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Old 06-12-2009, 01:34 PM
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just thought i'd share my excitement with everyone. : )

i was lucky to recently get brand new OEM M166's with michelin PS tires.. for free! Kip, thank you so much for that.

here are few pictures i made today:
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Old 06-12-2009, 01:35 PM
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Free?


Looks good!
Old 06-12-2009, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='909680' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:35 PM
Free?


Looks good!
yes. i got lucky. i just swapped my 124's for these. the guy had too return the car to the dealer and needed original wheels
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FREE --- you must live a charmed life!
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Wow, you lucked out by just doing a trade for your 124's. Great look.
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Can't go wrong with the 166's. Great deal!
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honestly believe this is the best wheel for our e60's.
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='909703
honestly believe this is the best wheel for our e60's.
i know. i was actually looking to buy them anyway. my favorite wheels for e60, i like OEM
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ohhhh, that's nice! I like it, I like it a lot!


Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='909707' date='Jun 12 2009, 02:51 PM
honestly believe this is the best wheel for our e60's.

Agreed.
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are they 19 or 20?


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