[steadymoddn504]

Originally Posted by Photoman

This morning I picked up the M5 reps for my F30 from Simply Tire. I would highly recommend going in and seeing Allen. He's a pretty cool guy and really knows how to keep his customers satisfied.

Specs:
8.5 x 19 Front ET 35 with 225/40/19
9.5 x 19 Rear ET 38 with 255/35/19
Tires are Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

It's not a really aggressive setup like some others but I like it... and that's all that matters.
However I am thinking about the drop and I don't want to do just springs so will need to wait for coilover kit.

In front of Simply Tire!


Lots of clearance here... no rubbing in my future.


I LOVE these wheels!!!


Dusk shot


Once I get her washed on the weekend I'll finally take some better pics with the DSLR.
Thanks to those that helped with the wheel and tire decision... you know who you are.

sick photoman! nice job

can you provide feedback on this setup now that youve had them for a while noW? thanks

[MaestroAl]

I think they suit the car really well man Anything bigger than 19" looks wrong on this car in my opinion and the 18s just get lost. 19 is just right

[Photoman]

Originally Posted by steadymoddn504

sick photoman! nice job

can you provide feedback on this setup now that youve had them for a while noW? thanks

The car is MUCH quieter, and soaks up minor bumps better without the runflats IMO.
I have not noticed any measureable change in fuel economy either.
Traction is improved and off the line performance seems crisper than OEM.
Cornering is tighter than before too... despite the body roll. However, body roll will be addressed soon.

Note: My tire specs are the same as the OEM 19" setup despite the wider rims.

[Photoman]

Originally Posted by MaestroAl

I think they suit the car really well man Anything bigger than 19" looks wrong on this car in my opinion and the 18s just get lost. 19 is just right

Thanks. Sometimes the wheels look too small and other times they look too big to me.... but I'm old and my eyesight is fading. LOL

[steadymoddn504]

Originally Posted by Photoman

The car is MUCH quieter, and soaks up minor bumps better without the runflats IMO.
I have not noticed any measureable change in fuel economy either.
Traction is improved and off the line performance seems crisper than OEM.
Cornering is tighter than before too... despite the body roll. However, body roll will be addressed soon.

Note: My tire specs are the same as the OEM 19" setup despite the wider rims.

good stuff! thanks for the input, greatly apreciated

[Photoman]

After seeing Bananachipz's car with the opti-coat I decided to get it done.
Kevin has been handling my baby since delivery so I wanted him to do it.

Apologies for the phone quality pics.

Hard at work


Mirror-like finish


All done and looking phenomenal!

[Maz335i]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!

Your car looks AWESOME MAN mA! Great job!

Cant wait to get mine done...I LOVE Imperial Blue....