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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I'm narrowing down my search for replacement wheels and tires for my535. The Dinan website says that the stock 124 wheels are appox 32lb, OUCH. That plus another 32lb for the RFT is a load. By my calculations the 167's (25lb) plus non runflats (26lb) saves 13lb per corner. Based on passed experience I think the difference will be felt by the driver in a good way.

Where are the best deals on these wheels? BMWWHEELS.COM?

I know a few of you are running (OEM) 167's on your cars. Can you confirm with proper sized tires that there is no rubbing and handling is at least as good as stock? Are you getting any steering or tire wear problems from the change in offset? Any advise would be appreciated.

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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no rubbing at all unless you use the tires off of an actual M6 with those wheels. no handling problems im sure. but you actually might wear through the tires more from enjoying driving it oem quality cant be beat
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='539934' date='Mar 5 2008, 01:59 AM
no rubbing at all unless you use the tires off of an actual M6 with those wheels. no handling problems im sure. but you actually might wear through the tires more from enjoying driving it oem quality cant be beat
Do you know the weight of your 128's? They are also on my short list. Seems as though we are in a transition with E60 wheels. I really can't find aftermkt wheels that are good quality, look good and are under $1,000 a wheel it seems like. I think weight is also an issue when you upgrade and many wheels are over 30lb like the 124's I already have. Since I am trying to achieve V8 performance from my TT I6 every little bit helps.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Garry from Newport BMW will give you a great deal on OEM wheels ,check out the Parts and Acc. section. Good Luck !
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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sorry i do not know the weight of my 128s. i know the 167s are the lightest though.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bobster52' post='539901' date='Mar 5 2008, 02:11 AM
I'm narrowing down my search for replacement wheels and tires for my535. The Dinan website says that the stock 124 wheels are appox 32lb, OUCH. That plus another 32lb for the RFT is a load. By my calculations the 167's (25lb) plus non runflats (26lb) saves 13lb per corner. Based on passed experience I think the difference will be felt by the driver in a good way.

Where are the best deals on these wheels? BMWWHEELS.COM?

I know a few of you are running (OEM) 167's on your cars. Can you confirm with proper sized tires that there is no rubbing and handling is at least as good as stock? Are you getting any steering or tire wear problems from the change in offset? Any advise would be appreciated.

Bob
Will be no problem at all ..... To get a perfect fit i did put 20mm spacer on to the rear too ...... GOODLUCK
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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If you get the M6 167's with the rear offset at ET17, you won't need any spacers !

167's rock !
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='540147' date='Mar 5 2008, 12:41 PM
If you get the M6 167's with the rear offset at ET17, you won't need any spacers !

167's rock !
Do you guys think I'm crazy to do 167's without lowering my car? It is a 2008 535i w/sport pak.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='540147' date='Mar 5 2008, 02:41 PM
If you get the M6 167's with the rear offset at ET17, you won't need any spacers !

167's rock !

The orginal M6 rim were produce in only one offset number which i can't remember .... it may be ET17 as you mentioned.

Again if you really want to have a "PERFECT" look you need spacer ......

The picture show here is with the 20mm spacer ....
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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and this is without the spacer ......
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