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      12-12-2021, 03:58 PM   #1
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Super speed flow Bronze on my San Marino blue

I bought the Michelin Alpin 5 snow tires from Cotsco for around $1150 after discount, and the wheels themselves weren't too bad. All in maybe $2800 with TPMS.

What do you guys think of the bronze finish? I was hoping it would pop a bit more, but I like it better than the black, and they didn't have gunmetal in this size.

I bought the FlowForm RF05RR wheels through a third party vender called "Wheel Whiz" or "Wheel Supreme" (they have both Canadian and USA divisions I think), and their customer service was excellent after they had initially shipped the wrong color, they shipped the correct ones at their expense.

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I bought the Michelin Alpin 5 snow tires from Cotsco for around $1150 after discount, and the wheels themselves weren't too bad. All in maybe $2800 with TPMS.

What do you guys think of the bronze finish? I was hoping it would pop a bit more, but I like it better than the black, and they didn't have gunmetal in this size.

I bought the FlowForm RF05RR wheels through a third party vender called "Wheel Whiz" or "Wheel Supreme" (they have both Canadian and USA divisions I think), and their customer service was excellent after they had initially shipped the wrong color, they shipped the correct ones at their expense.

https://www.super-speed.ca/flowform-rf05rr
Wheew, those wheel weights look close to the calipers on the front. Hopefully, it's just the photo.
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I really like the bronze on blue. Did you go with 19/20 or all 19? Square setup?
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Wheew, those wheel weights look close to the calipers on the front. Hopefully, it's just the photo.
I didn't notice that, will have to take a closer look -thanks! The tire guys at Costco didn't mention anything, but they are so busy I doubt they are paying attention.

I know at least one other forum member was running these.
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I really like the bronze on blue. Did you go with 19/20 or all 19? Square setup?
I went with 19 all around since it's a winter setup. I don't think they had 20's available, at least in the bronze.
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W/out ceramics you should be fine.
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W/out ceramics you should be fine.
That's good to hear.

From what I've read 1-3mm is the recommended distance, which sounds tiny to me. I will have to double check it in the daytime.
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I recommand you to put wheel spacer around.
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Wheew, those wheel weights look close to the calipers on the front. Hopefully, it's just the photo.
It seems like it's just the picture. I can get the tip of my index finger between the caliper and rim, so it's a decent gap.
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I like bronze over (gloss or satin) black. I agree, it doesn't 'pop' as much as an M2 CS, M5 CS, or M4 GTS rim but hey -- it's winter. At least they'll be fairly easy to clean. If you have reason to dismount/remount tires on those rims, however, try using black wheel weights next time (plethora of sources on Amazon or eBay). They blend right in ...
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I like bronze over (gloss or satin) black. I agree, it doesn't 'pop' as much as an M2 CS, M5 CS, or M4 GTS rim but hey -- it's winter. At least they'll be fairly easy to clean. If you have reason to dismount/remount tires on those rims, however, try using black wheel weights next time (plethora of sources on Amazon or eBay). They blend right in ...
I never knew to even look for those, thanks. Now I can't "unsee them". This board definitely drives the OCD in me.

I wonder if the guys at costco would look at me funny if I insist on black wheel weights.
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I never knew to even look for those, thanks. Now I can't "unsee them". This board definitely drives the OCD in me.

I wonder if the guys at costco would look at me funny if I insist on black wheel weights.
The service manager at my dealer was puzzled at my request, till I told him the black wheel weights were in the trunk. At least the tech knew to align the Roundel hub cap with the tiny '///M' emblem on each rim. (Another detail you can't unsee, once you know to look. You can thank me later.)

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The service manager at my dealer was puzzled at my request, till I told him the black wheel weights were in the trunk. At least the tech knew to align the Roundel hub cap with the tiny '///M' emblem on each rim. (Another detail you can't unsee, once you know to look. You can thank me later.)

Yeah, you're definitely exacerbating my pathology.
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Sadly those bronze wheels are too dark in order for them to really pop. The wheel design is nice however. I have the same problem with my BC Forged bronze. I am not happy with the dull bronze and will either have them powder coated or replace them.
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