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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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I'm trying to choose between the M166 vs M167's.
My car is in getting the Mtech kit now..Alpine White
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='481322' date='Oct 14 2007, 09:14 AM
I'm trying to choose between the M166 vs M167's.
My car is in getting the Mtech kit now..Alpine White
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The M166 will look awesome on Alpine White. I like the M167 but i think they are a bit to open and in my opinion they look better on a darker car.

Since you are putting the M Tech kit on don't forget the M trunk finisher

Rich
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er Sport' post='481325' date='Oct 14 2007, 09:20 AM
The M166 will look awesome on Alpine White. I like the M167 but i think they are a bit to open and in my opinion they look better on a darker car.

Since you are putting the M Tech kit on don't forget the M trunk finisher

Rich
Thanks for the imput Rich...Yes the trunk finisher is coming also..
btw what tire sizes are you running, stock M5 factory or other?
Joe
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='481330' date='Oct 14 2007, 09:32 AM
Thanks for the imput Rich...Yes the trunk finisher is coming also..
btw what tire sizes are you running, stock M5 factory or other?
Joe
I'm running 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear Some people say that the M5 size will rub some say it doesn't
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er Sport' post='481335' date='Oct 14 2007, 09:43 AM
I'm running 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear Some people say that the M5 size will rub some say it doesn't
My memory isn't that good..are those the M5 sizes?
If so they shouldn't rub; some people go larger if anything....i think
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='481336' date='Oct 14 2007, 09:47 AM
My memory isn't that good..are those the M5 sizes?
If so they shouldn't rub; some people go larger if anything....i think
Those are the size tires i have on my car. If I'm not mistaken the M5 has 245/45/19 in the front and 285/40/19 in the rear.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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166s look great on A/W , have you decided against the 172s ?

Both look great, looking forward to the final result.

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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167 > 166
they are forged and lighter
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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the 167 is definitely more aggressive than 166. both looks great. you can't go wrong either way.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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IMO, alpinewhite (light colored cars) look better with 166. I used to have them and I know. 167 for dark colored cars. But its your decision.

heres a pic of 166 & 167 (me and mikebuzzsaw).



link to more pics: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?autocom=ga...&album=1109

EDIT: ACS front lip is for sale ($100). shipping will cost extra. located in OC/LA
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