My new rims and tires (pics)

valex9499 · #1 09-12-2010, 08:47 PM

So I finnaly decided to get some new rims, as it was time for new tires. They are replicas, but look just as good as the oem's. The front rims are 20x10 and the rear 20x12.

Naz24 · #2 09-12-2010, 08:49 PM

those look great! nice choice

valex9499 · #3 09-12-2010, 08:50 PM

Thanks!

sethro · #4 09-12-2010, 09:17 PM

Probably my favorite OEM rims after the 4.8is wheels. How is the handling and ride on the new shoes?

valex9499 · #5 09-13-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sethro

Probably my favorite OEM rims after the 4.8is wheels. How is the handling and ride on the new shoes?

Thanks! The handling is alot tighter, and around turns its more stable. The ride however is not as smooth as the other ones, because they are lower profile tires. Its not really that bad.

dkl · #6 09-12-2010, 10:40 PM

Looks great! But the rear looks as if they have 0 camber and the front looks almost like they are on positive camber? Did you have an alignment done?

msammy · #7 09-12-2010, 10:56 PM

Very nice looking reps. I have the same OEM's on mine w/Sport package and they are in great shape. I thought they look good, but after seeing your photos, I really think an upgrade is in my future. Your next mod should be LED tails - $150 it makes a huge difference - they are a deep ruby-red color vs. the orangy-red color of the OEM tails, just a suggestion. How's the ride with 20's by the way? Very nice looking X5!

valex9499 · #8 09-13-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by msammy

Very nice looking reps. I have the same OEM's on mine w/Sport package and they are in great shape. I thought they look good, but after seeing your photos, I really think an upgrade is in my future. Your next mod should be LED tails - $150 it makes a huge difference - they are a deep ruby-red color vs. the orangy-red color of the OEM tails, just a suggestion. How's the ride with 20's by the way? Very nice looking X5!

Thanks! I would recommend doing this, it just gives it a more muscular look and gave it a little update. The ride is a little stiffer then before, because of the lower profile tires but its not so bad. Thanks for the suggestion, I really am considering on getting new tail light and new headlights (Its starting to get that outdated look w/ the yellow turn signals). Do you recommend a place where to get them?

valex9499 · #9 09-13-2010, 06:05 PM

Btw when im driving at about 45-60 mph the steering shakes a little bit, the same thing would happen with the old tires. Anybody know what could be wrong?

Valentin

valex9499 · #10 09-13-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dkl

Looks great! But the rear looks as if they have 0 camber and the front looks almost like they are on positive camber? Did you have an alignment done?

Thanks! Well the back does have some chamber, do you think it needs more? And no I never got an alignment done, could it be from that?