are reasonably new so no change yet! I just need to be a bit more careful I think!
xBMWx - I am using Falken FK452's. I dont think they're very forgiving to be honest, but they are reasonably new so no change yet! I just need to be a bit more careful I think!
08-24-2010, 04:58 PM
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Hi guys, quick update!
Got wheels finished on Monday and fitted today, very very pleased with outcome! Heres some more pics...
More damage repair
New M-Badges Fitted
Standard Centre Cap & Modified Centre Cap
All Wheels baking for a while
Car ramped up
New wheels mounted
Got wheels finished on Monday and fitted today, very very pleased with outcome! Heres some more pics...
More damage repair
New M-Badges Fitted
Standard Centre Cap & Modified Centre Cap
All Wheels baking for a while
Car ramped up
New wheels mounted
08-24-2010, 04:59 PM
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Car & Wheels have been cleaned so all the grease you see in the last pic has been removed.
Overwhelmed by the finish and shine on the wheels, will get some proper daytime pics up 2mrw!
Thanks for reading,
Sag
Overwhelmed by the finish and shine on the wheels, will get some proper daytime pics up 2mrw!
Thanks for reading,
Sag
08-25-2010, 04:55 AM
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Dude I'm so glad you posted this up! I have been planning on doing the exact same thing.
My 172's have curb damage and the previous owner had a cheapo refurb done and the paint is flaking. I picked up all the same stuff as you from Halfords, except I went for their alloy wheel steel coloured paint. Which paint did you use?
Going to have a go at one wheel this weekend and work my way round just like you have done. Will try to take pics of the process if I have time.
Great work by the way, your wheels look sick!
My 172's have curb damage and the previous owner had a cheapo refurb done and the paint is flaking. I picked up all the same stuff as you from Halfords, except I went for their alloy wheel steel coloured paint. Which paint did you use?
Going to have a go at one wheel this weekend and work my way round just like you have done. Will try to take pics of the process if I have time.
Great work by the way, your wheels look sick!
08-25-2010, 10:03 AM
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08-28-2010, 09:49 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Black E61 530Xd - M-sport - Comfort - Advantage
