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cmyX6go

02-01-2010 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by X Foomph (Post 707215)

For those who aren't quite sure what 19" 132 rims look like, I submit the following.
I really like the 'meaty spoke look' that these rims have.

+1

She's gone but I still love those wheels.

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DONONE69

02-01-2010 07:23 AM

20s dont feel hardly any different than 19s! going from 18s to 19s you will feel a diference in comfort, cant beat staggered look! but thats just my opinion!

rockblock

02-01-2010 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Naz24 (Post 707229)

bmw actually does not recommend rotating the tires because the car is AWD.

yes, I was thinking about that...I do agree that staggered looks better...hmmm, I might reconcider. Thx Naz !

rockblock

02-01-2010 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X Foomph (Post 707215)

For those who aren't quite sure what 19" 132 rims look like, I submit the following.
I really like the 'meaty spoke look' that these rims have.

Amazing really the difference what a good set of rims can make to any vehicle (see below for before 17" style 57 and after). I went with a staggered look using Yokohama Advan ST's.
Review here: Yokohama ADVAN S.T. So far they have performed and worn well. A few other members have run with these as well.
Good luck deciding.

Thx Foo, indeed, the 132 don't look bad at all...they're not the 177 that I adore, but I must admit they look nice....thx for the comparison

rockblock

02-01-2010 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 707331)

+1

She's gone but I still love those wheels.

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nice... the more I see, the more I like...

rockblock

02-01-2010 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DONONE69 (Post 707341)

20s dont feel hardly any different than 19s! going from 18s to 19s you will feel a diference in comfort, cant beat staggered look! but thats just my opinion!

Do you have close-up shots?...I like love your setup...are those 20"?...what style? thx

rockblock

02-01-2010 11:21 PM

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Oh, BTW: while doing some additional research I ran into style 152...anyone running these?

DONONE69

02-02-2010 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rockblock (Post 707700)

Do you have close-up shots?...I like love your setup...are those 20"?...what style? thx

thanks man, yeah they are the 4.6is rims with michelin diamarias (i know iv spelt that wrong ):D i had them stripped and coated in a different colour, i will try and get a close up of them on here or can e mail the pic to you, cheers

robfix

02-02-2010 04:19 PM

132's

Hi all. I also have an '06 4.4 with the 132's. They are pretty darn sharp looking! Also, when the stock Dunlop's gave up I put on Michelin Latitudes. Holy cow.... I didn't realize how loud the old tires were. The Latitudes are pretty quiet and they are a a good performing all weather tire. We've had a lot of rain in Dallas this winter and the tires have done great. Maybe a little more money but well worth it. Cheers!

faz	02-03-2010 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by X Foomph (Post 707215)

Amazing really the difference what a good set of rims can make to any vehicle (see below for before 17" style 57 and after).

I have been looking into upgrading the wheels (love the looks of the 19s), but was wondering how going from 17 to 19 may affect acceleration in a 3.0i. Did you notice any difference in performance after the upgrade?

The reason I ask is that on my old Miata, when I changed the wheels, a difference of about 2 lbs / wheel was pretty noticeable in how responsive the car was to accelerating... with heavier wheels not wanting to speed up as readily as the lighter wheels did. I am not comparing Miata's low hp engine to an X5, but just wondering if there is any noticeable difference in performance/acceleration on a 3.0i..... I am sure the 4.4i and above don't need to worry about that, but for my lowly 3.0i ... :)

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