19" 545i knock off wheels installed! Pictures!
03-30-2004, 03:56 AM
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Chrisq, do you find your car feel heavier and nosier after changing from 16" to 18" rims? Do you have to reset the tyre pressure on the idrive after changing the wheels? I had to as the idrive gave a tyre puncture warning after the 18" wheels were put on. 
03-30-2004, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex' date='Mar 30 2004, 06:15 AM
[quote name='chrisg' date='Mar 28 2004, 01:59 PM'] No problems with the wheels or tires.? They have both been great!? I only used the factory wheel center because I could.? The centers that came with the wheels were an incredible match and would work just as well.
I saw a set of 18" for $800. Would those fit the E60 too ? Also, did you lower the car for those wheels ? [/quote]
Yes, the 18" & 17" work also. No I didn't lower the car.
03-30-2004, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest_Kiasu King' date='Mar 30 2004, 06:56 AM
Chrisq, do you find your car feel heavier and nosier after changing from 16" to 18" rims? Do you have to reset the tyre pressure on the idrive after changing the wheels? I had to as the idrive gave a tyre puncture warning after the 18" wheels were put on.
03-30-2004, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Kiasu' date='Mar 30 2004, 06:57 AM
Chrisq, sorry, one more question. What is your tyre pressure for front and back wheels?
03-30-2004, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisg' date='Mar 30 2004, 11:26 AM
[quote name='Alex' date='Mar 30 2004, 06:15 AM'] [quote name='chrisg' date='Mar 28 2004, 01:59 PM'] No problems with the wheels or tires.? They have both been great!? I only used the factory wheel center because I could.? The centers that came with the wheels were an incredible match and would work just as well.
I saw a set of 18" for $800. Would those fit the E60 too ? Also, did you lower the car for those wheels ? [/quote]
Yes, the 18" & 17" work also. No I didn't lower the car. [/quote]
Thanks Chrisq, I play it safe n go for the 18" set as it is the maximum size BMW recommended in their catalog here in Hong Kong.
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Did you need or were you sent any "rings" to be inserted in the wheel hubs prior to mounting to ensure a proper fit? or did the wheels have an exact mounting fit like factory wheels?
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07-17-2004, 05:51 AM
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My Ride: 545, Auto, Sport, L7, Pdc, Sunshades, Silver Gray/Black, 19x8.5/9.5 Monet Wheels, Michelin PS A/S Tires, Full M-KIt, B&B Exhaust, 20% Llumar Tint
Wheels look great...I've been curious how the 19 reps would look and you've answered my question!
A friend who ordered 124 reps had a similiar experience as you in terms of finish...he went through several wheels before he ended with 4 that were acceptable to him. And even in the end...they're still not perfect...they have some minor paint bubbles etc....but for the price it doesn't seem to bother him.
Same wheel as you but in 18"...made in Italy
A friend who ordered 124 reps had a similiar experience as you in terms of finish...he went through several wheels before he ended with 4 that were acceptable to him. And even in the end...they're still not perfect...they have some minor paint bubbles etc....but for the price it doesn't seem to bother him.
Same wheel as you but in 18"...made in Italy
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