166 vs 167 opinion
10-15-2007, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='481421' date='Oct 14 2007, 01:03 PM
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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Both look great, looking forward to the final result.
Cheers
pics will follow.
10-15-2007, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='481625' date='Oct 15 2007, 12:03 AM
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
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
now if I can pick your brains on tire sizing please,
thanks
10-15-2007, 07:29 AM
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245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear
go with General Exclaim UHP tires. They are the best for its price ~$600 (tirerack) (majority of members have them), unless you decide to go Michelin PS2.
go with General Exclaim UHP tires. They are the best for its price ~$600 (tirerack) (majority of members have them), unless you decide to go Michelin PS2.
10-16-2007, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='481766' date='Oct 15 2007, 11:29 AM
245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear
go with General Exclaim UHP tires. They are the best for its price ~$600 (tirerack) (majority of members have them), unless you decide to go Michelin PS2.
go with General Exclaim UHP tires. They are the best for its price ~$600 (tirerack) (majority of members have them), unless you decide to go Michelin PS2.
the original Pilot sports were much better..so maybe I'll try a set of the general's
Are they noisy?
10-17-2007, 07:29 AM
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I liked them. Didn't really paid attention to the road noise b/c my music is always loud in the car. Check tirerack for ratings/reviews on the Generals.
10-17-2007, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='481625' date='Oct 15 2007, 12:03 AM
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?auto......&album=1109
EDIT: ACS front lip is for sale ($100). shipping will cost extra. located in OC/LA
heres a pic of 166 & 167 (me and mikebuzzsaw).
link to more pics: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?auto......&album=1109
EDIT: ACS front lip is for sale ($100). shipping will cost extra. located in OC/LA
Is that true? Or what tire sizes and spacer sizes would be needed?
Can anyone help clear this up for me? I thought either BMW OEM rim would go right on with no spacers, which I'd prefer not to use.
Thanks.
10-17-2007, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='482548' date='Oct 17 2007, 01:04 AM
I had Michelin PS2 after the Mich Pilot sports...IMO PS2's are over-rated...
the original Pilot sports were much better..so maybe I'll try a set of the general's
Are they noisy?
the original Pilot sports were much better..so maybe I'll try a set of the general's
Are they noisy?
TireRack consumers rate the tires very well.
They also look pretty standard (some tires have strange looks).
10-17-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='482818' date='Oct 17 2007, 02:16 PM
A local BMW parts guy told my bodyshop doing the Mtech kit that 166 and 167 don't fit a 550 i.
Is that true? Or what tire sizes and spacer sizes would be needed?
Can anyone help clear this up for me? I thought either BMW OEM rim would go right on with no spacers, which I'd prefer not to use.
Thanks.
Is that true? Or what tire sizes and spacer sizes would be needed?
Can anyone help clear this up for me? I thought either BMW OEM rim would go right on with no spacers, which I'd prefer not to use.
Thanks.
heres me (525i) and mike (550i) again with mtech kits on
