Pics of Winter Setup (18")

4nroots · 11-16-2005, 12:15 PM

not sure yet, but i'll let you know

prolix21 · 11-17-2005, 11:09 AM

how is the quality of replica wheels? the price can't be beat, but are they good quality wheels? i've never seen any in person

icedragon · 11-17-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 4nroots

not sure yet, but i'll let you know

But I have to admit, 18" winter wheels look much better than 17". At least you'll be styling in the winter too.

icedragon · 11-17-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by prolix21

how is the quality of replica wheels? the price can't be beat, but are they good quality wheels? i've never seen any in person

I think replica wheels are fine as long as you don't choose a design that looks too delicate. Overall, most replica wheels are made in Europe and have to follow certain industry standards. So it's not going to be crap.

4nroots · 11-17-2005, 09:30 PM

just an update on the performance of these tires....

they're amazing in the ice and snow. there was a lot of wet snow here today, and coupled with a big temperature drop, iced up a lot of the roads. there were at least 2 or 3 cars in the ditch in my first 5 minutes of driving with the cops closing the highway, but the car stayed firmly planted with the DSC really kicking in. the tires seem really grippy and solid. highly recommended.

Hankook Ice Bear W300 225/40/18

kes · 11-17-2005, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the update.

Mick · 11-18-2005, 10:13 AM

Anybody know where to get those rims in the US? And what's the advatage of going 17" for winter over 18". I really like the look of the 18" better.

Thanks!

4nroots · 11-20-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Can you give us some more pics? I'd like to see how far in the rear rims sit.

i took some pics for you today so you can see....the rear wheels do not have as wide a stance as the stock 162's as you can see here

voltron1011 · 11-20-2005, 11:48 PM

Cool!!! Appreciate the update...

prolix21 · 11-27-2005, 09:29 AM

4nroots, do you know what the part # is from tiretrends for your bmw center caps? they have two different part numbers on the website so i was wondering if your invoice showed the correct part #

thanks!

4nroots · 11-27-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by prolix21

4nroots, do you know what the part # is from tiretrends for your bmw center caps? they have two different part numbers on the website so i was wondering if your invoice showed the correct part #

thanks!

i misplaced the invoice (stupid)....but when i find it i'll let you know

prolix21 · 11-29-2005, 11:16 AM

I think the part# is 36131180419 . After looking more carefully at their site I realized that they have the same part listed twice, under the same part #. I'm going to email and confirm though

prolix21 · 11-30-2005, 08:16 AM

well, i broke down and ordered these for my 330i as my winter set!

4nroots · 11-30-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by prolix21

well, i broke down and ordered these for my 330i as my winter set!

nice...you won't be disappointed. what tires did you get?

prolix21 · 11-30-2005, 02:58 PM

after doing some research i went with the Hankook, same model as what you got.

i was looking at the dunlops and pirelli's as options, but the reviews i read on the web about the Hankook's were as good, if not better than the other brands, and for quite a bit less money. pirelli's actually got pretty crappy write-up's

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4nroots Subluxator 58 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	just an update on the performance of these tires.... they're amazing in the ice and snow. there was a lot of wet snow here today, and coupled with a big temperature drop, iced up a lot of the roads. there were at least 2 or 3 cars in the ditch in my first 5 minutes of driving with the cops closing the highway, but the car stayed firmly planted with the DSC really kicking in. the tires seem really grippy and solid. highly recommended. Hankook Ice Bear W300 225/40/18 __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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Mick Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Anybody know where to get those rims in the US? And what's the advatage of going 17" for winter over 18". I really like the look of the 18" better. Thanks!
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11-29-2005, 11:16 AM	#34
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prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	well, i broke down and ordered these for my 330i as my winter set!
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prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	after doing some research i went with the Hankook, same model as what you got. i was looking at the dunlops and pirelli's as options, but the reviews i read on the web about the Hankook's were as good, if not better than the other brands, and for quite a bit less money. pirelli's actually got pretty crappy write-up's
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