New Wheels!

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · Jun 9, 2002

Recenlty, I got my baby a new pair of shoes. Went from stock 16" to 19". Running 275/30/19 in the back with Pirelli PZero Rosso's.

Hope this might help others in the process of changing their wheels out. I thought it was a nice comparison.

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geomax

· #2 · Jun 9, 2002

HUGE improvement! Those look great :thumb:

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 9, 2002

geomax said:
HUGE improvement! Those look great :thumb:

Thanks geomax,

When I first saw them on I didn't recognize my car

It did make a big difference.

I get very little rubbin and thats only when I hit big dips going fast. I dont feel I have lost any speed either running these 19" wheels.

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Ack

· #4 · Jun 9, 2002

Wow, those look really sharp! :thumb: Are those the Hamann PG2's? That is definitely a huge improvement over the 16's. :thumb: :thumb:

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 9, 2002

Hey Ackster, Thanks man!

Their the HM2's 8.5 in the front and 10" wide in the back. I think the PG's have the rivets?

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Ack

· #6 · Jun 9, 2002

I think you're right. The PG'3 def. have rivets. I like these wheels a lot, the only thing I would be concerned about is cleaning them. With all of the brake dust our cars kick up, I think you would need a toothbrush or something to clean around each rivet. This would drive me nuts b/c I am real anal when it comes to keeping my car clean. I already clean my wheels 2-3x a week.

Quick ?, what level of tint do you have on your car? It looks like 15% rear but its hard to tell. I'm trying to figure out what level to get on my car (or if I want to get the blue mirrored tint).:dunno:

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Chris330Ci

· #7 · Jun 9, 2002

Much better! Amazing what the right set of 'shoes' can do to improve the appearance of one's car. How's the handling with the new wheels? :thumb:

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 9, 2002

Chris330ci said:
Much better! Amazing what the right set of 'shoes' can do to improve the appearance of one's car. How's the handling with the new wheels? :thumb:

Thanks Chris,

Ah the handling is mucho better

I played on some twisties today and the PZeros were gripping like a mutha.

My other tires and wheels just wern't wide enough to take the stress of cornering at high speeds.

Was fun watchin my wife shut her eyes around corners heeh

I would fly around a corner and fully excellerate out of it trying to just get a little squeekage and look at her as I cleared the apex and her eyes would be shut ehhe

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Chris330Ci

· #9 · Jun 9, 2002

humanoid said:
Was fun watchin my wife shut her eyes around corners heeh I would fly around a corner and fully excellerate out of it trying to just get a little squeekage and look at her as I cleared the apex and her eyes would be shut ehhe

I am all too familiar with that feeling myself...my g/f is a terrible fraidy-cat...

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AF

· #10 · Jun 10, 2002

Major difference . . . the HM2's are hands-down my favorite wheels . . . I came soooooo close to getting a set almost a year ago.

Your car looks incredible . . . enjoy :thumb: :thumb:

(hope you don't mind I'm a little jealous

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 10, 2002

Thanks Alan,

I have allways liked HM2 wheels and wasn't sure how they would look in a 5 series, but I like em. Don't see many 5ers with HM2.

I think they would look great on just about any bimmer especially 330's:thumb:

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dredmo

· #12 · Jun 10, 2002

awesome wheels man, and beautiful car

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humanoid

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 10, 2002

Thanks dredmo,

There is just to many nice wheels out their to choose from and had a hella of a time making my mind up:dunno:

What really helped was taking some pics and throwing them on my car in photoshop. Nothing like the real thing!

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