New Wheels Finally- Avant Garde M310 w/ Custom Finish
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Finally after months I finally decided on what wheels to get. Thanks to Michael from Acute Performance and everyone else that provided me with great info( you know who you are).
I decided to get the Avant Garde M310 19x8.5 et15/ 19x11 et33. Tires I went with the Hankook V12; 245/35 and 305/30. For the finish I decided to go with a powder coated Jet Anthracite Matte, which Michael coordinated on his end, along with having the tires mounted and balanced before shipping. I think they turned out pretty sweet! Finish is flawless and well worth the extra week turn-around.
I will have to say I was pretty skeptical with the packing when the Fed Ex guy rolled them up the driveway.....but upon inspection I realized they were wrapped very well; a piece of padding was laid over the wheel then two thick pieces of of cardboard on each side all snugged down by packing straps. So, no issues what so ever
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels4.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels1.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels5.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels3.jpg)
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Comparing the 19x11 to the rear 124....lol
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels7.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels8.jpg)
It's 130 am, so all I did was lower the car back down, snapped a few pics, and came inside....so sorry for the crappy pics. I'll take it out this weekend and get some daytime shots, and post up.
I will say I was pretty nervous with the rear's. Once I put them on, with the car up in the air I noticed that the inside edge of the tire was rubbing the curved plastic inner liner section that is between the shock and back door. I decided to throw my 15mm spacers back on that I was using with my 124's, and that gave them about 10mm of clearance. Once I lowered the car down I stuck my hand back there and now there is GOBS of clearance back there now.....which makes since. I haven't had time yet, but I will pull the spacers off and lower the car down and see if it still clears without them. It's nice and flush with the 15mm spacer, so I may just leave them on.
Anyway, stay tuned for better pics....and let me know what everyone thinks. Enjoy!
I decided to get the Avant Garde M310 19x8.5 et15/ 19x11 et33. Tires I went with the Hankook V12; 245/35 and 305/30. For the finish I decided to go with a powder coated Jet Anthracite Matte, which Michael coordinated on his end, along with having the tires mounted and balanced before shipping. I think they turned out pretty sweet! Finish is flawless and well worth the extra week turn-around.
I will have to say I was pretty skeptical with the packing when the Fed Ex guy rolled them up the driveway.....but upon inspection I realized they were wrapped very well; a piece of padding was laid over the wheel then two thick pieces of of cardboard on each side all snugged down by packing straps. So, no issues what so ever
![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels4.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels1.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels5.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels3.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels2.jpg)
Comparing the 19x11 to the rear 124....lol
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels7.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/locklear/newwheels8.jpg)
It's 130 am, so all I did was lower the car back down, snapped a few pics, and came inside....so sorry for the crappy pics. I'll take it out this weekend and get some daytime shots, and post up.
I will say I was pretty nervous with the rear's. Once I put them on, with the car up in the air I noticed that the inside edge of the tire was rubbing the curved plastic inner liner section that is between the shock and back door. I decided to throw my 15mm spacers back on that I was using with my 124's, and that gave them about 10mm of clearance. Once I lowered the car down I stuck my hand back there and now there is GOBS of clearance back there now.....which makes since. I haven't had time yet, but I will pull the spacers off and lower the car down and see if it still clears without them. It's nice and flush with the 15mm spacer, so I may just leave them on.
Anyway, stay tuned for better pics....and let me know what everyone thinks. Enjoy!
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WOW 305s in the rear?? ![Embarrassment](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ohmy.gif)
Wheels look good. Can't wait to see better shots from better angles.
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Wheels look good. Can't wait to see better shots from better angles.
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looks good. yeah that type of packaging for wheels is normal. that's how i ship all my wheels as well. glad you're happy. take some more shots of the rear when you get the chance.
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Looking good man. Congrats!!
I got the same rim/tire package acutally today from Acuteperformance (Michael) as well.
Avant Garde M310 Matte Black
19 x 8.5 et15 - Hankook V12s 245/35/19
19x 11.0 et33 - Hankook V12s 285/30/19
Wow, 305's in the rear? I thought mine were huge at 285. You win![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
These are good looking rims.
I got the same rim/tire package acutally today from Acuteperformance (Michael) as well.
Avant Garde M310 Matte Black
19 x 8.5 et15 - Hankook V12s 245/35/19
19x 11.0 et33 - Hankook V12s 285/30/19
Wow, 305's in the rear? I thought mine were huge at 285. You win
![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
These are good looking rims.
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Looking good man. Congrats!!
I got the same rim/tire package acutally today from Acuteperformance (Michael) as well.
Avant Garde M310 Matte Black
19 x 8.5 et15 - Hankook V12s 245/35/19
19x 11.0 et33 - Hankook V12s 285/30/19
Wow, 305's in the rear? I thought mine were huge at 285. You win![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
These are good looking rims.
I got the same rim/tire package acutally today from Acuteperformance (Michael) as well.
Avant Garde M310 Matte Black
19 x 8.5 et15 - Hankook V12s 245/35/19
19x 11.0 et33 - Hankook V12s 285/30/19
Wow, 305's in the rear? I thought mine were huge at 285. You win
![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
These are good looking rims.
Love to see some pics of how the 285's look....any spacers?
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Oh forgot to mention. I weighed the new and the old.
The avant garde front wheel/ tire combo is 8 lbs lighter than the front 124 with runflat. The rears weigh the same.
The avant garde front wheel/ tire combo is 8 lbs lighter than the front 124 with runflat. The rears weigh the same.