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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
That picture is interesting there are two E60, the one in the background have 124 rims and then you have two V70 behind mr_djurgarden's E60. Interesting!
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it. I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it. I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
By the way mr_djurgarden are you in Sweden? There's another Volvo in front of you car?
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:42 PM
That picture is interesting there are two E60, the one in the background have 124 rims and then you have two V70 behind mr_djurgarden's E60.? Interesting!
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it.? I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it.? I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
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Originally Posted by Simple1' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:04 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:42 PM']That picture is interesting there are two E60, the one in the background have 124 rims and then you have two V70 behind mr_djurgarden's E60.? Interesting!
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it.? I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
The M5 wheels doesn't fit the regular E60 because the offset is different but some members have put it on and find no problem with it.? I do agree that the 123 looks better in real life than in the picture but the 135M on mr_djurgarden's car is the best looking 18" and the 172M I think is a better choice for the regular E60.
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[/quote]It's not that the M5 (Style 166) rims are a problem...it's when they're also used with the *stock M5 tires* (255/40-19 front and 285/35-19 rear) that they're outside of BMW's normal supported sizes on a non-M5 E60. When used with 245/35-19 front and 275/30-19 rear, it's fine.
(That said, I'm sure some people have the M5 tires as well on a non-M5, but it's outside of BMW's officially supported sizes.)
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msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:45 PM
By the way mr_djurgarden are you in Sweden? There's another Volvo in front of you car?
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Yes, and yes there is a Volvo in front of my car. Three Volvos on one pic!! Sweden...
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My Ride: 2006 E60 530 xi six speed manual/Silver gray-auburn/18inch-style123wheels/premium sound and package/HUD/PDC/sport/coldpackage/Sirius/M-aero kit/Nav/comfortseats/shades/comfort access
tires: 245 40 18 Sottozero Pirelli winters (non runflats)
2004 RX330 Lexus - crystal white - reliable, quiet, and the "beater" car for ski trips, hauling, etc.
1995 E34 540i 6 speed black/truffle interior/alpinemp3/XMradio/M5 alloys (Many tears...sold to a fellow Boston bimmer enthusiast!)
DAS -
as you know my E60 is headed stateside about the same time as yours -
I love the 124's but went with the 123 wheel and sport package - i thought these were all-season
performance tires? are you getting winter tires for the Wisconsin winter? or do you think
that the stock tires that come with 123 or 124 are sufficient with the all wheel drive?
as you know my E60 is headed stateside about the same time as yours -
I love the 124's but went with the 123 wheel and sport package - i thought these were all-season
performance tires? are you getting winter tires for the Wisconsin winter? or do you think
that the stock tires that come with 123 or 124 are sufficient with the all wheel drive?
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Originally Posted by wulff1' date='Oct 28 2005, 05:33 PM
DAS -
as you know my E60 is headed stateside about the same time as yours -
I love the 124's? but went with the 123 wheel and sport package - i thought these were all-season
performance tires?? are you getting winter tires for the Wisconsin winter?? or do you think
that the stock tires that come with 123 or 124 are sufficient with the all wheel drive?
as you know my E60 is headed stateside about the same time as yours -
I love the 124's? but went with the 123 wheel and sport package - i thought these were all-season
performance tires?? are you getting winter tires for the Wisconsin winter?? or do you think
that the stock tires that come with 123 or 124 are sufficient with the all wheel drive?
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I believe that any good tire with a reasonable tread pattern should do well with the AWD.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:40 PM
Hi,
I thought also the 18" looked a bit to small in the beginning but I changed my mind. I think the 18" looks absoultly great with the msportpackage. Check the picture out!
I thought also the 18" looked a bit to small in the beginning but I changed my mind. I think the 18" looks absoultly great with the msportpackage. Check the picture out!
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Great comments and help----you all gave me a lot to think about. mr_djurgarden, what type wheels do you have on your car? They look fantastic!
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by hoopsrob' date='Oct 29 2005, 10:04 AM
[quote name='mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:40 PM']Hi,
I thought also the 18" looked a bit to small in the beginning but I changed my mind. I think the 18" looks absoultly great with the msportpackage. Check the picture out!
I thought also the 18" looked a bit to small in the beginning but I changed my mind. I think the 18" looks absoultly great with the msportpackage. Check the picture out!
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Great comments and help----you all gave me a lot to think about. mr_djurgarden, what type wheels do you have on your car? They look fantastic!
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[/quote]His wheels is the style 135M 18"
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Does anybody esle feel this way about the 124? anytime I see them from far away I like much better than when I see them close! hence why I like the 123s much better than the 124s. In reality when I one day order my car, I'll have to get it with 172s