172's or 166's.
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Dubai- UAE
My Ride: BMW 550i 2007 M-Kit installed- 367 BHP Sapphire black, comfort seats, comfort access, HUD, Professional Nav, Logic 7.
Originally Posted by dsm' post='602903' date='Jun 15 2008, 09:20 AM
Hi. Which wheels look better on a silver 550i. the 172's or the 166's.
They both look great... I personally prefer the 166
Senior Members
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 0
From: Denva, CO Baby
My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='602936' date='Jun 15 2008, 12:41 AM
Ask yourself if you want a more standard, OEM 550i Sport look (172) or something different while still getting a sweet OEM rim like the 166 or 167? Maybe that will help you decide..or not. 
Id have to agree with the Dr on that one, even though the 172 looks good, as mentioned its stock 550i sport. Here in Denver you hardly ever see an M5 on the road so the 166 wheel is more rare. Again like everyone else its more about personal choice, I like the 166 for various reasons, but 167 is way sweet too.
My top 4 in order
1) 166
2) 167
3) 128
4) 172
Good luck
Members
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: West TX- Midland
My Ride: Stock '08 550i with the M5 aerodynamic OEM package
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='602965' date='Jun 15 2008, 02:46 AM
Hey Lizard...did you get those 167's yet? If so, where are the damn pics?!
Contributors
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC , Canada
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
They both look great , the 166's are a breeze to keep clean though, had em both so I'm sticking with the 166'S..................
Contributors
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
The M166 and M167 and made for the M5/M6 models with wrong ET's for the rest of the E60 model series.
The M172's have the right ET's for all other E60 models (520-550).
But I just love the M166's...
The M172's have the right ET's for all other E60 models (520-550).
But I just love the M166's...
Senior Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC, USA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Put 172s on one side and 166s on the other.
Contributors
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
From: New York
My Ride: 2008 550i Alpine white
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='603697' date='Jun 16 2008, 12:52 PM
Put 172s on one side and 166s on the other.
nce..but I am alil bias I love my 172's eventhough they are a pain to clean.
Members
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: West TX- Midland
My Ride: Stock '08 550i with the M5 aerodynamic OEM package
I had one person PM me to let me know of the approx value of the 172's with brand new rubber but curious what you think a fair price would be to both parties involved?
Senior Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC, USA
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by wlkonacloud' post='603892' date='Jun 16 2008, 06:41 PM
lol...both are a nice choice of wheels, it all comes down to personal prefere nce..but I am alil bias I love my 172's eventhough they are a pain to clean.
nce..but I am alil bias I love my 172's eventhough they are a pain to clean.