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Old 04-14-2012 | 08:04 PM
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I finally got the Miro's installed, here are some before and after shots...
I like the Continentals as well, I think however they are too proud of themselves, too much writing on the tires LOL!
Who was it that recommended the Miro's to me again? I wish to thank them for the awesome choice. Also no spacers required, i think they look nice. There is some vibration, the car was shifting to the right, but after I drove it for a while, the tires settled in and all was ok, I will bring it back to the tire shop if the vibration continues.

Does the car need to be lowered? or is it ok this way? Under load the car sits nicely
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Old 04-14-2012 | 08:08 PM
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Nice!! Are those 19" or 20"? Staggered or square? I think a drop is in order.

I need to get mine already lol
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Thanks! They are 19"'s staggered. The only issue I have with dropping the car is the dynamic handling which will have to be removed if I change the suspension to coilovers. No?
Old 04-14-2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Shlooky
Thanks! They are 19"'s staggered. The only issue I have with dropping the car is the dynamic handling which will have to be removed if I change the suspension to coilovers. No?
looks awesome! big improvement over the stock wheels.

you have the non-sport suspension. for comparison, here are pics of my car with 19" miro at stock height with the factory sport suspension option.

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Old 04-14-2012 | 08:49 PM
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you got to change the window trims from chrome to black(OEM parts cost around $350) or just spray them which is not hard and cheap. this will make a huge difference
Old 04-14-2012 | 08:54 PM
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Looks awesome. That is my favorite aftermarket wheel for the e60 to date.

Enjoy!
Old 04-14-2012 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mbawazir
you got to change the window trims from chrome to black(OEM parts cost around $350) or just spray them which is not hard and cheap. this will make a huge difference
I totally agree and the next thing on my to do list
Old 04-14-2012 | 10:28 PM
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Looks fantastic! I don't think a drop is necessary
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Thanks gcvt!
Old 04-14-2012 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd
looks awesome! big improvement over the stock wheels.

you have the non-sport suspension. for comparison, here are pics of my car with 19" miro at stock height with the factory sport suspension option.

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That's a nice setup you have there!



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