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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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upgraded to 18's. what do you think?
Got the 18's on a few days ago but haven't had time to really take pics. Last night I took some pics in the "pubix" shopping center that are of so so quality.
What do you guys think?

2nd question..... When I barely have my foot on the brakes and backing out of driveway... if i press down lightly and hold, the brakes seem to be making a "shuddering" and "creaking" noise.... I tightened the wheels down to specifications. DId I miss something?

BTW.... Luke @ Tire rack was very patient and answered any questions I had. He is defineatly the way to go guys....... kudos to him!




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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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Looks good Now you have to post daytime pics.

I have the same wheels on my ML. The way the Mille Miglia EVOs are designed make them look 1" larger than they really are. Kinda like Oggle's Lorinsers.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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Brake noise, if it came with the new wheel installation: sounds like your new bolts are too long and you are damaging the rear parking brake assembly. Just a guess, but better check it out ASAP.


BTW they look good, they do look "larger" than 18
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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rrf might be right, you might need shorter lug bolts, you can get ones used for vw, they have the same thred and the same wrench size.
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i used the lugs that came with the purchase......
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looks good, now all you need is a C32 brake kit & have it lowered
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Originally posted by electromethod
i used the lugs that came with the purchase......
You will get a clicking noise if the lugs are too long. The best way to check for this is to put the rear of the car up on jacks with the car in neutral and the e-brake off and then free spin the tires. You can also have someone walk next to your car and listen for the clicking while you're in reverse at 1 - 3 MPH.
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Nice, need daytime pics, though.
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7 turns approx.
What they gave you can be wrong.

Easy way to test the bolt length:
You can take one lug out and see:
It should take just about 7 turns to go in fully (torqued that is). 10 is probably too many.
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