MY NEW 167M WHEEL & TIRE EXPERIENCE

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Nov 19, 2006 | 09:43 PM

wmhandy

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From: North West Los Angeles

My Ride: 2008 - M5 - Alpine White - Portland Brown Full Merino - Madeira Walnut - Manual Trans - Enhanced Premium Sound - HD Radio - Sirius- iPod - Sun Shades - Soft Close Doors - Comfort Access

PREVIOUS WHEEL/TIRE COMBO

Stock Style 124 Wheel + 245/40R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 56 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 245/40R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 56 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 275/35R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 58 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 275/35R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 58 lbs
????..............??.?..?.????These four Wheels and Tires = 228 lbs

CURRENT WHEEL/TIRE COMBO

OEM Style 167M Wheel + 245/35ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 41 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 245/35ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 41 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 275/30ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 43 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 275/30ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 43 lbs
??????.?...??.........??These four Wheels and Tires = 168 lbs

POSITIVE FEATURES

SIXTY POUNDS REDUCTION IN UNSPRUNG WEIGHT!!!!
Cornering limits not reached yet... Must strengthen neck muscles!
Overall ride quality is much smoother and quieter.
Car looks better.
Style 167M wheels MUCH MUCH easier to clean.

NEGATIVE FEATURES

FORTY TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR REDUCTION IN BANK BALANCE!!!
Front tires rub slightly when turning sharply into uphill bump-turn.
Jack and spare reinstalled into boot.
Finding space to store stock wheels/tires.
New found fear of curbs.

Nov 19, 2006 | 10:15 PM

nicke60gre

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From: Chalandri/Athina/Hellas

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Originally Posted by wmhandy' post='358320' date='Nov 20 2006, 08:43 AM

PREVIOUS WHEEL/TIRE COMBO

Stock Style 124 Wheel + 245/40R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 56 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 245/40R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 56 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 275/35R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 58 lbs
Stock Style 124 Wheel + 275/35R18 Dunlop SP Run Flat Tire = 58 lbs
????..............??.?..?.????These four Wheels and Tires = 228 lbs
CURRENT WHEEL/TIRE COMBO

OEM Style 167M Wheel + 245/35ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 41 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 245/35ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 41 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 275/30ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 43 lbs
OEM Style 167M Wheel + 275/30ZR19 Michelin PS2 Tire = 43 lbs
??????.?...??.........??These four Wheels and Tires = 168 lbs
POSITIVE FEATURES

SIXTY POUNDS REDUCTION IN UNSPRUNG WEIGHT!!!!
Cornering limits not reached yet... Must strengthen neck muscles!
Overall ride quality is much smoother and quieter.
Car looks better.
Style 167M wheels MUCH MUCH easier to clean.
NEGATIVE FEATURES

FORTY TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR REDUCTION IN BANK BALANCE!!!
Front tires rub slightly when turning sharply into uphill bump-turn.
Jack and spare reinstalled into boot.
Finding space to store stock wheels/tires.
New found fear of curbs.

Hi,
is your car lowered and how much, or Msport original?

Cornering is unlimited with them

Get some neck gym

and go.
167s are more strength than you may think, take care of tires, they could easy blow-out on a pothole and the rims stand OK without any signs of the hit.

Nov 19, 2006 | 10:17 PM

my530i

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From: SJC/CA/US

Thanks for providing us on the stock wheel weight!

Really appreciate it.
Another rubbing story :'( These kind of story keep me on the other side of the fence.

Nov 19, 2006 | 11:53 PM

pinguhk

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From: Hong Kong

My Ride: Mini Cooper

that cool

Just don`t park next to a curbs.
My dad has mark 2 of the rim so good luck

Nov 20, 2006 | 07:51 PM

quad_m

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From: fl,USA

My Ride: BMW 2005 X3 3.0

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Originally Posted by wmhandy' post='358320' date='Nov 20 2006, 01:43 AM

60lbs? awesome!

enjoy

Nov 21, 2006 | 12:36 AM

530i_msport

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From: Greece, Patras

My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof

weight is really amazing over the stock runflats