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Old 06-26-2010, 05:47 PM
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Default New Wheels - Couldn't be Happier

Hello all. I wanted to share some pix of my new wheels. I know many don't agree with going from 18" to 19", but the ride seems better to me (maybe it's just the new tires). In any case, I am very happy with the new look, and am curious what everyone else thinks. First 2 pix are the original rims, next 3 are the new ones. Thanks for looking!
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Old 06-26-2010, 05:52 PM
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look great! much updated look to the car now.
Old 06-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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AWE !!

I was looking at the first pic wondering how I was going to say something nice

HOLY COW, those look GREAT !!! (much much better!)
nice upgrade, looks like a real POrsche now
Old 06-26-2010, 06:19 PM
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Since you asked, I don't like the originals and I don't like the replacements. Sorry, but I'm picky.
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I said this in your other thread, but they look amazing. The silver sets off the black car very well
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Looks good! Although I thought the originals were nice also.
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Personally don't love the chrome wheels in the first 3 pics, and I'd prefer 18", but they do look very nice, and an improvement over the stock wheels.

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looks good; better than the chrome twists... Enjoy them in good health...



What brand and rear tire size are you running on?
For Replicas, offsets look spot on. Curious eyes would think you spent a bundle on the wheels, so be careful where you park....
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Looks great, BIG improvment!
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By the way, your car's finish looks fantastic!
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Are those the wheel dynamics wheels??? Damn they look good. Just don't want to do 19's

How do they mount? Stock bolts? bolts they supply?
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Like the look...still painting the bimmer's bumper?
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Thanks for the replies, everyone. Put a couple hundred miles on today - having a blast.
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Originally Posted by 2000996MIA
looks good; better than the chrome twists... Enjoy them in good health...



What brand and rear tire size are you running on?
For Replicas, offsets look spot on. Curious eyes would think you spent a bundle on the wheels, so be careful where you park....
Thank you. I'm using Hankook's 305/30/19 on rear

Originally Posted by LVDell
Are those the wheel dynamics wheels??? Damn they look good. Just don't want to do 19's

How do they mount? Stock bolts? bolts they supply?
Thanks Dell. Yeah, I was skeptical on the 19's too, but happy I made the switch. Mounted perfectly - close, but no rubbing. They supplied the bolts I used, although stock bolts are supposed to work as well. Bought them off of Ebay from Eurowheel USA - made a reasonable offer, and they accepted. Great seller.

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Like the look...still painting the bimmer's bumper?
Lol - yeah, that project didn't turn out so well
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Your new wheels look great!


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