Wheels for Winter Tires
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The leading Nordic car magazines came out with a brand new winter tyre test yesterday and the winner was Continental ContiVikingContact 3 (same winner last year).
The problem here is that the only size fitting a E60 is 225/55 R 16 Q (but the 16" wheel doesn-t fit 535d/540i/545i/550i nor x-models).
The Q means speeds under 160 km/h (118 mph).
I drive with these tires in the wintertime and they are simply exellent on wet, snowy and icy conditions!
The problem here is that the only size fitting a E60 is 225/55 R 16 Q (but the 16" wheel doesn-t fit 535d/540i/545i/550i nor x-models).
The Q means speeds under 160 km/h (118 mph).
I drive with these tires in the wintertime and they are simply exellent on wet, snowy and icy conditions!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' date='Sep 29 2005, 09:09 AM
The leading Nordic car magazines came out with a brand new winter tyre test yesterday and the winner was Continental ContiVikingContact 3 (same winner last year).
The problem here is that the only size fitting a E60 is 225/55 R 16 Q? (but the 16" wheel doesn-t fit 535d/540i/545i/550i nor x-models).
The Q means speeds under 160 km/h (118 mph).
I drive with these tires in the wintertime and they are simply exellent on wet, snowy and icy conditions!
The problem here is that the only size fitting a E60 is 225/55 R 16 Q? (but the 16" wheel doesn-t fit 535d/540i/545i/550i nor x-models).
The Q means speeds under 160 km/h (118 mph).
I drive with these tires in the wintertime and they are simply exellent on wet, snowy and icy conditions!
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From: Luleå, Sweden
My Ride: Currently: E46 M3 -02 Topaz, SMG, HK etc (Will stay).
On order : 530d Touring TiSilver, BlackDakota Leather, M-sport Package, Comfort Seats, Logic 7, Active Stearing, Xenon, BT etc.
Originally Posted by Piloti' date='Sep 29 2005, 05:11 AM
I was going to order winter tires next month and mount them on my present wheels until yesterday!? 
I was driving south on the infamous Rte 3 when I hit a storm drain. Five miles later I got the FLAT TIRE! message from iDrive. I drove it home (~10 miles). The side wall of the Bridgestone Potenza RF was cut at the rim on both passengers side tires.
I called the dealer who was going to get me replacement RFTs for $300 a piece. I passed on that idea.?
I checked out the web for a winter wheel and found Lakeshore Wheel & Tire. I have no experience with this vendor.? I decided to order the reproduction #166 style wheel.?
Attachment 10900
I would have had to wait a week for the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 tires from Lakeshore, so ordered them from TireRack, who I have used before with excellent results.
I will post pictures of the wheels and installation once everything is done.
I was driving south on the infamous Rte 3 when I hit a storm drain. Five miles later I got the FLAT TIRE! message from iDrive. I drove it home (~10 miles). The side wall of the Bridgestone Potenza RF was cut at the rim on both passengers side tires.
I called the dealer who was going to get me replacement RFTs for $300 a piece. I passed on that idea.?
I checked out the web for a winter wheel and found Lakeshore Wheel & Tire. I have no experience with this vendor.? I decided to order the reproduction #166 style wheel.?
Attachment 10900
I would have had to wait a week for the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 tires from Lakeshore, so ordered them from TireRack, who I have used before with excellent results.
I will post pictures of the wheels and installation once everything is done.
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What size did you order them in, i have ordered 17" M5-replicas here in Sweden that looks the same but the delears name on them is different.
Please report back with a quality judgement, paint finish, balance etc, and if possible could you get the weight for one on them (no such info available at my the dealer).
Still time to change my mind
, a few more weeks left untill delivery 
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
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2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
wow...thanks for the info? Are these wheels as strong as those from factory? I am considerin getting one wheel as my 16 year old sister screwed the right rear wheel when she drove over a curb while learning to drive a manual
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My Ride: 04' 530i Sport/premium/cold wx/PDC/xenon.
Originally Posted by hahel' date='Sep 29 2005, 12:22 PM
[quote name='Piloti' date='Sep 29 2005, 05:11 AM']I was going to order winter tires next month and mount them on my present wheels until yesterday!?
I was driving south on the infamous Rte 3 when I hit a storm drain. Five miles later I got the FLAT TIRE! message from iDrive. I drove it home (~10 miles). The side wall of the Bridgestone Potenza RF was cut at the rim on both passengers side tires.
I called the dealer who was going to get me replacement RFTs for $300 a piece. I passed on that idea.?
I checked out the web for a winter wheel and found Lakeshore Wheel & Tire. I have no experience with this vendor.? I decided to order the reproduction #166 style wheel.?
Attachment 10900
I would have had to wait a week for the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 tires from Lakeshore, so ordered them from TireRack, who I have used before with excellent results.
I will post pictures of the wheels and installation once everything is done.
I was driving south on the infamous Rte 3 when I hit a storm drain. Five miles later I got the FLAT TIRE! message from iDrive. I drove it home (~10 miles). The side wall of the Bridgestone Potenza RF was cut at the rim on both passengers side tires.
I called the dealer who was going to get me replacement RFTs for $300 a piece. I passed on that idea.?
I checked out the web for a winter wheel and found Lakeshore Wheel & Tire. I have no experience with this vendor.? I decided to order the reproduction #166 style wheel.?
Attachment 10900
I would have had to wait a week for the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 tires from Lakeshore, so ordered them from TireRack, who I have used before with excellent results.
I will post pictures of the wheels and installation once everything is done.
[snapback]176672[/snapback]
What size did you order them in, i have ordered 17" M5-replicas here in Sweden that looks the same but the delears name on them is different.
Please report back with a quality judgement, paint finish, balance etc, and if possible could you get the weight for one on them (no such info available at my the dealer).
Still time to change my mind
, a few more weeks left untill delivery [snapback]176977[/snapback]
[/quote]The wheels arrived today, see attached pictures.
They are 18 x 8.5" in size and weigh 24.0 lbs. The finish looks good on initial inspection. No flaws in the finish.
The Dunlops will be mounted tomorrow, more pictures to follow.
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From: Luleå, Sweden
My Ride: Currently: E46 M3 -02 Topaz, SMG, HK etc (Will stay).
On order : 530d Touring TiSilver, BlackDakota Leather, M-sport Package, Comfort Seats, Logic 7, Active Stearing, Xenon, BT etc.
Piloti!
They look great
I saw mine at the dealers place last Friday, probably the same manufacturer.
Dealer expected to have my car ready for delivery next Friday at the latest 
They look great
I saw mine at the dealers place last Friday, probably the same manufacturer.
Dealer expected to have my car ready for delivery next Friday at the latest
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Originally Posted by mtosca' post='176107' date='Sep 27 2005, 09:40 PM
I am considering buying a set of rims for my soon to be purchased winter tires.
I was looking around for a set of style 124 rims
Should I buy OEM wheels - maybe from someone who decided to take their original rims off? or from relaoem.com for about $1200?
I searched ebay and found a vendor selling replicas for $599
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/wheels/euro/bmw/59475.html
Has anyone ever heard of this company?
thanks for any advise
Michael
I was looking around for a set of style 124 rims
Should I buy OEM wheels - maybe from someone who decided to take their original rims off? or from relaoem.com for about $1200?
I searched ebay and found a vendor selling replicas for $599
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/wheels/euro/bmw/59475.html
Has anyone ever heard of this company?
thanks for any advise
Michael
Anyone with some (good/bad) experience with this wheels/outfit?
TIA
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