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cbax5 03-19-2008 10:28 PM

What a difference......
 
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Went from stock Michelins on 17s to Toyo STs on staggard 19s...

uh-huh, uh-huh
uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh.... :rofl:

dr.jay 03-19-2008 10:39 PM

Wow 10X better, Nice 4.6 kit also

lvly808 03-19-2008 10:40 PM

Nice. I want to get 19" too. Btw what % tint did you get and where did you go.

cbax5 03-19-2008 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lvly808
Nice. I want to get 19" too. Btw what % tint did you get and where did you go.

Not sure.. Bought it with the tint...

blueagle 03-19-2008 11:38 PM

Very good choice of rims and tires. I am also using Toyo Proxes S/T tires on 19" rims.

Wagner 03-20-2008 04:20 AM

bigger is better

cmyX6go 03-20-2008 05:05 AM

Hey cba,

Go out late at night so there's no traffic and take one of those nice tight entrance ramps to the Belt. Push it a bit.....Those staggered 19s are awesome on curves.

tbc111 03-20-2008 06:05 AM

Gave it more character. Congrats!

The Big Easy 03-20-2008 06:32 AM

Go big, or go home!

AzNMpower32 03-20-2008 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go
Hey cba,

Go out late at night so there's no traffic and take one of those nice tight entrance ramps to the Belt. Push it a bit.....Those staggered 19s are awesome on curves.

If the potholes on the Belt pkwy don't break your suspension.........or your back for that matter.

acitydweller 03-20-2008 09:00 AM

when you say difference, are you only referring to looks? How different does it drive moving from 17 to 19's?

cmyX6go 03-20-2008 09:35 AM

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when you say difference, are you only referring to looks? How different does it drive moving from 17 to 19's?

The 17s have a better ride on city roads. Not as bouncy and stiff. You don't feel the road seams and imperfections as much. The staggered 19s are better handling but the ride suffers.

cbax5 03-20-2008 09:54 AM

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The 17s have a better ride on city roads. Not as bouncy and stiff. You don't feel the road seams and imperfections as much. The staggered 19s are better handling but the ride suffers.

This is true... But I used to own a Vehicross which rode like a truck on city roads. So I don't mind as much..

TWALK 03-20-2008 09:55 AM

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This is true... But I used to own a Vehicross which rode like a truck omn city roads. So I don't mind as much..

GODDAMN!!!! THAT'S ONE UGLY CAR!!! :rofl:
I still can't believe that Vehicross ever went into production. You've definitely upgraded! :thumbup:

cbax5 03-20-2008 09:59 AM

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GODDAMN!!!! THAT'S ONE UGLY CAR!!! :rofl:
I still can't believe that Vehicross ever went into production. You've definitely upgraded! :thumbup:

LOL!!! You know I really liked the way it looked! Then.... :rolleyes:

Only a little over 4000 made it to the US...

sleepless 03-20-2008 10:03 AM

4000 made...........
 
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LOL!!! You know I really liked the way it looked! Then.... :rolleyes:

Only a little 4000 made it to the US...


Thank God they only made 4K of those....... :banghead: U should of kept yours,,, it could be a collectible one day...:rofl:....BTW how is the ride difference on your 19" vs. 17"... is it much harsher ? Where did you get the wheels ? Oem ? How much... I am looking @ the same wheels now....thanks

cbax5 03-20-2008 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepless
Thank God they only made 4K of those....... :banghead: U should of kept yours,,, it could be a collectible one day...:rofl:....BTW how is the ride difference on your 19" vs. 17"... is it much harsher ? Where did you get the wheels ? Oem ? How much... I am looking @ the same wheels now....thanks

On bad roads, the ride is a bit bumpier. But the handling is so much better. From take off, exceleration and of course, corners. Plus I really, really like the way they look. Much better curb appeal. Makes me feel better walking up to it. I'm no longer looking at other people's Xs and wondering what size their rims are... :rofl:

I got them off of a fellow x5world member, UCrewX5... I lucked out to get a really good deal from a really good guy.... :thumbup:

Keep an eye out here for people selling their rims...

2002Silver4.6is 03-20-2008 10:49 AM

Nice shoes!

The Vehicross kinda looks like a bulldog with that jacked up front end!

alexz 03-20-2008 11:22 AM

From the photos, I bet he doesnt live anywhere near Belt pkwy :nanana:
More like Park slope

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go
Hey cba,

Go out late at night so there's no traffic and take one of those nice tight entrance ramps to the Belt. Push it a bit.....Those staggered 19s are awesome on curves.


cmyX6go 03-20-2008 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by alexz
From the photos, I bet he doesnt live anywhere near Belt pkwy :nanana:
More like Park slope

:doh: No kidding, but find a entrance ramp with a tight curve you can rip around on the Prospect Epxressway or the BQE :rolleyes: :rofl:

I'm thinking it looks like Carroll Gardens, Court Street area.

cbax5 03-20-2008 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alexz
From the photos, I bet he doesnt live anywhere near Belt pkwy :nanana:
More like Park slope

Carroll Gardens actually.... Stone throw from the BQE...... :rofl:

cbax5 03-20-2008 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go
:doh: No kidding, but find a entrance ramp with a tight curve you can rip around on the Prospect Epxressway or the BQE :rolleyes: :rofl:

I'm thinking it looks like Carroll Gardens, Court Street area.

BAM! You know your BK! :thumbup:

No unannouced visit now.... :nanana:

cmyX6go 03-20-2008 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cbax5
BAM! You know your BK! :thumbup:

No unannouced visit now.... :nanana:

Born and raised in Brooklyn. I went to HS not far from there. We used to go to Defonte's in Red Hook for lunch :mmm:

primetime 03-20-2008 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lvly808
Nice. I want to get 19" too. Btw what % tint did you get and where did you go.

Thats 30% tint...20% black is matching factory..thats what i have on mine...

UCrewX5 03-20-2008 02:41 PM

I'm glad you like them, and they do make your X5 look much much better. Great doing business with you :thumbup:

FSETH 03-20-2008 04:34 PM

Looks great! I have the same wheel tire combo on my 02 4.4 and love it. They came on my X with the sport package, so don't notice the ride is harsh because it is all I know in an X5.


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