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Old 02-11-2012, 08:19 PM
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Hmmm I going to start keeping any spares I come across! That looks fun as hell
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Although I do think you'll probably go through tires every 15 minutes...
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to quote the Brits. . .that was "brilliant"!!!!!!. Ditto on wanting to collect the spares now
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Although I do think you'll probably go through tires every 15 minutes...
True true, possibly the funnest 15 minutes you spend in your car...
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Here are the real deal....though I wouldn't mind keeping those space savers as front runners.





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Here are the real deal....though I wouldn't mind keeping those space savers as front runners.
Those the Interlagos ???

what do you think of them ?

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Yes they are, and I'm loving 'em. These were just quick photos which do not do them justice. Better photos en route after all the updates are done.

IMO, they are much nicer than the Forgestars which they are replacing. The machining of the hub area is more consistent, they are rated for higher loads at 1650lbs, and they accept the factory center cap.
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Haters crazy
narrower tires = fun... lmao
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Here are the real deal....though I wouldn't mind keeping those space savers as front runners.





Look good, mounted pix!?
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Yes they are, and I'm loving 'em. These were just quick photos which do not do them justice. Better photos en route after all the updates are done.

IMO, they are much nicer than the Forgestars which they are replacing. The machining of the hub area is more consistent, they are rated for higher loads at 1650lbs, and they accept the factory center cap.
They got to be one of the best bang for the buck light weight wheels going, cant wait to see them on your car.


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^ Thanks. Looking forward to getting her back.

No mounted pics yet, car is still in the shop.
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Makes me want to stretch some 195s on my stock wheels...
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Look good, mounted pix!?
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^ Thanks. Looking forward to getting her back.

No mounted pics yet, car is still in the shop.
Please do post when you get your car back. I want to see them on the car!

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Nice I have 2 spares
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Makes me want to stretch some 195s on my stock wheels...
Yup... the video does makes it look like fun..
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^ Thanks. Looking forward to getting her back.

No mounted pics yet, car is still in the shop.
Any updates ?

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where do you get those wheels
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Sorry, no updates, my car is still down.

Local wheel shop got them for me but you can find them on the web too.
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Do you know the offset on those? was thinking about those too. Looks good!

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^ Thanks. Looking forward to getting her back.

No mounted pics yet, car is still in the shop.
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19x8.5 ET32
19x9.5 ET41
I have a set of 10mm spacers on hand for the rear if they are not aggressive enough.
I should have it back by next weekend, so stand by for pics.
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Thanks. Waiting anxiously.

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19x8.5 ET32
19x9.5 ET41
I have a set of 10mm spacers on hand for the rear if they are not aggressive enough.
I should have it back by next weekend, so stand by for pics.
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19x8.5 ET32
19x9.5 ET41
I have a set of 10mm spacers on hand for the rear if they are not aggressive enough.
I should have it back by next weekend, so stand by for pics.
Any updates, pix ???

How about a review of these wheels, whats your thoughts on them ?

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Sorry about that. Admittedly, I've been slacking off with the car lately.
I've also been waiting to install the E63 front bumper cover before taking any quality photos. Below are just a couple of cell phone pics.
I'm very happy with these wheels. For the price, they would be hard to beat. They accepted the TPMS sensors with no problem. Though they require hub centric rings, I have not had any vibration issues.
As for the offsets, my Forgestars were aggressive out back and mild up front. IMO, they looked very aftermarket in that regard. To the contrary, the TSW wheels are more balanced with front to rear offset. She needs to be dropped now to complete the look.

I gave Hankook the nod this time for tires. Definitely an improvement in the handling department which was to be expected, coming from 18" on Conti DWS.

Last, I did not have an opportunity to weigh the wheels as they were delivered straight to the shop which mounted the tires.

If you have any specific questions, just let me know.





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