Winter Wheel & Tire pkg ordered and recd from TireRack

Just a 3 · 10-30-2006, 11:19 AM

Based on recommendations of the forum members, I ordered a 17in winter wheel pkg (JH3 rims/M3 DSST tires) from Gary at Tirerack; incredibly I recieved the pkg the very next day. The BMW center stickers are already stuck on the wheels so I don't need to stick them on myself (I haven't opened the whole pkg, jist 1 tire).

I will swap the wheels next weekend and keep you posted - am ready with the torque wrench/sockets/jack etc.

Thanks Gary, you are the man!

-Vinay

gos · 10-30-2006, 11:32 AM

cool

To be honest, I think the JH3s look better than most of the OEM wheels other than those new 230s. I love "simple" wheels with lots of space in them. It helped that they were so cheap too!

HeadlessChicken · 11-01-2006, 03:33 PM

How about pics of the new setup. Have you put them on yet?

in13 · 11-13-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

How about pics of the new setup. Have you put them on yet?

Where's the update?

Just a 3 · 11-13-2006, 10:36 AM

Sorry folks - the weather in NJ got much better (been in 50s and 60s) so I did not swap the wheel tire combo.

However, I do have an update; this Sat when I checked the pkg; one of the tires was at 0 pressure, so I took it to the local tire shop, filled it up and had the valve checked. Valve was ok, not leaking. I filled it to 35 lb psi and checked this morning - viola - tire lost 4 pounds down to 31 in 2 days. Called Gary who immediately called back and referred me cust serv; they have asked me to take it to a tire shop and have it dunked to check for the leak. They said if its a faulty valve stem they will reimburse the cost of replacing the stem; otherwise I would have to get back to them with the diagnosis and they would let me know what to do next. Will do this today/tomorrow and post an update.

Luckily I haven't mounted the pkg on the car yet so that tires are in original packing, brand new. Hopefully, Tire Rack will send a replacement.

dmboone25 · 11-13-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Just a 3

Sorry folks - the weather in NJ got much better (been in 50s and 60s) so I did not swap the wheel tire combo.

However, I do have an update; this Sat when I checked the pkg; one of the tires was at 0 pressure, so I took it to the local tire shop, filled it up and had the valve checked. Valve was ok, not leaking. I filled it to 35 lb psi and checked this morning - viola - tire lost 4 pounds down to 31 in 2 days. Called Gary who immediately called back and referred me cust serv; they have asked me to take it to a tire shop and have it dunked to check for the leak. They said if its a faulty valve stem they will reimburse the cost of replacing the stem; otherwise I would have to get back to them with the diagnosis and they would let me know what to do next. Will do this today/tomorrow and post an update.

Luckily I haven't mounted the pkg on the car yet so that tires are in original packing, brand new. Hopefully, Tire Rack will send a replacement.

What a hassle--yikes....

BK · 11-13-2006, 08:10 PM

I guess I'd better check and double-check my tire pressures before I mount them. Thanks for keeping us posted.

10-30-2006, 11:19 AM	#1
Just a 3 Lieutenant 81 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 335i prem sport perf pkge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Winter Wheel & Tire pkg ordered and recd from TireRack Based on recommendations of the forum members, I ordered a 17in winter wheel pkg (JH3 rims/M3 DSST tires) from Gary at Tirerack; incredibly I recieved the pkg the very next day. The BMW center stickers are already stuck on the wheels so I don't need to stick them on myself (I haven't opened the whole pkg, jist 1 tire). I will swap the wheels next weekend and keep you posted - am ready with the torque wrench/sockets/jack etc. Thanks Gary, you are the man! -Vinay
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10-30-2006, 11:32 AM	#2
gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	cool To be honest, I think the JH3s look better than most of the OEM wheels other than those new 230s. I love "simple" wheels with lots of space in them. It helped that they were so cheap too! __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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11-01-2006, 03:33 PM	#3
HeadlessChicken Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	How about pics of the new setup. Have you put them on yet?
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11-13-2006, 10:36 AM	#5
Just a 3 Lieutenant 81 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 335i prem sport perf pkge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	update Sorry folks - the weather in NJ got much better (been in 50s and 60s) so I did not swap the wheel tire combo. However, I do have an update; this Sat when I checked the pkg; one of the tires was at 0 pressure, so I took it to the local tire shop, filled it up and had the valve checked. Valve was ok, not leaking. I filled it to 35 lb psi and checked this morning - viola - tire lost 4 pounds down to 31 in 2 days. Called Gary who immediately called back and referred me cust serv; they have asked me to take it to a tire shop and have it dunked to check for the leak. They said if its a faulty valve stem they will reimburse the cost of replacing the stem; otherwise I would have to get back to them with the diagnosis and they would let me know what to do next. Will do this today/tomorrow and post an update. Luckily I haven't mounted the pkg on the car yet so that tires are in original packing, brand new. Hopefully, Tire Rack will send a replacement.
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11-13-2006, 08:10 PM	#7
BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I guess I'd better check and double-check my tire pressures before I mount them. Thanks for keeping us posted. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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