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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Personally, I'd not be happy with anything other than BMW wheels or something that I could badge as BMW wheels, such as BBS's that take the same center cap. But individual taste is . . . up to the individual.

18" OEM BMW wheels with Pirelli tires go for about $3500 (retail). (At least that's how much they were when I looked into them recently for my X3.) You should be able to find a dealer parts department that will discount them by 10-20%.

Personally, Im not a fan of the very popular 128's. 5-spoke wheels just don't do "it" for me. I tend to prefer the more classic BBS styles, or the style 32's.

Have you seen this really helpful Gallery O' Wheels?
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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If you're going for Radenergie, take the 20". The huge lips will make the wheels look really small if you go for 19".. Gd luck
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Apr 10 2005, 09:58 PM
If you're going for Radenergie, take the 20". The huge lips will make the wheels look really small if you go for 19".. Gd luck?
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How is the ride. I have heard it that 20 is too much on e60. Where did you get yours?
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LuvE60' date='Apr 11 2005, 06:16 AM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='Apr 10 2005, 09:58 PM']If you're going for Radenergie, take the 20". The huge lips will make the wheels look really small if you go for 19".. Gd luck?
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How is the ride. I have heard it that 20 is too much on e60. Where did you get yours?

Yes, they will give you credit for your old ones. They are very fair!
Ask for Juan. He'll cut you a deal...
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by LuvE60' date='Apr 11 2005, 08:16 AM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='Apr 10 2005, 09:58 PM']If you're going for Radenergie, take the 20". The huge lips will make the wheels look really small if you go for 19".. Gd luck?
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How is the ride. I have heard it that 20 is too much on e60. Where did you get yours?
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Yup it is slightly too much actually but keep in mind that some people even go for 21" for E60. I have a slight rubbing issue though.. i'm gonna roll my fenders pretty soon. I get a pretty good deal from a bodyshop. PM me if you're interested.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Welcome aboard, Nolan222 !
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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[quote name='Iceman' date='Apr 11 2005, 02:17 PM']

Thanks Iceman!
Bye the way, this site is great, alot of good topics!
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