Just bought 166 rims
09-22-2007, 09:18 PM
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sup everyone. I just picked up some OEM 166 rims and have a few questions. Do i need special lug nuts to install them or can i use the stock ones from my 525 rims? Do i need an alinement after i put them on? Do i need spacers and what brand? Thanks for the responses in advance.
09-22-2007, 09:22 PM
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Do i need special lug nuts to install them or can i use the stock ones from my 525 rims? Stock will do
Do i need an alinement after i put them on? Yes probably
Do i need spacers and what brand? Not needed, some ppl put 12mm/15mm spacers in rear just for looks
Do i need an alinement after i put them on? Yes probably
Do i need spacers and what brand? Not needed, some ppl put 12mm/15mm spacers in rear just for looks
09-22-2007, 10:15 PM
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the reason for putting on 12mm spacers in the rear is to push out the wheel since the offset without the spacers is ET 28. using 12mm spacers will have the rear wheels sit flushed with the rear fenders. as coolguy said, all for cosmetic looks. most people with spacers have H&R.
09-22-2007, 11:22 PM
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The very same reason we buy Mtech kits, 19"or 20-22" DUBs- Aesthetic appeal or simply cosmetics. A pair of 12mm spacers and sets of long bolts won't cost a grand. I might get 'em (again 
, sold original to VT)
, sold original to VT)
09-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='473273' date='Sep 23 2007, 01:43 AM
only buy spacers if you have the set with offset 28 and NOT offset 17...
Are you saying 166's come in different sizes? What is an "offset"?
(Sorry if this is a stupid question... I really don't know.)
09-23-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='473276' date='Sep 23 2007, 12:22 AM
The very same reason we buy Mtech kits, 19"or 20-22" DUBs- Aesthetic appeal or simply cosmetics. A pair of 12mm spacers and sets of long bolts won't cost a grand. I might get 'em (again , sold original to VT)
, sold original to VT)I have 08 528 and i'm thinking of getting the same wheels. Did you have to drop the car?
09-23-2007, 11:58 AM
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An alignment is not required when changing wheels. It's mandatory if dropping the suspension.
09-23-2007, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bammir' post='473338' date='Sep 23 2007, 11:38 AM
I have 08 528 and i'm thinking of getting the same wheels. Did you have to drop the car?
09-23-2007, 03:10 PM
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thanks for all the info everyone. im going to buy my new tires this week and put them on my e60. ill post pics as soon as possible.