New 19" rims-pics- before and after shots
09-16-2009, 11:05 PM
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The thing is.... 99.908799% of the members on this forum aren't into that.. if you like em thats good 
09-17-2009, 11:03 AM
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Thankyou all for those comments. I like the honesty in all your replies. I enjoyed reading all of the comments.
Despite the majority opinion, these wheels grow on me by the day...and I am delighted with my purchase.
I also have attached BMW centre decals...(I know this may sicken/irritate some of you LOL !!!!!)....which enhances thier appeal in my opinion.
They remind me of the old turbine alloys you could buy for the e39, e38 and e65 as an option.
They also look similar to the wheels due to come out for new 7 series active hybrid due in 2010. See pics.
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Despite the majority opinion, these wheels grow on me by the day...and I am delighted with my purchase.
I also have attached BMW centre decals...(I know this may sicken/irritate some of you LOL !!!!!)....which enhances thier appeal in my opinion.
They remind me of the old turbine alloys you could buy for the e39, e38 and e65 as an option.
They also look similar to the wheels due to come out for new 7 series active hybrid due in 2010. See pics.
Regards
Kaz
09-17-2009, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='1007547' date='Sep 15 2009, 03:43 AM
+2 its your car your money and your taste if you dig it thats what matters most
09-17-2009, 11:16 AM
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Just remember Kaz, your car +your $$ = your decision. It may not suit most of our tastes, but if it suits yours it's all that matters. At the end of the day it's YOU that needs to be happy with how your car looks. As I tell all my passengers: "Wanna be comfortable - make a payment, until then my car is for my comfort only" 
09-17-2009, 12:47 PM
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hihi my first post Um...Regarding those wheels, they are ok. I would rate it 4.5/10. Its not my type, but if it suits you, and you like it, that more important than anything else or the comments above. The bimmer looks beautiful keep it up
Um...Regarding those wheels, they are ok. I would rate it 4.5/10. Its not my type, but if it suits you, and you like it, that more important than anything else or the comments above. The bimmer looks beautiful keep it up
09-17-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by khoratfarooq' post='1007521' date='Sep 14 2009, 07:12 PM
Hi all
I decided to finally commit to 19" rim and purchased these new Hanes alloys with tyres yesterday. I wanted something totally different and went for non-OEM BMW wheels.
After much research, I liked this design as I think it suits my 525d SE model in Black quite well. But I appreciate it may not be to everyones taste.
What do you all honestly think? The car gets noticed when I drive around town...but is it for the right reasons? I wanted wheels that were less bling so as to not attract too much attention.
I suppose what really matters is that I am very happy with them. Opinions please....good, bad or otherwise!
BEFORE on 18"s
Attachment 90082
19"s in the shop
Attachment 90078
19"s on the car
Attachment 90079
Attachment 90080
Well, it looks better then those 18's but still need a change, you should into buying me rims.
19" close up
Attachment 90081
Thanks
Kaz
I decided to finally commit to 19" rim and purchased these new Hanes alloys with tyres yesterday. I wanted something totally different and went for non-OEM BMW wheels.
After much research, I liked this design as I think it suits my 525d SE model in Black quite well. But I appreciate it may not be to everyones taste.
What do you all honestly think? The car gets noticed when I drive around town...but is it for the right reasons? I wanted wheels that were less bling so as to not attract too much attention.
I suppose what really matters is that I am very happy with them. Opinions please....good, bad or otherwise!
BEFORE on 18"s
Attachment 90082
19"s in the shop
Attachment 90078
19"s on the car
Attachment 90079
Attachment 90080
Well, it looks better then those 18's but still need a change, you should into buying me rims.
19" close up
Attachment 90081
Thanks
Kaz
09-17-2009, 01:43 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i, Alpine white, M-Tech Kit, 20" Asanti af-128 rims, Roof painted Black.
NOT MY STYLE, I WILL NEVER PUT THESE RIMS ON ANY CAR, BUT IF YOU LIKE THEM THUMBS UP TO YOU 5 STARS. CONGRATS ON YOU NEW RIMS
09-17-2009, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pgetsch' post='1007884' date='Sep 14 2009, 11:43 PM
hahahaha, im sure this wasnt the reaction you were hoping for... 
wait until the chrome haters notice the handles and the front grills
seriously, its not typical bmw style but im sure you like them which is all that matters
wait until the chrome haters notice the handles and the front grills
seriously, its not typical bmw style but im sure you like them which is all that matters
OMG... I just noticed that....
