I GIVE UP, THESE ARE THE WHEELS I BOUGHT
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='578952' date='May 12 2008, 02:45 PM
I believe those were the first 1 piece superleggera wheels but I could be wrong. 
I don't mind I really like the wheel. 
The only regret I may have is that I did not go to 19's but I have my reasons.
Rick...
I don't mind I really like the wheel. The only regret I may have is that I did not go to 19's but I have my reasons. Rick...
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nice wheels man....but in no way does it beat the teddy bear....THAT would have been the ultimate head turner..... 
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On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by trojan.525i' post='578982' date='May 12 2008, 06:17 PM
nice wheels man....but in no way does it beat the teddy bear....THAT would have been the ultimate head turner.....
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[quote name='slickrick' date='May 12 2008, 02:45 PM' post='578848']
This is the wheel I chose and ordered. (Superleggera III) I decided to go for broke and bought the tires also. (Bridgestone Potenza RE050a Pole Position)
They come balanced and mounted at no cost which is better than me deciding to buy tires if I don't like the runflats and having to remount and rebalance again. The runflats are new and in storage, I guess i'll keep them until I decide what to do with them.
The front wheels have a 1 1/2" lip with a 40mm offset and rear wheels have a 2" lip with a 45mm offset. These are 3 piece wheels with a forged center.
HERE IT GOES: I CAN'T WAIT.....
On that note some ass _ole tapped my rear bumper in Manhattan on saturday when the car was parked. I have a 1" long round dot indentation (a screw) with a gash.
oohh rick.. i knew you'd cave eventually...lol.. we all do.. its human nature.. and as for that butthead hitting the bumper that sooooo sucks.. now your gonna have nice hot wheels and all with a round hole on your backside.. heehee... sorry couldnt resist hun
i had a feeling that was what you picked.. justa hunch..i cant wait to see them! congrads!
This is the wheel I chose and ordered. (Superleggera III) I decided to go for broke and bought the tires also. (Bridgestone Potenza RE050a Pole Position)
They come balanced and mounted at no cost which is better than me deciding to buy tires if I don't like the runflats and having to remount and rebalance again. The runflats are new and in storage, I guess i'll keep them until I decide what to do with them.
The front wheels have a 1 1/2" lip with a 40mm offset and rear wheels have a 2" lip with a 45mm offset. These are 3 piece wheels with a forged center.
HERE IT GOES: I CAN'T WAIT.....
On that note some ass _ole tapped my rear bumper in Manhattan on saturday when the car was parked. I have a 1" long round dot indentation (a screw) with a gash.
oohh rick.. i knew you'd cave eventually...lol.. we all do.. its human nature.. and as for that butthead hitting the bumper that sooooo sucks.. now your gonna have nice hot wheels and all with a round hole on your backside.. heehee... sorry couldnt resist hun
i had a feeling that was what you picked.. justa hunch..i cant wait to see them! congrads!
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
oohh rick.. i knew you'd cave eventually...lol.. we all do.. its human nature.. and as for that butthead hitting the bumper that sooooo sucks..
now your gonna have nice hot wheels and all with a round hole on your backside.. heehee... sorry couldnt resist hun
i had a feeling that was what you picked.. justa hunch..i cant wait to see them! congrads!
now your gonna have nice hot wheels and all with a round hole on your backside.. heehee... sorry couldnt resist hun
i had a feeling that was what you picked.. justa hunch..i cant wait to see them! congrads!
I ordered the tires today and luckily the wheels were not shipped yet. I figured if i'm going to make that kind of investment the ride should be comfortable and
sporty at the same time that's why I opted for these tires. I was going to go with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 but I decided on the potenzas.
They both had great write ups and were very close in comparison.
Now I have to try and fix the bumper before the meet on June 14th...aahhhh
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
where is Calton? I gave it up, I snitched on myself.....
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
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So, Rick....what's with the 18's? To each his own I guess. I had no "wheel issues" with my old 19's here in pothole city and never came close to bending one.
However, the ride was very harsh on those skinny sidewalls you get on the 19's. I guess you aren't lowering it? I would think that's the MAIN reason you didn't go 19".
As for the Tires, I had the same ones on my CSL's. They barely wore down at all for the 4 or 5K miles I put on them, however they got a bit loud once they started to develop a bit of a heal-toe, saw-tooth pattern...common on these cars after a few thousand miles. They would especially rumble during low-speed turns. You won't hear it till later...
But still, a good tire. Personally, I'd have gone with the PS2's, but either way, you are riding on some good rubber. Can't wait to see those rims installed!
However, the ride was very harsh on those skinny sidewalls you get on the 19's. I guess you aren't lowering it? I would think that's the MAIN reason you didn't go 19".
As for the Tires, I had the same ones on my CSL's. They barely wore down at all for the 4 or 5K miles I put on them, however they got a bit loud once they started to develop a bit of a heal-toe, saw-tooth pattern...common on these cars after a few thousand miles. They would especially rumble during low-speed turns. You won't hear it till later...
But still, a good tire. Personally, I'd have gone with the PS2's, but either way, you are riding on some good rubber. Can't wait to see those rims installed!
