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07-14-2006, 10:36 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by BMWN' post='310803' date='Jul 14 2006, 02:29 PM
Dont mean to offend most of you guys but those wheels with lip dont look right at all on this car, all of the e60's came out with no lip wheels on them and its for a reason. Design of e60 dont blend with those wheels, e39 thats another story on e60 it is a no no. Whatever makes you happy I guess.
(i also prefer angelina jolie over jessica alba....
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07-14-2006, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 550i/ black with aurburn/ sport/ SMG/ m aero kit/ premimum sound/ cold weather/ heated rear/ navigation/20" iforged sprints in gunmetal with PS2's _GONE
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm looking at the silver Radenergie R10 in 19"
07-14-2006, 12:29 PM
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another vote for 19"............The cool thing about OEM is they always look "right" with the car since they're designed by BMW....just like the cars!
If you go for after market I'd stick with something that looks classy yet aggressive.....just don't go stick some spinners on there..!!
When you decide take some pics and let us see what you went with.....
I went for the 19" 172M...
If you go for after market I'd stick with something that looks classy yet aggressive.....just don't go stick some spinners on there..!!
When you decide take some pics and let us see what you went with.....
I went for the 19" 172M...
07-14-2006, 01:01 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by BigL' post='310854' date='Jul 14 2006, 01:05 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm looking at the silver Radenergie R10 in 19"
As for living in NYC, better get good road hazard insurance!
07-14-2006, 01:42 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by cattman' post='310724' date='Jul 14 2006, 10:24 AM
Why does a bigger wheel rob you of acceleration?
07-14-2006, 05:03 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
Depends on the wheel- Radenergie R-10's are very light, even in 20's.
And how does this look to YOU?
And how does this look to YOU?
07-14-2006, 05:36 PM
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My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica
Titanium Silver
Premium Package
Premium Sound Package
Adaptive Xenon's
Apple iPhone cell interactive pared with iDrive Bluetooth setting
19 inch BMW OEM 166M rims,
Michelin tires
Sprint Booster - V2
Fidelity / BMW Extended Warranty 7 year / 100,000 miles
Originally Posted by BigL' post='310506' date='Jul 13 2006, 11:11 PM
I just found this forum. It is really informative. I placed my order for a '07 550I I have to wait till next month. DAMN I hate waiting! The vehicle has the sport package and M aero kit. I'm looking to upgrade the wheels, but I can't decide on 19s or 20s. I know the M5 comes with 19s so I had initially considered going with the 19s. I don't want to sacrifice the ride severely. Also I live the great pothole land of NYC. However the look of the 20's are unbeatable. I don't want to change the springs on the car. I want to order wheels soon so that I have them when the car arrives. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Hi your getting one great Bimmer, and I know it's hard waiting, but it is well worth it! I have a 2004 530i with the M aero kit and with the BMW OEM 166 M5 Rims with Bridgestones and I am happy with the ride of the 19's.
All though you probably already know the higher you go up in rim size the less side wall cushioning effect you get, and the 20's or above pot holes could play the
with your new BMW 550i rims and tires, (Be sure to try and get tire road hazzard insurance in case you pop a bubble in the sidewall, if you should hit a pot hole hard, and most tire companies will give you a new tire free if you have Road Hazard insurance and mine cost me $70.00 at Kauffman Tire here In Peachtree City and is well worth it, because I have already had to use it once on some other tires I had).Also You can buy the same rims I bought for about a 25% savings under BMW MSRP at BMW WHEELS in Scottsdale AZ, (SEE INSERT LINK) for around 356.00 to 363.00 per rim + S&H, but I don't there's SALES TAX on the net!
CLICK ON: http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_search....=E60&ws=149
CLICK ON: http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detail....&Series=E60
I hope this helps you and I wish you the best with your new 340+ HP Bimmer 550i! (That's my next choice when I buy again)
Sincerely.
R. Eddie Presley
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