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RobPatt
08-12-2008, 06:02 PM
subject says it all.

i hear horror stories about busted rims, etc...

i have access to a good mounting machine and know the basics, have used them once or twice before...

thing i'm looking for are tips... what are the gotchas, and what are the you BETTER DO THIS... and by all means do NOT do that.... kind of stuff...

thanks, cheers.

trying out Kumho's LX Platinums.... grand touring all seasons... will replace the grand touring summer Pilot Primacy's on now.... will let you know how they feel.
Tiger
08-12-2008, 08:23 PM
What kind of machine do you have? Center post or the rim clamp... and what size wheels? 17"?
Blitzkrieg Bob
08-12-2008, 08:40 PM
Wrap the tool surface were it feeds the bead on to the rim with duct tape to prevent scratches on the rim

lube up the bead of the tire (tyre for our UK blokes)
Paul in NZ
08-12-2008, 09:25 PM
Wrap the tool surface were it feeds the bead on to the rim with duct tape to prevent scratches on the rim

lube up the bead of the tire (tyre for our UK blokes)

NON US types might be better Bob :)
How goes the M5? Cant find a deserving replacement for the 535...starting to think an E34 M5 is the only way to upgrade
Blitzkrieg Bob
08-12-2008, 09:27 PM
How goes the M5? Cant find a deserving replacement for the 535...starting to think an E34 M5 is the only way to upgrade

M5 is wonderful, get one, it would be a great upgrade.
632 Regal
08-13-2008, 01:28 AM
850 is an upgrade too

M5 is wonderful, get one, it would be a great upgrade.
e34.535i.sport
08-13-2008, 06:21 AM
850 is an upgrade too

Hey what kind of mileage do you get outta that thing?