Fedex was good to me...my wheels finally arrived!
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: California
My Ride: Jet Black 2007 E60 550i
-Sport Package
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I apologize to everyone for the delay. I had the flu for 2 weeks and felt like I was on my death bed. I'm finally better but I still can't shake this cough. 
Anyhow, on with the pics. Since I was ill, I just had the wheels installed today. I got to the shop at 1pm and everything was done at 5pm. It's dark out so here are some teaser shots. I'll have better pics in the morning.
Sorry for the blurry pics. No comments on the dirty car either please.
All the mechanics at the tire shop were impressed with the quality of the wheels. A couple of customers of the shop stopped me to ask about the wheels.
I used the original lugs from my OEM wheels. The wheels are wrapped in Continental SportContact 3 rubber. The size is 245/30/20 in the front and 295/25/20 in the rear. I was concerned that the rear tire would look rubber bandish but it turned out great. I was also concerned the car would look like a 4x4 on the OEM sport suspension but I think the drop is perfect for daily driving. I drove the car back home in mixed traffic. My preliminary thoughts, I can't believe how HORRIBLE the Dunlop runflats were. I've read numerous posts on this forum saying how non-RFT's and RTF's are night and day. I thought to myself the difference couldn't be that much. Even with the low profile tires the difference was amazing. I no longer feel every pebble in the road. Also since the wheel/tire combo is a lot lighter than the RFT setup, acceleration and braking are noticeably improved.
Again thanks to JleviSW for providing the wheels and great customer service.
Anyhow, on with the pics. Since I was ill, I just had the wheels installed today. I got to the shop at 1pm and everything was done at 5pm. It's dark out so here are some teaser shots. I'll have better pics in the morning.
Sorry for the blurry pics. No comments on the dirty car either please.
All the mechanics at the tire shop were impressed with the quality of the wheels. A couple of customers of the shop stopped me to ask about the wheels. I used the original lugs from my OEM wheels. The wheels are wrapped in Continental SportContact 3 rubber. The size is 245/30/20 in the front and 295/25/20 in the rear. I was concerned that the rear tire would look rubber bandish but it turned out great. I was also concerned the car would look like a 4x4 on the OEM sport suspension but I think the drop is perfect for daily driving. I drove the car back home in mixed traffic. My preliminary thoughts, I can't believe how HORRIBLE the Dunlop runflats were. I've read numerous posts on this forum saying how non-RFT's and RTF's are night and day. I thought to myself the difference couldn't be that much. Even with the low profile tires the difference was amazing. I no longer feel every pebble in the road. Also since the wheel/tire combo is a lot lighter than the RFT setup, acceleration and braking are noticeably improved.
Again thanks to JleviSW for providing the wheels and great customer service.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Nice wheels! They remind me of my VS-XX's. Now drop it like its hot! 
And post more pics in the daytime!
And post more pics in the daytime!
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: California
My Ride: Jet Black 2007 E60 550i
-Sport Package
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-Navigation
-Logic 7
Here is another pic of the car during the day time.
I'm still contemplating if I should drop the car or not. The fronts and rears are pretty low with stock sport. I don't know if I want to spend the money on a coilover system right now
I'm still contemplating if I should drop the car or not. The fronts and rears are pretty low with stock sport. I don't know if I want to spend the money on a coilover system right now
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: DFW, Texas
Very nice wheels, are those matte black?
Most people here will ask you to drop becasue they don't have to come out with the $$$. The gap is not that big, I'll leave it as it for a while and see how it goes.
Most people here will ask you to drop becasue they don't have to come out with the $$$. The gap is not that big, I'll leave it as it for a while and see how it goes.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Los Angeles, CA / Bangladesh
My Ride: 2007 525i (not LCI) - Alpine white, M sport package, Comfort seats, Logic 7, Bluetooth, Xenon adaptive headlights, PDC, sunroof, A/C with extended features, etc.
yup...i think it looks nice as it is...wouldn't go for drop...
