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Old 07-22-2005, 04:54 PM
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When I go back to DPE Monday to finalize, they are going to polish the lips for me. Tire size is 245/35/20/8 1/2 front and 275/30/20/10 rear. Thanks for the comments.
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' date='Jul 22 2005, 05:54 PM
When I go back to DPE Monday to finalize, they are going to polish the lips for me. Tire size is 245/35/20/8 1/2 front and 275/30/20/10 rear. Thanks for the comments.
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Good choice The guys at EF1/DPE are hella chill...not uptight or anything.
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Very, very nice wheel. It looks fantastic under the car. I don't think you need to lower it. It looks great already..

uuuhmm.... Did you already get rid of those mudflaps????
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Although the ride height looks good, it might be because of the tire sizes--I think the BMW recommended size in 20" is 245/40 and 275/35; those are a bit lower aspect ration, plus the Potenzas are a bit "smaller" and more square shouldered than the Dunlops or Michelins...if you could get by without chagning the spings, I would. Just my .02.
Did you get the mudflaps off yet?
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Back flaps are off, but the fronts are secured with fasteners that I can't get off. Is it O.K. to drive with just the front flaps on until Monday??? Maybe I should put the rear flaps back on so it will be symetrical. Thanks to all who said I should take the mudflaps off, it does look better.
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Your wheel is so attractive. I also got a silver grey colour one. I am planning to buy the Hartge 19" wheel and also ask my familiar workshop to paint the centre part of the wheel for me. Please advise whether u have your workshop special paint the wheel for u or it is strictly come from the wheel factory - custom paint. Did u lower your car by spring ?
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Originally Posted by bmw007' date='Jul 23 2005, 10:28 AM
Your wheel is so attractive. I also got a silver grey colour one. I am planning to buy the Hartge 19" wheel and also ask my familiar workshop to paint the centre part of the wheel for me. Please advise whether u have your workshop special paint the wheel for u or it is strictly come from the wheel factory - custom paint. Did u lower your car by spring ?
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Thank you. The car is not lowered and the wheels come powder coated from the factory, not special ordered.
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' date='Jul 23 2005, 01:13 PM
[quote name='bmw007' date='Jul 23 2005, 10:28 AM']Your wheel is so attractive. I also got a silver grey colour one. I am planning to buy the Hartge 19" wheel and also ask my familiar workshop to paint the centre part of the wheel for me. Please advise whether u have your workshop special paint the wheel for u or it is strictly come from the wheel factory - custom paint. Did u lower your car by spring ?
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Thank you. The car is not lowered and the wheels come powder coated from the factory, not special ordered.
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How much u pay for these wheel?
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$2900 for wheels and Bridgestone S-03 tires. Set was used for 500 miles on a show car.
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' date='Jul 24 2005, 10:37 AM
$2900 for wheels and Bridgestone S-03 tires. Set was used for 500 miles on a show car.
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This is a large bargain. could u find another set for me. Just joking.
I wish that I could have the same set.
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