Changed 166 19" to 138 17" today - Lot of comfort & Less
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='653308' date='Aug 25 2008, 02:35 AM
I wouldn't mind going around with a big B on my frontend though.... LOL I'll even add wings to that letter as well....
Let's see.. that doesn't stand for...
Let's see.. that doesn't stand for...
I'll take a prancing horse or a charging bull!
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='653249' date='Aug 24 2008, 11:39 AM
Thank you all the great feedback! You don't such detail at any dealer lol!!
I don't know how ppl with non-M5 managing these 166 wheels, they very easy to get bent. Each Wheel is $430 from Garry + associated costs w/ mounting & balance.
One thing I am still not clear.. these Tire-sizes for 166 wheels on a non-M5, ppl w/ Sport or Non-Sport suspension still get the same tire-size right?
I don't know how ppl with non-M5 managing these 166 wheels, they very easy to get bent. Each Wheel is $430 from Garry + associated costs w/ mounting & balance.
One thing I am still not clear.. these Tire-sizes for 166 wheels on a non-M5, ppl w/ Sport or Non-Sport suspension still get the same tire-size right?
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Jeez, this thread all of sudden turned to a bashing thread smaller vs bigger wheels lol..
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
I somehow am more confident to drive through potholes with these 17", where as w/ 166 when I hit potholes I CURSE big time for NJDOT for shitty roads and fear rim might have been bent already.. LOL!!
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
I somehow am more confident to drive through potholes with these 17", where as w/ 166 when I hit potholes I CURSE big time for NJDOT for shitty roads and fear rim might have been bent already.. LOL!!
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='653357' date='Aug 25 2008, 02:21 AM
Jeez, this thread all of sudden turned to a bashing thread smaller vs bigger wheels lol..
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='653334' date='Aug 25 2008, 02:58 AM
I think you should go to 15's on your E60. That's the perfect ride and look you're going for.
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='653357' date='Aug 25 2008, 03:21 AM
Jeez, this thread all of sudden turned to a bashing thread smaller vs bigger wheels lol..
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
I somehow am more confident to drive through potholes with these 17", where as w/ 166 when I hit potholes I CURSE big time for NJDOT for shitty roads and fear rim might have been bent already.. LOL!!
I was just mentioning the differences.. I can't stand the 17" 138 look, its temporary, till I get the bent rim fixed lol..
I somehow am more confident to drive through potholes with these 17", where as w/ 166 when I hit potholes I CURSE big time for NJDOT for shitty roads and fear rim might have been bent already.. LOL!!
Don't take it seriously...
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='653362' date='Aug 25 2008, 02:25 AM
We're just joking with you... Don't take it seriously...
Don't take it seriously... (Even after getting 166s, I still plan to keep my 17" BBS for family trips though)