[jxnco]

My first choice is Continental Contisport contact 3 but I can't get it in HK. If I bust a tire I'm screwed. So I went for Michelin PS2. Most shops quoted my HK$16K+ so I decided to just get it from the US. With shipping, I still save about HK$3K.

Yeah I thought about 10" for the rears as well but I really want maximum concavity so I decided to get that extra 1/2" hehehe

[RC3]

Originally Posted by mlai

Had the 1st problem of the wider F14 wheels! The F14s recommended fitment for the BMW F10s are 20X9 and 20X10.5 vs OEM 20X8.5/20X10. As such, the outter rim disk protrudes a little more than the OEM.

Consequence is that the rims are less protected by the tyres! So I had my first scratch on a side curb today. Painful. Getting it fixed now.

May actually go and order a set of Morrs in 20X8.5 and 20X10, probably better suited for HK (or just me)

Yeah, you need fatty tires for the 10.5J. I got 255 front 285 rear already and still not fat enough. Need to go for 295 or 305 if you want the tire to protrude more than the rim.

I scratched my rims 3 times already. Twice by myself and once by the valet parking. Now getting used to how to park with these rims. Just need to stay away from curbs, as far as possible. hehe.

[mlai]

RC3, so did you get your rims fixed?

[RC3]

yap. 3 times, good as new.

[mlai]

Where did you get them fixed?

[RC3]

Where I bought my rims. you know. $400/fix. quick too, only a few hours

[mlai]

Oh man! Now my car looks really dirty ALL THE TIME!

[RC3]

The rims actually make your car more dark graphite. It used to look more black with your old rims. Or just your camera, lighting.....

[mlai]

Just my damn Galaxy S2

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by mlai

OK! I have had it. My lazy 550i! Oops. Turns out to be the wheels. The OEM 356 20" are just too heavy for this car. Turns out they weight about 15.6Kg each according to OEM specification! That's a whooping 34.4lbs!

Always wonder why the car turns a bit lazy, and also a bit lazy off the line. I know the 550i has enough power but..... wheels... hmm....


So I looked thru all the wheels. The only breyton I want will be the GTSR-M but it only fits M vehicles. So I went for the tried and trusted (by RC3) Forgestar F14. Sent and email off to Forgestar inquring about weight. Low and behold, the F14 20" for the F10 is about 24-25.5lbs! That's almost a 10lbs saving each wheel!

And I managed to locate a set locally. But only set here is in gunmetal (sorry RC3..... no choice but to follow your beautiful wheels). On my "old" PZero Heros. Boy! The 550i is a completely different car off the line! Haven't tried cornering yet as I had to rush home to pick up my daughter.

I can really tell the differences between the F14 and the 356 in terms of city driving so far:


1) Snappy off the line from stop. The lazy feeling is gone
2) Snappy acceleration!
3) Bonus: Braking is now way more responsive.

Haven't really toss the car around yet so can't really comment on the steering response. Hope to test it soon

Some Dirty pictures:

How much?
How about yr old rim 356? You trade it out?
I saw a set 356 today in the type shop! May be it is from yr car! Hehe!

[mlai]

Probably. They are going to sell at a outrageous price. But I will go aftermarket forged wheels at those prices!!!

[RC3]

Welcome BMMW.

What are you having? Need to share with us.

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by mlai

Probably. They are going to sell at a outrageous price. But I will go aftermarket forged wheels at those prices!!!

Would you introduce yr wheel shop to me?
I also interesting yr I-froged!
Would you mind tell me how much is it?

[mlai]

Originally Posted by BMMW

Would you introduce yr wheel shop to me?
I also interesting yr I-froged!
Would you mind tell me how much is it?

Think the Forgestar local dealer is the Advanshop in Hong Kong. This is my first time dealing with them. But I usually go to Wah Kee at Gloucester Road for fixing and mods.

I am not sure about I-Forged........

Oh, the forgestar F14 is around HKD20K-24K a set for the 20"...... I think best bang for the bucks. Breytons are nice, too but as heavy as OEMs.....

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by RC3

Welcome BMMW.

What are you having? Need to share with us.

same as your
totally same
with Professioal HIFI, Premium Package!

[mlai]

Originally Posted by BMMW

same as your
totally same

RC3's long lost twin

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by mlai

Think the Forgestar local dealer is the Advanshop in Hong Kong. This is my first time dealing with them. But I usually go to Wah Kee at Gloucester Road for fixing and mods.

I am not sure about I-Forged........

Oh, the forgestar F14 is around HKD20K-24K a set for the 20"...... I think best bang for the bucks. Breytons are nice, too but as heavy as OEMs.....

So worth
Only 20K-24K?! Amazing .Is it including trade un yr 356?
I saw a I-FROGED (3pieces) there , they quote me 44000!

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by mlai

RC3's long lost twin

what is long lost twin?
ah! 雙失!

[RC3]

Originally Posted by BMMW

same as your
totally same
with Professioal HIFI, Premium Package!

BMMW, we crave for photos.

Any mods? Future mods? Mod wishes?

What is premium package anyway? Please explain.

[mlai]

Originally Posted by BMMW

So worth
Only 20K-24K?! Amazing .Is it including trade un yr 356?
I saw a I-FROGED (3pieces) there , they quote me 44000!

Yes. And I don't like those styles....... 20K-24K is what you need to pay without trade-ins of any sort. They are extremely good value for the money

[mlai]

Originally Posted by RC3

BMMW, we crave for photos.

Any mods? Future mods? Mod wishes?

What is premium package anyway? Please explain.

Hey RC3! You are

But I agree! More pics the better!

[BMMW]

Originally Posted by mlai

Yes. And I don't like those styles....... 20K-24K is what you need to pay without trade-ins of any sort. They are extremely good value for the money

how much you trade out yr 356?