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10-20-2008 | 04:36 AM

papereyes

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Hi all

Looking to get a sport kit put on my 545, currently have the 18" with 124 style wheels.

Does anyone know if this will look out of place or whether i should upgrade to 19"
If yes which ones.

My preference is not to upgrade the wheels yet, but just want to make sure the car doesn't look completely out of whack with 18's on.

thanks

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10-20-2008 | 11:08 AM

Gene

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here's a gallery with what you described..member EBMCS03 with mtech kit on his 545i with 124's...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?autocom=ga...m&album=344

as far as wheel changes...there are a lot of choices out there OEM to aftermarket, browse the member galleries and/or parts/mods/accessories section for ideas

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10-20-2008 | 11:20 AM

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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport . Options: Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC. . Mods: Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear . Wheels: 20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)

It will still look good with the 124 18s, however 19s obviously do a better job of filling the arches.

Be warned, if you start comparing pictures of the m-sport with 18s and 19s/20s, you'll soon start thinking they look way to small!! That said, you will see for yourself in real life, the 18s will still look great with the m-sport pack.

Happy modding...

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10-20-2008 | 11:49 AM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

It'll look fine with the 18" 124s like EBMCS03's. You always can get bigger ones later, of course.

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10-20-2008 | 12:18 PM

papereyes

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As per usual you guys have come with the goods!!

thanks for the pics and advice.

will see what the garage can offer me in terms of wheels, but happy with the 124 and 18s for now....

Cheers

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