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04-28-2007, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by robertindc' post='418956' date='Apr 28 2007, 05:18 PM
When I first saw the photos of the 550i sport wheels, I thought UGH. But I had my first sighting of a new 550i last week (space gray/black int.) and the wheels were stunning! The whole car was stunning, but the wheels looked unique and very expensive. Don't judge them till you see them in person.
I just don't like the insect leg look
04-28-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='418963' date='Apr 28 2007, 06:29 PM
I just don't like the insect leg look
HAHAHAHAH thats a good way to put it. I cant think of a good way to describe the ugly-ness of them. "Insect Leg Look"
04-29-2007, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by robertindc' post='418956' date='Apr 28 2007, 07:18 PM
When I first saw the photos of the 550i sport wheels, I thought UGH. But I had my first sighting of a new 550i last week (space gray/black int.) and the wheels were stunning! The whole car was stunning, but the wheels looked unique and very expensive. Don't judge them till you see them in person.
04-29-2007, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigdog' post='419042' date='Apr 29 2007, 09:04 AM
I agree with this statement. I am not real fond of them in photos. I was able to look very closely at a carbon black 550i recently. The wheels look really nice on the car. Pictures just don't do some things justice.
Man it's insane that people prefer the 166 to the 172s !
I hate those M5 wheels ,they remind me too much of the 18" MV2s and the majority of people who I know prefer the 172s.
The 172s look more cutting edge in my opinion. I agree that in photos the 172s look worse, but in real life they kill those M5 wheels.
I don't know ,perhaps it's a cultural thing? Here in the UK no-one buys White coloured cars as they look horrible and cheap especially on a prestige car. But they're everywhere in the US.
Maybe there's a cultural difference in taste for wheels aswell.
04-29-2007, 05:26 AM
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Now which looks better - #1 or #2? I just feel the 166s more. I think it looks classier but also super cool. Also, when the car is in motion the concave wheels gives off a nice effect. When I first saw the e60 M5, it literally took my breath away, I love the look of that car and wanted one immediately. I drove an M5 with 12k miles but the SMG was a piece of crap. So I went with a 08 550i sport, and the with the 166s WOW! When I saw the 172s in person I liked them, thought they were a cool wheel in and of itself, but seemed a little out of place on a 70k car. #2 all the way
04-29-2007, 08:02 AM
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Very well put. They are nice wheels but out of place on the 550
04-29-2007, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='419123' date='Apr 29 2007, 04:02 PM
Very well put. They are nice wheels but out of place on the 550
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04-29-2007, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by whay' post='419093' date='Apr 29 2007, 06:26 AM
Now which looks better - #1 or #2? I just feel the 166s more. I think it looks classier but also super cool. Also, when the car is in motion the concave wheels gives off a nice effect. When I first saw the e60 M5, it literally took my breath away, I love the look of that car and wanted one immediately. I drove an M5 with 12k miles but the SMG was a piece of crap. So I went with a 08 550i sport, and the with the 166s WOW! When I saw the 172s in person I liked them, thought they were a cool wheel in and of itself, but seemed a little out of place on a 70k car. #2 all the way
I like #2... maybe because of the concave look is whats making me like them more... I dunno... forget it. I'm going to go put some #134s on my car soon.
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04-29-2007, 03:57 PM
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wow... if anyone in so-cal are getting replacing their 172 w/something else, please let me know if you want to sell the 172 w/tires. definitely like the 172 looks... to each his own...