**********s 19" m6 replicas, new custom e92 offset - REVIEW

Tag · 09-17-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Well I had posted that question earlier, with no response. It is the same offset as the M6 reps, so I am thinking it would be the same. it is a different wheel, but offset is offset.

No, the offsets don't match up.

M6 - Front/Rear ET35/33
CSL - Front/Rear ET40/45

I think the CSL's where made primarily to fit the e46's not the e92's.

Mike@ModBargains · 09-17-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tag824

No, the offsets don't match up.

M6 - Front/Rear ET35/33
CSL - Front/Rear ET40/45

I think the CSL's where made primarily to fit the e46's not the e92's.

The CSL's also come in et22 or et30 rear. The ET30 fits sedans with no rubbing at all. The coupes rub about 15% of the time, but usually a simple fender roll would solve that issue.

JIMD1709 · 09-17-2007, 03:10 PM

Thanks Mike. Still makes me wary. I wish they would come in ET33 or even 35. I have a Murphys law Guardian Angel. I would be in the 15% I am sure of it!

Mike@ModBargains · 09-17-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Thanks Mike. Still makes me wary. I wish they would come in ET33 or even 35. I have a Murphys law Guardian Angel. I would be in the 15% I am sure of it!

Well, then you can go with a 45 rear offset and use a 10mm spacer for the CSL's.

Tag · 10-01-2007, 12:42 PM

Got the M6 reps on Friday and mounted them on Saturday. They look amazing

!!! My car handles so much better now and the ride I think is smoother even though I went up an inch in wheel size.

It even feels more stable going straight. Don't know why but the run-flats would drift slightly when driving on the express way. Run-flats just suck!

I will post some pics when I get a chance.

BMW_TT · 10-01-2007, 11:53 PM

Any updates with this tire and wheel combo? miles on them? noise?

Fubarsky · 10-02-2007, 11:18 AM

If you are talking about the M6 reps with the General tires, my opinion after about 2000 miles is they look great and handle well. Road noise is bit more than the RFT's. The Non RFT Generals definetly don't track as badly as the factory RFT's when you get on high crown grooves. Overall I don't think they handle as well as the 18"'s when you get serious about some corners. I am hanging onto my 189 18" sport wheels in case I get serious about tracking.
I am happy with them for sure but they are not for the serious road racer. After I install my KW V2's I may change my mind but I think overall you can expect better performance from the 18's.

BMW_TT · 10-02-2007, 11:20 AM

I was just wondering how they would be for everyday driving around a number of miles. It seems like a winner to me.

Fubarsky · 10-02-2007, 12:28 PM

I would say NP go for it, they do look hot and are good for everyday driving.

Tag · 10-02-2007, 12:30 PM

I'm running my M6 wheels with Eagle F1 GS-D3. They are amazing! They out handle the the OEM run-flats, feel more stable at high speeds, have a softer ride and are quieter. Got a chance to get them wet too for the first time yesterday. They are the best summer tires I've ever driven in the rain.

In other words, they kick ass.

Mike@ModBargains · 10-04-2007, 04:28 PM

You can't go wrong with the Generals or the Goodyears. We sell a lot more generals because of the price point and they have great dry, wet, and even light snow traction. They also are one of the lightest tires on the market and have extremely long tread life.

Nexus-6 · 10-12-2007, 05:09 PM

Wondering if anyone else has the same squeak I do...

I ordered and installed the exact same setup as Rix a few weeks ago - the only difference being Pilot Sport PS2s instead of Generals. Same 19" size and offsets (35f / 33r).

Look is amazing, fit seems perfect with no rubbing.

Over the last week, I've noticed a quick squeak under full compression from the drivers side rear (over large bumps or fast dips). I thought it may be rubbing, but there are no marks inboard or outboard...it sounds more like a suspension bushing squeak.

I'm guessing that perhaps the wider track due to the offset changes the geometry enough to add a little stress to some bushing back there and under full compression it's squeaking a bit. It's not bad, and it's only over dips under moderate to fast speed (or lower speeds with a full tank of gas + passenger).

Anyone else hear this with their 19" setup? Lug studs were torqued to 88ftlbs and were rechecked after 100 miles.

Tag · 10-17-2007, 12:35 AM

I've got the same setup but with Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires. No rubbing whatsoever. Check on the TireRack website; the PS2's may be a slightly wider tire. I would also check the lip to see if there are any rubber marks.

