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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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And here's 166M on black.
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Old Oct 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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I think the 172's are not an option....the car is in getting prepped for the transformation...
pics will follow.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='481545' date='Oct 14 2007, 08:11 PM
167 > 166
they are forged and lighter
I'm leaning 167
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Old Oct 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
Cars look great guys...thanks for the input;
now if I can pick your brains on tire sizing please,
thanks
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Old Oct 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.
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Old Oct 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.
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?
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Old Oct 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.
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Old Oct 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
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.
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Old Oct 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 General Exclaims tend to be very quiet. The grip very well in wet conditions. They also wear pretty well depending upon the surface.

TireRack consumers rate the tires very well.

They also look pretty standard (some tires have strange looks).
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Old Oct 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.
false. I had 10mm spacers in the rear and i had no problems. i know ppl who put 12mm in the rear.

heres me (525i) and mike (550i) again with mtech kits on


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