DPE on an IS 250

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05-29-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon M5

Why do you say that bro? Only reason I ask, is that I am getting DPE's for my M5 soon, and I live in the UK... Are they not a good all weather wheel?!

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he means the roads in kansas are probably riddled with pot holes.

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Oh ok... Just thought he was meaning weather by saying "summer duty only". Hope they're strong enough to cope with the British roads! They aren't the best!! Lol!! Can't wait to get them! Sorry to "hijack" the thread!

DPE wheels, being that they are forged, are strong. But that ride is sitting low with low profile tires. No way you'd want that setup for hard core winter weather. You need some ride height and more sidewall and winter tires.

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They're stronger than your avg wheel but definitely not superman strong.

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05-29-2010, 05:59 PM

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