166 wheels are stunning DDG but I got 172
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='424912' date='May 15 2007, 10:28 PM
Haha thanks... about time eh? 
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='424570' date='May 15 2007, 07:40 AM
These are original OEM 172, from an owner who swap them out for guess which? The 166.
As for cleaning, I can see it being a bit tricky and definitely more work than the 124.
I ususally hose them down twice in between an application of wheel cleaner, then hand dry with rags.Takes about half an hour to do all four.
As for cleaning, I can see it being a bit tricky and definitely more work than the 124.
I ususally hose them down twice in between an application of wheel cleaner, then hand dry with rags.Takes about half an hour to do all four.
Great choice - love the 172's
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Hi, Im new to the Forum, I have owned an 04 M3 Convertible for the last 4.5 years, but I have a 2008 535i on order, loaded with everything on it, and I told the dealership I want to put 19's on it when it arrives, I am torn between M6 wheels or the wheels above '172' the stock 550i sport wheels, both hot wheels. I ordered Ti Silver. Car will be here in July.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by My08535i' post='424928' date='May 15 2007, 11:55 PM
Hi, Im new to the Forum, I have owned an 04 M3 Convertible for the last 4.5 years, but I have a 2008 535i on order, loaded with everything on it, and I told the dealership I want to put 19's on it when it arrives, I am torn between M6 wheels or the wheels above '172' the stock 550i sport wheels, both hot wheels. I ordered Ti Silver. Car will be here in July.
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172, because the angular look is 3 dimentional which creates an incredible view while the car is in motion.
a silvery 'hole' like a tornado when the 172 passes you on the highway, nice.
i like it.
a silvery 'hole' like a tornado when the 172 passes you on the highway, nice.
i like it.
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the 167 M6 wheels, are too open. if your brake calipers are not upgraded to larger more beefy ones preferably coloured, the gap is too wide. this opening with skinny brakes does not compliment the car.
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='424497' date='May 15 2007, 08:03 AM
I am upgrading to 19" and was set to get the 166 M5 wheels, they were out of this world good looking and DropDeadGorgeous on the E60. Yet I ended up getting the 172 M wheels instead.
I see the 166 commonly everywhere, there are too many replicas around which took away its novelty, every other bimmer here in Toronto has them as winter spares.
The 172 are far less common and when I saw them up close, they aggressively smile at me. I am really pleased with my decision, especially when viewing from a low angle on the highway, the hollow centre spinning looks HOT its unreal!
I am really excited to share this new toy, I hope to see more 172 owners here on e60.
Got the Continental sport contact 2 to start and hopefully to replace with PS2 next summer.
245/35/19
275/30/19
staggered looks perfect to me, love the stance.
I see the 166 commonly everywhere, there are too many replicas around which took away its novelty, every other bimmer here in Toronto has them as winter spares.
The 172 are far less common and when I saw them up close, they aggressively smile at me. I am really pleased with my decision, especially when viewing from a low angle on the highway, the hollow centre spinning looks HOT its unreal!
I am really excited to share this new toy, I hope to see more 172 owners here on e60.
Got the Continental sport contact 2 to start and hopefully to replace with PS2 next summer.
245/35/19
275/30/19
staggered looks perfect to me, love the stance.
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Originally Posted by pmmeke' post='425153' date='May 16 2007, 12:05 PM
good choice, i got them to, check my sign
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