BMW Style 101's and Michelin PSII's
10-07-2005, 09:29 AM
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Hi Friends (Oops PSII's = PS2's):
It has taken a while, but my BMW style 101's and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's finally are installed. My wheels/tires were delivered to my dealer several weeks ago, but the batch contained one damaged rear. Time matched on, and I was out of town, etc. And, it took the dealer three more trys to get another good rear. I am posting some [probably too many ~0{;^)] pics. I know the car could stand some lowering, but I am happy with it as is for now. I am not likely to lower it for ease of disposal when I let the car go. I don't want to have to uninstall and then sell too many after-market parts.
It has taken a while, but my BMW style 101's and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's finally are installed. My wheels/tires were delivered to my dealer several weeks ago, but the batch contained one damaged rear. Time matched on, and I was out of town, etc. And, it took the dealer three more trys to get another good rear. I am posting some [probably too many ~0{;^)] pics. I know the car could stand some lowering, but I am happy with it as is for now. I am not likely to lower it for ease of disposal when I let the car go. I don't want to have to uninstall and then sell too many after-market parts.
10-07-2005, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Oct 7 2005, 12:38 PM
Congrats.
Looks great!
How are you enjoying the PS2 ride?
Looks great!
How are you enjoying the PS2 ride?
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I believe you made a post once about hearing a hum--that eventually went away. I tried to find the post, but couldn't. But, anyway, no hum.
10-07-2005, 09:50 AM
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Very, very nice, my favorite wheel. Do these extend out more (more ET or wider or spacers)? I like the look and as I have stated before on 101s they make the car look classy not blingy. 
10-07-2005, 10:20 AM
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Hi Don,
Yes the hum was there only on certain surfaces. But you had to listen really carefully. The guys at Tirerack said the tyres need a few hundred miles to properly wear in.
Any way I have done 700km on mine & they are amazing. Of course there will always be surfaces that are noisy to drive on with any tyre, but on 90% of the roads I drive on the tyres are really quiet, and very smooth.
Enjoy!
quote=donv,Oct 7 2005, 07:46 PM]
Thanks much. I really like the ride--very quiet, smooth, and soft. Handling is improved, although I haven't yet done anything very extreme. Wheels/tires are way lighter than stock.
I believe you made a post once about hearing a hum--that eventually went away. I tried to find the post, but couldn't. But, anyway, no hum.
Yes the hum was there only on certain surfaces. But you had to listen really carefully. The guys at Tirerack said the tyres need a few hundred miles to properly wear in.
Any way I have done 700km on mine & they are amazing. Of course there will always be surfaces that are noisy to drive on with any tyre, but on 90% of the roads I drive on the tyres are really quiet, and very smooth.
Enjoy!
quote=donv,Oct 7 2005, 07:46 PM]
Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Oct 7 2005, 12:38 PM
Congrats.
Looks great!
How are you enjoying the PS2 ride?
Looks great!
How are you enjoying the PS2 ride?
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I believe you made a post once about hearing a hum--that eventually went away. I tried to find the post, but couldn't. But, anyway, no hum.
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10-07-2005, 11:45 AM
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Excellent rims, makes the wheels look great. Great pixs also. Enjoy.......Enjoy.......Enjoy 
10-07-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='Oct 7 2005, 12:50 PM
Very, very nice, my favorite wheel.? Do these extend out more (more ET or wider or spacers)?? I like the look and as I have stated before on 101s they make the car look classy not blingy.?
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Oct 7 2005, 01:20 PM
Hi Don,
Yes the hum was there only on certain surfaces. But you had to listen really carefully. The guys at Tirerack said the tyres need a few hundred miles to properly wear in.
Any way I have done 700km on mine & they are amazing. Of course there will always be surfaces that are noisy to drive on with any tyre, but on 90% of the roads I drive on the tyres are really quiet, and very smooth.
Yes the hum was there only on certain surfaces. But you had to listen really carefully. The guys at Tirerack said the tyres need a few hundred miles to properly wear in.
Any way I have done 700km on mine & they are amazing. Of course there will always be surfaces that are noisy to drive on with any tyre, but on 90% of the roads I drive on the tyres are really quiet, and very smooth.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' date='Oct 7 2005, 01:38 PM
Very nice, classy, sporty and clean looking car Donv.? Great job!
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