just ordered new wheels!!!!!
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
OK, so I got the new wheels installed today. These are Forgestar F14's, brushed titanium, 19", 9" front and 10" rear all with 20mm offset. No spacers installed - don't need them anymore. What do you all think?
Thanks again for looking.
Thanks again for looking.
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
By the way, I stood by and watched the entire install, and compared the OE 172's to the new F14's with tires off - to see how much each weighed. They didn't have a scale, so I don't know by how much, but the F14's are LBS lighter than the 172's - if I had to guess I'd say at least 10lbs lighter per wheel.
Handling and feel are perfect - better than the 172's for sure. All my steering wheel vibration and pulling to the right is GONE! They replaced the front right Hankook tire - think it was bad from the test two weeks ago where they swapped sides to see if the pull went away - it did.
So all is good once again. Now I'm waiting for my roof and rear deck spoiler to come in!!!
(I think I need a drop too - just springs with the OEM shocks since I have the sport package????
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Handling and feel are perfect - better than the 172's for sure. All my steering wheel vibration and pulling to the right is GONE! They replaced the front right Hankook tire - think it was bad from the test two weeks ago where they swapped sides to see if the pull went away - it did.
So all is good once again. Now I'm waiting for my roof and rear deck spoiler to come in!!!
(I think I need a drop too - just springs with the OEM shocks since I have the sport package????
)
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From: Harrisburg, PA area
My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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