Put my winter wheels on

Mike01ci · 11-13-2009, 05:59 PM

Just put on my 17"s that I bought from tirerack. 17x8 Sport Editions w/ 225/45/17 Continental ExtremeWinterContact XL..... They look better than I thought they would, I wish the stock center cap would work...

M3Newbie88 · 11-13-2009, 06:20 PM

Hey they do look pretty good.. the fat spots kinda flows with the car..

Jumpman · 11-13-2009, 07:41 PM

Hey those look nice. Good photos as well.

DVDA · 11-14-2009, 01:14 AM

What is winter?

<----Florida

Feyd · 11-14-2009, 01:27 AM

Those do look good.

Don't let the lack of centercaps get you down. I bought some domed-resin logo stickers off of ebay that were the perfect size for my GT2 winter setup.

I'm sure you can do the same. IMO they look just as good (if not better) than the OEM centercaps.

Sorry for the crappy phone pic.

m_thompson · 11-14-2009, 09:14 AM

I installed 17x7.5 Sport Edition A7 wheels with 205/50 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 on my 128i, also from Tire Rack. I installed the mud flaps at the same time.

escobar929 · 11-14-2009, 10:23 AM

+1 on some roundel stickers

are those stock angel eyes? they look pretty good

Feyd · 11-14-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

I installed 17x7.5 Sport Edition A7 wheels with 205/50 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 on my 128i, also from Tire Rack. I installed the mud flaps at the same time.

i bought mud-flaps as well... haven't installed them yet (i'm thinking this weekend). I'm only apprehensive, because I purchased them as a "seasional" install, but i'm afraid of all the VHB on them. I don't want to destroy my car when I pull them off in the spring..

Mike01ci · 11-14-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

Those do look good.

Don't let the lack of centercaps get you down. I bought some domed-resin logo stickers off of ebay that were the perfect size for my GT2 winter setup.

I'm sure you can do the same. IMO they look just as good (if not better) than the OEM centercaps.

Sorry for the crappy phone pic.

I am definitely going to order some, what size did you get? Thanks for the info, I had no clue those even existed.

Mike01ci · 11-14-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

+1 on some roundel stickers

are those stock angel eyes? they look pretty good

They are 8500k GP Thunders, imo the best under $20 part you can buy for the car.

bmwzone · 11-14-2009, 12:59 PM

Looks great !!!! I was concerned that 17x7.5 might look small on the back but that's a great lookin winter ride!

Feyd · 11-14-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike07i

I am definitely going to order some, what size did you get? Thanks for the info, I had no clue those even existed.

I got 60mm ones, but its going to depend on what size you need for the wheels you've got. You'll have to get a set of calipers/ruler with a mm scale and just measure the diameter then take a look and see what's available.

Just make sure when you order them you get the ones that are the foil backed resin logos. Some one the ones on ebay are just simple stickers and will wear out/bleach in the sun.

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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Those do look good. Don't let the lack of centercaps get you down. I bought some domed-resin logo stickers off of ebay that were the perfect size for my GT2 winter setup. I'm sure you can do the same. IMO they look just as good (if not better) than the OEM centercaps. Sorry for the crappy phone pic. Attached Images
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	+1 on some roundel stickers are those stock angel eyes? they look pretty good
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