Compare 166's vs. 172's
07-20-2008, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelly550' post='606605' date='Jun 20 2008, 02:56 PM
The 166's are nice, but the 172's just look better.... (But I'm kind of biased, as I have 172's?!?!)
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If you have M5 mirrors, 172's look odd, because the flowing curves of the M5 mirrors do not suit the straight angles of the 172's; they do of course suit the 166's perfectly.
I think if you have non M-Tech kit, then the 172's are more forgiving on such a car, again because of the straight edges of the non M-Tech front and rear bumpers, and lack of side skirts, suit the angles of the 172 a bit better.
It's all relative though, and a question of personal preference.
07-20-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='628569' date='Jul 20 2008, 08:45 PM
It's all relative though, and a question of personal preference.
The reason why I did go for the 172's is that I don't like the idea of "whannabeM5butcannotaffordit".
Plus the 172 ET's are better for a non-M5 E60.
07-20-2008, 09:58 AM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
I still like the 166 better. I was contemplating on either one before I decided to go with 166.
07-20-2008, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='628571' date='Jul 20 2008, 12:51 PM
So it is, they both look great!
The reason why I did go for the 172's is that I don't like the idea of "whannabeM5butcannotaffordit".
Plus the 172 ET's are better for a non-M5 E60.
The reason why I did go for the 172's is that I don't like the idea of "whannabeM5butcannotaffordit".
Plus the 172 ET's are better for a non-M5 E60.
166!!!!!!!
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