just ordered new wheels!!!!!
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looks great!!!! 
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They look sharp. Literally and figuratively. 
Once you drop your car they will look even bigger I bet. Its weird, Im starting to see a bunch of 550s that dont look as low as I've seen them that run on a Sprt Pkg. I guess since yours is relatively newer it hasn't sunk in as much as the older ones? 
While you have the 172's off I say powde rcoat them to a nice gunmetal and you'll have a sick ass set of winter wheels.
Once you drop your car they will look even bigger I bet. Its weird, Im starting to see a bunch of 550s that dont look as low as I've seen them that run on a Sprt Pkg. I guess since yours is relatively newer it hasn't sunk in as much as the older ones? While you have the 172's off I say powde rcoat them to a nice gunmetal and you'll have a sick ass set of winter wheels.
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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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My Ride: 2005 545i | Titanium Silver | Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Navigation packages | Style 124 staggered rims | iPod integration | Tinted windows
Your car looks great! I actually really like the brushed silver! I think I'm going to for the same set - or VMR's. Just trying to decide...
Guys, is it only necessary to get a camber kit if you are lowering your car? I have a sports package also and was not planing on lowering my car after installing the 19" wheels. So, I was not going to invest in a camber kit. Can you please advise?
thanks!
thanks!
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Your car looks great! I actually really like the brushed silver! I think I'm going to for the same set - or VMR's. Just trying to decide...
Guys, is it only necessary to get a camber kit if you are lowering your car? I have a sports package also and was not planing on lowering my car after installing the 19" wheels. So, I was not going to invest in a camber kit. Can you please advise?
thanks!
Guys, is it only necessary to get a camber kit if you are lowering your car? I have a sports package also and was not planing on lowering my car after installing the 19" wheels. So, I was not going to invest in a camber kit. Can you please advise?
thanks!