Question on Mounting New Replica #166 Wheels???
06-24-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='302537' date='Jun 24 2006, 03:35 PM
Hi all,
I bought the replicas at Lakeshore wheel and tire. The 19" staggered are $850 for the set. They put on some General Exclaim tires and balanced everything for $1596 (delivery included). I probably could have done a little better getting the tires separately from TireRack (Lakeshore does not specialize in tires), but having everything balanced ahead of time will save time in the dealership. Those General Exclaims are a good alternative for 19" wheels ($126 front, $150 rear at Tirerack) compared to the $300 tires.
I freaked out yesterday because UPS delivered 3 of my 4 boxes on Wednesday without signature, and then told me that I needed to be there to sign for the last one. I told them that I would pick the 4th box up this weekend, but then found that they are not open on Saturdays. Now, I have to wait until Monday to install the things.
Thanks for the advice on the tire sensors and the metal valve stem issue.
Richard
I bought the replicas at Lakeshore wheel and tire. The 19" staggered are $850 for the set. They put on some General Exclaim tires and balanced everything for $1596 (delivery included). I probably could have done a little better getting the tires separately from TireRack (Lakeshore does not specialize in tires), but having everything balanced ahead of time will save time in the dealership. Those General Exclaims are a good alternative for 19" wheels ($126 front, $150 rear at Tirerack) compared to the $300 tires.
I freaked out yesterday because UPS delivered 3 of my 4 boxes on Wednesday without signature, and then told me that I needed to be there to sign for the last one. I told them that I would pick the 4th box up this weekend, but then found that they are not open on Saturdays. Now, I have to wait until Monday to install the things.
Thanks for the advice on the tire sensors and the metal valve stem issue.
Richard
06-24-2006, 08:02 PM
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I am sure you will love the look. I am thinking to paint my wheels in black. I saw a great pic of an M5 in swiss and it was very impressive. I don't know why in europe they like wheels in dark or black. Any comments?
06-25-2006, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by miamie60' post='302668' date='Jun 24 2006, 09:02 PM
I am sure you will love the look. I am thinking to paint my wheels in black. I saw a great pic of an M5 in swiss and it was very impressive. I don't know why in europe they like wheels in dark or black. Any comments?
06-25-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by miamie60' post='302665' date='Jun 24 2006, 11:47 PM
Richard: Let me know if you can notice the difference or if they are really good rides. I am affraid but the price is calling me to buy aftermarket and save some more money for the body.
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