Nexus-6 · 10-17-2007, 10:21 PM

Quick update on my squeaking...

I installed Bavauto locking lug studs at each corner when I installed the new wheels.

Yesterday, I loosened all of the studs to start from fresh and noticed that the locking studs required much more grunt to loosen than the stock studs, even though they were torqued down at the same force as the stock studs back when everything was installed.

The little key tool they require on the locking studs must mess with the torque values a bit, allowing much more force when snugging them before you hit your torque target.

So, I loosened everything up, snugged back down and re-torqued (star pattern) to 87 ftlbs on the stock studs and 84 ftlbs on the locking studs and so far so good - not certain if that had anything to do with it, or perhaps I had a wheel just off slightly the first time when I snugged everything down.

Zero rubbing for what it's worth - placed a little white grease on the underside of the upper fender lip in the rear and zero contact with the tires so that's nice to rule out.

Toyo · 10-18-2007, 05:25 PM

I am on my second set off generals and love them!!!

Steves1stBMW · 10-20-2007, 03:17 AM

Hello RiXst3r and everyone,
I'm a real amateur when it comes to fixing up cars, so please forgive me if I ask a stupid question.
I'm getting my 335i coupe in couple of weeks, and want to get some 19" rims. However, I do not want to mess with the original sport suspension. Do you think the car would look ugly if I do not drop it? I don't want to spend several thousands to make my car look like a 4x4. I want to it to look nice and done right. Thanks in advance for your help. Steve

Fubarsky · 10-20-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steves1stBMW

Hello RiXst3r and everyone,
I'm a real amateur when it comes to fixing up cars, so please forgive me if I ask a stupid question.
I'm getting my 335i coupe in couple of weeks, and want to get some 19" rims. However, I do not want to mess with the original sport suspension. Do you think the car would look ugly if I do not drop it? I don't want to spend several thousands to make my car look like a 4x4. I want to it to look nice and done right. Thanks in advance for your help. Steve

Steve pic attached of 19" with no drop. That said I am installing KWV2's shortly. I am only going to drop about 3/4". I think it looks good without any drop but each to their own. FYI Good luck.

RiXst3r · 10-20-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Steves1stBMW

Hello RiXst3r and everyone,
I'm a real amateur when it comes to fixing up cars, so please forgive me if I ask a stupid question.
I'm getting my 335i coupe in couple of weeks, and want to get some 19" rims. However, I do not want to mess with the original sport suspension. Do you think the car would look ugly if I do not drop it? I don't want to spend several thousands to make my car look like a 4x4. I want to it to look nice and done right. Thanks in advance for your help. Steve

My car does not have a drop, and it looks very agressive still. If you get the front oem aero lip, it makes the front of the car look a few inches lower.

RiXst3r · 10-20-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_TT

Any updates with this tire and wheel combo? miles on them? noise?

I have 2500 miles on them now... noise is still better than stock. Everything is still in balance and running great. Its rare to go a day that someone doesnt give me a thumbs up, or comment on the car. I get a lot of people asking what series it is... probably because i am debaged.

Ron@Modbargains · 10-20-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubarsky

Steve pic attached of 19" with no drop. That said I am installing KWV2's shortly. I am only going to drop about 3/4". I think it looks good without any drop but each to their own. FYI Good luck.

give us a call when you are ready to get the KWV2's we've got them back in-stock!

Great update Rixster(you car in that angle looks like its on an H&R drop so nice on stock sport)!

slant83 · 02-10-2008, 10:53 AM

What do you do for a spare? (mobility kit or "donut")

Ron@Modbargains · 02-10-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by slant83

What do you do for a spare? (mobility kit or "donut")

The mobility kit is like $250 isnt it? I've heard it used often. Be interesting to get a poll on what people keep for their spares.

