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11-01-2004, 05:58 AM
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I actually placed an order for those and changed them at the last minute to the BBS RK's. I didn't like the look of the wheels on the car photos that they have @ Tire Rack (although there were no E60's) but I sure like them on your car. If I had seen your's first I would have most likely kept my order.
11-01-2004, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Nov 1 2004, 09:58 AM
I actually placed an order for those and changed them at the last minute to the BBS RK's.? I didn't like the look of the wheels on the car photos that they have @ Tire Rack (although there were no E60's) but I sure like them on your car.? If I had seen your's first I would have most likely kept my order.
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The BBS wheels are a tad more expensive
but they may be sturdier (maybe, maybe not -- I'll find out) 
11-01-2004, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Nov 1 2004, 10:45 AM
You'll have to roll the rims with 20's.? Should look awesome though.? Here's a pic of my 19's.
11-01-2004, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RH530' date='Oct 31 2004, 09:25 PM
[quote name='JG996' date='Oct 27 2004, 07:22 PM']Got some new shoes today!
Now all I need is a? willing 545 that wants to wear them.
December never seemed so far away.??
Now all I need is a? willing 545 that wants to wear them.
December never seemed so far away.??
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And here are some pictures of the summer tires (stock wheels) all cleaned up.
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Stored all nice and cozy for the winter.
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[/quote]Nice storage solution! What type of hanger did you use? The wheels look great too.
11-01-2004, 07:19 AM
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The BBS wheels are a tad more expensive but they may be sturdier (maybe, maybe not -- I'll find out)
I can vouch for the strength of the RS-GT's. They are 2-piece, each piece forged. This is pretty unusual, most high-end 2 piece wheels have spun-cast outer rims.
I slammed into a curb head-on a while ago while leaving a parking lot. I'm sure I would have bent any other rim, but no damage whatsoever to the BBS's. Also they're 10 lbs lighter than the 18" OEM wheels. Look great - I get lots of compliments - all in all an incredible wheel IMO.
but they may be sturdier (maybe, maybe not -- I'll find out) [snapback]51751[/snapback]
[/quote]I can vouch for the strength of the RS-GT's. They are 2-piece, each piece forged. This is pretty unusual, most high-end 2 piece wheels have spun-cast outer rims.
I slammed into a curb head-on a while ago while leaving a parking lot. I'm sure I would have bent any other rim, but no damage whatsoever to the BBS's. Also they're 10 lbs lighter than the 18" OEM wheels. Look great - I get lots of compliments - all in all an incredible wheel IMO.
11-01-2004, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Nov 1 2004, 11:16 AM
Nice storage solution!? What type of hanger did you use?? The wheels look great too.
11-01-2004, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Nov 1 2004, 11:19 AM
I slammed into a curb head-on a while ago while leaving a parking lot.? I'm sure I would have bent any other rim, but no damage whatsoever to the BBS's.
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