Wahoo! Spring has finally arrived for the Northeast US

AGS · 04-08-2013, 07:35 AM

For the Northeast, this weekend marked an important turning point for those of us driving on winter tires (pun intended). The overnight temps were consistently below the all important 40 degree mark last week and are forecasted to be above 40 degrees going forward. So this weekend I swapped the summer wheels back on, and added the "preferred" spacer set-up of 12mm front / 10mm rear. I love the more aggressive look/stance the spacers provide. Attached are a few pictures from different angles.

I also upgraded the storage of my winter wheel set. I ordered wheel hangers and wheel totes from Griot's Garage and added some foam pipe insulation from Home Depot to store/protect my winter wheels. For anyone thinking about wheel storage options the GG wheels hangers are very well made. The wheel post is welded to a large backing plate, which when combined with the included 4" mounting bolts results in a solid installation.

cmhsam · 04-08-2013, 07:59 AM

+1. Swapped mine out as well. Need to get the hangers. Thanks for the tip. Spacers look great. I get mine on Wednesday.

Car looks great as always

bobblehead · 04-08-2013, 08:33 AM

Never seen the entire set hanged on the wall like that.

They are like work of arts !!

AGS · 04-08-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

+1. Swapped mine out as well. Need to get the hangers. Thanks for the tip. Spacers look great. I get mine on Wednesday.

Car looks great as always

Thanks Sam. You'll be amazed at how such a little change can dramatically change the look of the car. Pictures don't capture the full impact; you'll be pleasantly surprised when you see it in person. Once you get them on, stand about 10 - 15 feet behind the car - the widened stance is menacing. I took a picture from the rear but didn't realize until I got to the office today that the car had cast a shadow in the picture that completely obscured the intended shot.

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Originally Posted by bobblehead

Never seen the entire set hanged on the wall like that.

They are like work of arts !!

Previously I just had them on the floor perpendicular to the wall and they took up too much space, so going flush on the wall makes a huge difference in the usability of my 3rd garage bay. I went with the "staggered" layout on the wall to avoid having two hangers in the same stud.

cmhsam · 04-08-2013, 10:23 AM

Did you lower the car at all? Seeing Barry's and your cars makes me wish I got blue...next time

AGS · 04-08-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

Did you lower the car at all? Seeing Barry's and your cars makes me wish I got blue...next time

Nope, just the spacers.

cmhsam · 04-08-2013, 12:27 PM

Doesnt seem like there is much wheel gap?

PatrickC23 · 04-08-2013, 04:39 PM

Where in NJ are you? Any chance u were on River Road last week in West New York?

AGS · 04-08-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Where in NJ are you? Any chance u were on River Road last week in West New York?

Nope, not me. I'm out in Somerset County.

sieyalater · 04-09-2013, 06:04 AM

nice car

Stuartlogan77 · 04-12-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AGS

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Where in NJ are you? Any chance u were on River Road last week in West New York?

Nope, not me. I'm out in Somerset County.

So your the other monte Carlo blue ive been seeing around bernardsville / basking ridge area.

AGS · 04-12-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuartlogan77

So your the other monte Carlo blue ive been seeing around bernardsville / basking ridge area.

That's me. Are you in Basking Ridge as well?

tico12 · 06-23-2013, 12:29 PM

Have you experienced any steering vibration with spacers on?

Looks great, like a subtle but noticeable difference. Would love to see some rear views.

AGS · 06-23-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tico12

Have you experienced any steering vibration with spacers on?

Looks great, like a subtle but noticeable difference. Would love to see some rear views.

I've got a slight vibration that only occurs around 90 to 95 mph. I'm not sure if it's attributable to the spacers or not.

I just went out and took a couple more shots for you.

tico12 · 06-23-2013, 03:23 PM

Purrfect!

Are they H&R or Macht Schnell?

AGS · 06-23-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tico12

Purrfect!

Are they H&R or Macht Schnell?

Macht Schnell.

Try to see the 12 / 10 setup in person before you buy. Sometimes I think the 12 is a little too much up front and 10 would be better.

tico12 · 06-24-2013, 11:38 AM

No way for me to see them in person. I'll have to rely on photos from the forum and the opinions of discerning drivers such as yourself

Don't want to bee too agressive so think the 10/10 setup will work best for me.

Thx much.

04-08-2013, 07:35 AM	#1
AGS Major 501 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Wahoo! Spring has finally arrived for the Northeast US For the Northeast, this weekend marked an important turning point for those of us driving on winter tires (pun intended). The overnight temps were consistently below the all important 40 degree mark last week and are forecasted to be above 40 degrees going forward. So this weekend I swapped the summer wheels back on, and added the "preferred" spacer set-up of 12mm front / 10mm rear. I love the more aggressive look/stance the spacers provide. Attached are a few pictures from different angles. I also upgraded the storage of my winter wheel set. I ordered wheel hangers and wheel totes from Griot's Garage and added some foam pipe insulation from Home Depot to store/protect my winter wheels. For anyone thinking about wheel storage options the GG wheels hangers are very well made. The wheel post is welded to a large backing plate, which when combined with the included 4" mounting bolts results in a solid installation. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
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cmhsam Major 97 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	+1. Swapped mine out as well. Need to get the hangers. Thanks for the tip. Spacers look great. I get mine on Wednesday. Car looks great as always
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Never seen the entire set hanged on the wall like that. They are like work of arts !!
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cmhsam Major 97 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Did you lower the car at all? Seeing Barry's and your cars makes me wish I got blue...next time
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cmhsam Major 97 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Doesnt seem like there is much wheel gap?
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tico12 tico12 0 Rep 70 Posts Drives: C63 AMG; awaiting 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2013 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Have you experienced any steering vibration with spacers on? Looks great, like a subtle but noticeable difference. Would love to see some rear views.
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tico12 tico12 0 Rep 70 Posts Drives: C63 AMG; awaiting 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2013 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	No way for me to see them in person. I'll have to rely on photos from the forum and the opinions of discerning drivers such as yourself Don't want to bee too agressive so think the 10/10 setup will work best for me. Thx much.
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