09-17-2007, 03:10 PM	#91
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Thanks Mike. Still makes me wary. I wish they would come in ET33 or even 35. I have a Murphys law Guardian Angel. I would be in the 15% I am sure of it!
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Tag this is the way 18149 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Got the M6 reps on Friday and mounted them on Saturday. They look amazing !!! My car handles so much better now and the ride I think is smoother even though I went up an inch in wheel size. It even feels more stable going straight. Don't know why but the run-flats would drift slightly when driving on the express way. Run-flats just suck! I will post some pics when I get a chance.
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10-01-2007, 11:53 PM	#94
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10-02-2007, 11:18 AM	#95
Fubarsky Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	If you are talking about the M6 reps with the General tires, my opinion after about 2000 miles is they look great and handle well. Road noise is bit more than the RFT's. The Non RFT Generals definetly don't track as badly as the factory RFT's when you get on high crown grooves. Overall I don't think they handle as well as the 18"'s when you get serious about some corners. I am hanging onto my 189 18" sport wheels in case I get serious about tracking. I am happy with them for sure but they are not for the serious road racer. After I install my KW V2's I may change my mind but I think overall you can expect better performance from the 18's. __________________ Fubarsky
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10-02-2007, 11:20 AM	#96
BMW_TT Colonel 224 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	I was just wondering how they would be for everyday driving around a number of miles. It seems like a winner to me.
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10-02-2007, 12:28 PM	#97
Fubarsky Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I would say NP go for it, they do look hot and are good for everyday driving. __________________ Fubarsky
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10-02-2007, 12:30 PM	#98
Tag this is the way 18149 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I'm running my M6 wheels with Eagle F1 GS-D3. They are amazing! They out handle the the OEM run-flats, feel more stable at high speeds, have a softer ride and are quieter. Got a chance to get them wet too for the first time yesterday. They are the best summer tires I've ever driven in the rain. In other words, they kick ass.
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10-04-2007, 04:28 PM	#99
Mike@ModBargains 40 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (1)	You can't go wrong with the Generals or the Goodyears. We sell a lot more generals because of the price point and they have great dry, wet, and even light snow traction. They also are one of the lightest tires on the market and have extremely long tread life.
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10-12-2007, 05:09 PM	#100
Nexus-6 Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: '07 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever there is hockey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Wondering if anyone else has the same squeak I do... I ordered and installed the exact same setup as Rix a few weeks ago - the only difference being Pilot Sport PS2s instead of Generals. Same 19" size and offsets (35f / 33r). Look is amazing, fit seems perfect with no rubbing. Over the last week, I've noticed a quick squeak under full compression from the drivers side rear (over large bumps or fast dips). I thought it may be rubbing, but there are no marks inboard or outboard...it sounds more like a suspension bushing squeak. I'm guessing that perhaps the wider track due to the offset changes the geometry enough to add a little stress to some bushing back there and under full compression it's squeaking a bit. It's not bad, and it's only over dips under moderate to fast speed (or lower speeds with a full tank of gas + passenger). Anyone else hear this with their 19" setup? Lug studs were torqued to 88ftlbs and were rechecked after 100 miles.
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10-17-2007, 12:35 AM	#101
Tag this is the way 18149 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I've got the same setup but with Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires. No rubbing whatsoever. Check on the TireRack website; the PS2's may be a slightly wider tire. I would also check the lip to see if there are any rubber marks.
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10-17-2007, 10:21 PM	#102
Nexus-6 Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: '07 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever there is hockey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Quick update on my squeaking... I installed Bavauto locking lug studs at each corner when I installed the new wheels. Yesterday, I loosened all of the studs to start from fresh and noticed that the locking studs required much more grunt to loosen than the stock studs, even though they were torqued down at the same force as the stock studs back when everything was installed. The little key tool they require on the locking studs must mess with the torque values a bit, allowing much more force when snugging them before you hit your torque target. So, I loosened everything up, snugged back down and re-torqued (star pattern) to 87 ftlbs on the stock studs and 84 ftlbs on the locking studs and so far so good - not certain if that had anything to do with it, or perhaps I had a wheel just off slightly the first time when I snugged everything down. Zero rubbing for what it's worth - placed a little white grease on the underside of the upper fender lip in the rear and zero contact with the tires so that's nice to rule out.
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10-18-2007, 05:25 PM	#103
Toyo Major 17 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335d Titanium Silver LCI E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville GA iTrader: (0)	I am on my second set off generals and love them!!!
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10-20-2007, 03:17 AM	#104
Steves1stBMW New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 335 Cp, blk/blk, sport, premiu Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA. iTrader: (0)	Hello RiXst3r and everyone, I'm a real amateur when it comes to fixing up cars, so please forgive me if I ask a stupid question. I'm getting my 335i coupe in couple of weeks, and want to get some 19" rims. However, I do not want to mess with the original sport suspension. Do you think the car would look ugly if I do not drop it? I don't want to spend several thousands to make my car look like a 4x4. I want to it to look nice and done right. Thanks in advance for your help. Steve
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02-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#109
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