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      03-21-2014, 08:03 PM   #11
saurabh_turingMS
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Drives: 1M AW (F10 520D MSport - gone)
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sydney

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I've just put a set of 20" forged wheels with nonRFT, no issues. It's my 4th Bimmer with RFT that I've changed to nonRFT.
It's the first time I've had forged rims on the car. They are way lighter than factory (& stronger), which makes the car feel more nimble, improve steering feel, and feels quicker.
As for tyres, it's personal preference really. I tend to stick Michelin, Pirelli , Bridgestone, or Conti - as they tend to maintain the BMW steering feel. IMO Conti Extreme DW are hands down the best value (tireRack.com), I have them on rear axle and they offer fantastic grip. Pirelli Pzero (black or silver) have a really nice ride, I had PZB on my E60 and they made the ride more plush with good grip.
Hey mate - what wheels did you get (any pix)? also who did you get them from & also where do you usually go for your tyres? I usually find Tempe Tyres are the best price-wise (also they seem to be the only guys in Sydney who import the Michelin PSSs that fit my car - or would fit if I were running them which is my intention once the RFTs wear out).
I import BC Forged wheels, there are pics on our main site turingms.com. Brushed a black with polished rim, it suited the sporty-classy look for F10 Msport.
I sold the F10 but ran those wheels with Conti Sport 5P for a couple weeks on my 1M. I'm not using the wheels so would be willing to sell at a reasonable price.
I really liked the Conti 5P, good grip balanced with better ride comfort and lower noise compared to the PS2 on the 1M. I was pleasantly surprised by the, as I normally pref Michelin over, Pirelli or Conti (in that order).
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