Need Help w/ 166 rims...
03-24-2009, 10:47 PM
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So here is the problem. I found some M5 166 rims for 850! well they are in great condition and running 245/35/19 up front and 265/30/19 rear. This is on an 2008 535i non sport. They bolted up fine. However, when i decided to do an op check, the car wouldnt move! after an inspection, i noticed the rim was jammed into the strut! What gives? Do i need spacers in the front?? I know of the rears using 12mm spacers, but purely cosmetic. As far as front, i never heard of them needing a spacer....ANY help please????
03-24-2009, 11:26 PM
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Are you sure they're REAL BMW M5 rims?
If they are OEM M5 166 rims, they don't need spacers nor will they rub if the tire specs are right.. Mine are 235/30/19 and 265/35/19.
If they are OEM M5 166 rims, they don't need spacers nor will they rub if the tire specs are right.. Mine are 235/30/19 and 265/35/19.
03-25-2009, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='826059' date='Mar 25 2009, 02:26 AM
Are you sure they're REAL BMW M5 rims?
If they are OEM M5 166 rims, they don't need spacers nor will they rub if the tire specs are right.. Mine are 235/30/19 and 265/35/19.
If they are OEM M5 166 rims, they don't need spacers nor will they rub if the tire specs are right.. Mine are 235/30/19 and 265/35/19.
03-25-2009, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dp2008' post='826311' date='Mar 25 2009, 12:12 PM
yes as far as i can tell...
03-25-2009, 09:12 AM
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Correction, its running a 235/35/19 up front...and for 300 bucks?? LOL ill switch back to the stocks if i cant make them work. Any ideas??
Correction, its running a 235/35/19 up front...and for 300 bucks?? LOL ill switch back to the stocks if i cant make them work. Any ideas??
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+1 sounds like a screw job. That's gotta suck.
Bona-fide 166s should fit like gloves.
Bona-fide 166s should fit like gloves.
03-25-2009, 09:31 AM
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This will not help your problem by any means, but there is one thing I've learned quickly concerning wheels in this forum is that 1) confirm your offset requirements 2) If the deal is too good to be true, it probably is. 3) run it past a shop like trinity to confirm.
I hope you find resolution to your problem quickly man. I just had to unload a sweet set of 124's cause the offset was for RWD E60!
I hope you find resolution to your problem quickly man. I just had to unload a sweet set of 124's cause the offset was for RWD E60!
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='826414' date='Mar 25 2009, 01:31 PM
This will not help your problem by any means, but there is one thing I've learned quickly concerning wheels in this forum is that 1) confirm your offset requirements 2) If the deal is too good to be true, it probably is. 3) run it past a shop like trinity to confirm.
I hope you find resolution to your problem quickly man. I just had to unload a sweet set of 124's cause the offset was for RWD E60!
I hope you find resolution to your problem quickly man. I just had to unload a sweet set of 124's cause the offset was for RWD E60!
Damn.. I'd have picked em up if the price was right. I can use a spare set for when these crack, plus I have some minor roadrash on one (bought it that way)..
03-25-2009, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dp2008' post='826378' date='Mar 25 2009, 12:12 PM
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Correction, its running a 235/35/19 up front...and for 300 bucks?? LOL ill switch back to the stocks if i cant make them work. Any ideas??
Correction, its running a 235/35/19 up front...and for 300 bucks?? LOL ill switch back to the stocks if i cant make them work. Any ideas??