my set of 166s
08-09-2008 | 08:06 PM
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I finally got my 166s mounted! Thanks Garry for the rims and fast shipment! I got the Falken 452s, 245/35 front and 275/30 rear.
I noticed the driving is smoother compared to the runflats. now i don't have to say ouch when i hit some bumps on the road
Another thing I noticed was that my tires rub when I hit a hump in the road. Any of you 166 owners experience this? I have the sport package and thought it shouldn't do that with these rims and tires. Let me know if there's something wrong.
Other than that I love them!!
Here are some pix
I noticed the driving is smoother compared to the runflats. now i don't have to say ouch when i hit some bumps on the road
Another thing I noticed was that my tires rub when I hit a hump in the road. Any of you 166 owners experience this? I have the sport package and thought it shouldn't do that with these rims and tires. Let me know if there's something wrong.
Other than that I love them!!
Here are some pix
08-09-2008 | 09:09 PM
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Looks great, congrats. Rubbing in the front or rear? Haven't seen any other members state rubbing with that tire size...I am sure members will chime in tho...hope it gets resolved...
Rubbing in the front or rear? Haven't seen any other members state rubbing with that tire size...I am sure members will chime in tho...hope it gets resolved...
08-09-2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='643346' date='Aug 10 2008, 12:09 AM
Looks great, congrats. Rubbing in the front or rear? Haven't seen any other members state rubbing with that tire size...I am sure members will chime in tho...hope it gets resolved...
Rubbing in the front or rear? Haven't seen any other members state rubbing with that tire size...I am sure members will chime in tho...hope it gets resolved...
08-10-2008 | 01:30 PM
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Rims look great! 
I have the M5 off-set on mine, which only differs to the M6 off-set on the rear I believe. At the rear the M5 rim is ET28 and the M6 rim is ET17. (At the front I believe they are both ET12.) I have no rubbing on mine and had them formally tested and approved by TUV in Germany (- a legal requirement here). I would therefore suggest you have a look to see if they are rubbing at the rear -- first time however that I've heard of this with the tyre sizes you opted for
I have the M5 off-set on mine, which only differs to the M6 off-set on the rear I believe. At the rear the M5 rim is ET28 and the M6 rim is ET17. (At the front I believe they are both ET12.) I have no rubbing on mine and had them formally tested and approved by TUV in Germany (- a legal requirement here). I would therefore suggest you have a look to see if they are rubbing at the rear -- first time however that I've heard of this with the tyre sizes you opted for
08-10-2008 | 01:41 PM
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Even your Schnauzer can't believe you're rubbing! 
Seems odd with standard tire sizes and without a huge drop?
Seems odd with standard tire sizes and without a huge drop?
