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14 April 2006, 08:41 AM

Today was the day I rid myself of the ugly wheels that came with my 540. I have never liked the original wheels, but have lived with them for a few years. New wheels came over the winter, and today new tires as well.

Here is what was on the car:

They were 16 inch wheels, and 225 wide tires. I opted for the Michelin Pilot PS2's for the new wheels. 235/45 R17's on the front, and 255/40 R17's on the rear. They look much better, and they stick like glue! I was amazed at how well these hold the road under hard cornering.

Sweet......I had quite a grin on my face on the drive home this afternoon.

There was a problem with the offset on the rear tires, so they had to add a spacer, and then the new bolts were too short. So I had to scramble to find new bolts at the local performance parts dealer, since they put another customers bolts on my car for the weekend. LOL!

So back to the tire shop next week, and then I'm all done. I have to say the car rides great! Thanks for looking.

Launch Mini · 14 April 2006, 08:47 AM

Looks good. I am always amazed at how changing the rubber can add so much to the cars handling.
Enjoy.
I much prefer the 5 spoke wheels

dman · 14 April 2006, 01:20 PM

I like them alot Al!!

mailman · 14 April 2006, 01:33 PM

The wheels look great Al

It's amazing what a good set of rubber can do for a vehicle

JJ Irani · 14 April 2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

The wheels look great Al

It's amazing what a good set of rubber can do for a vehicle

And we all know what a good rubber can do for you, you oversized tosser!!

Nice wheels, Al....very sexy!!

mailman · 14 April 2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And we all know what a good rubber can do for you, you oversized tosser!!

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padi56 · 14 April 2006, 06:36 PM

Very nice set of wheels Al,and far more easy to keep clean.The Michelin's are a great tyre,quite running and plenty of grip.

16 April 2006, 03:01 AM

Al, those wheels transform the car's looks. With the old wheels, its a great car but kinda pedestrian looking. The new wheels make it look waaaaaaaaaay better. I love it!

Glad the boots work nicely too.

Prince · 16 April 2006, 03:06 AM

AFAIC, you can't beat Michelins. I have Pilots on my PT Cruiser GT Turbo, after the OEM tires didn't even last 2 years.

Rockrolex · 16 April 2006, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

AFAIC, you can't beat Michelins. I have Pilots on my PT Cruiser GT Turbo, after the OEM tires didn't even last 2 years.

I use run-flats on my SC430 (mainly because there's no spare and no where to store one. I'm lucky to get 16K miles out of them. Fortunately I don't drive more than 8K miles a year, but that means I'm shelling out US$1600 every two years for those suckers.

Prince · 16 April 2006, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I use run-flats on my SC430 (mainly because there's no spare and no where to store one. I'm lucky to get 16K miles out of them. Fortunately I don't drive more than 8K miles a year, but that means I'm shelling out US$1600 every two years for those suckers.

So far, the Pilots have worn much better than the OEM Goodyears. They were total crap! The Michelins are more responsive, and I just LIKE them. I have always had Michelins on my previous cars (sports or otherwise), and have always been happy with them.

We shall see...

14 April 2006, 08:41 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	They stick like glue!! Today was the day I rid myself of the ugly wheels that came with my 540. I have never liked the original wheels, but have lived with them for a few years. New wheels came over the winter, and today new tires as well. Here is what was on the car: They were 16 inch wheels, and 225 wide tires. I opted for the Michelin Pilot PS2's for the new wheels. 235/45 R17's on the front, and 255/40 R17's on the rear. They look much better, and they stick like glue! I was amazed at how well these hold the road under hard cornering. Sweet......I had quite a grin on my face on the drive home this afternoon. There was a problem with the offset on the rear tires, so they had to add a spacer, and then the new bolts were too short. So I had to scramble to find new bolts at the local performance parts dealer, since they put another customers bolts on my car for the weekend. LOL! So back to the tire shop next week, and then I'm all done. I have to say the car rides great! Thanks for looking.

14 April 2006, 08:47 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Looks good. I am always amazed at how changing the rubber can add so much to the cars handling. Enjoy. I much prefer the 5 spoke wheels __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

14 April 2006, 01:20 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I like them alot Al!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

14 April 2006, 01:33 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	The wheels look great Al It's amazing what a good set of rubber can do for a vehicle __________________ JJ

14 April 2006, 06:36 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,418	Very nice set of wheels Al,and far more easy to keep clean.The Michelin's are a great tyre,quite running and plenty of grip. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 April 2006, 03:01 AM	#8
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Al, those wheels transform the car's looks. With the old wheels, its a great car but kinda pedestrian looking. The new wheels make it look waaaaaaaaaay better. I love it! Glad the boots work nicely too.

16 April 2006, 03:06 AM	#9
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	AFAIC, you can't beat Michelins. I have Pilots on my PT Cruiser GT Turbo, after the OEM tires didn't even last 2 years. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

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