View Poll Results: /// M5 offset or /// M6 offset
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Originally Posted by bimmerspeed' post='756378' date='Dec 30 2008, 11:29 PM
Well, in the market to get some 166's. I just wanted to get a quick poll, of who is running which setup...
M5 offset
or
M6 offset
Some pics would be nice of the different offset, and how they sit with the fender
M5 offset
or
M6 offset
Some pics would be nice of the different offset, and how they sit with the fender
Check out my gallery for some photos
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I have and M5 set up with a 12mm spacer in the rear.
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Easy answer really...
If you're buying them new, M6 offset.
If you find a good deal on a set like I did. M5 offset w/12mm spacers!
(at least that's what I've been told. I'll find out for sure when I get mine back from the powder coater and put em on w/my 12mm spacers next week)
If you're buying them new, M6 offset.
If you find a good deal on a set like I did. M5 offset w/12mm spacers!
(at least that's what I've been told. I'll find out for sure when I get mine back from the powder coater and put em on w/my 12mm spacers next week)
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Originally Posted by Fugs' post='756902' date='Dec 31 2008, 06:35 PM
Easy answer really...
If you're buying them new, M6 offset.
If you find a good deal on a set like I did. M5 offset w/12mm spacers!
If you're buying them new, M6 offset.
If you find a good deal on a set like I did. M5 offset w/12mm spacers!
But I am happy without spacers
(are your eyes really precise enough to notice an 12 mm difference? Or is it just that you know there is a difference 
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='756903' date='Dec 31 2008, 06:37 PM
+1
But I am happy without spacers (are your eyes really precise enough to notice an 12 mm difference? Or is it just that you know there is a difference )
But I am happy without spacers
(are your eyes really precise enough to notice an 12 mm difference? Or is it just that you know there is a difference )I've just had them sitting in my garage forever and decided to put them on for kicks anyways to see how much I like them...
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Fugs,
post some pics when you get a chance to mount the rims with and without
post some pics when you get a chance to mount the rims with and without
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='756903' date='Dec 31 2008, 06:37 PM
+1
But I am happy without spacers (are your eyes really precise enough to notice an 12 mm difference? Or is it just that you know there is a difference )
But I am happy without spacers
(are your eyes really precise enough to notice an 12 mm difference? Or is it just that you know there is a difference )Everytime I see another E60 on the street I (as everybody here) looks for mods, wheels, drops etc...I can tell. My eyes are precise baby!
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Originally Posted by bimmerspeed' post='756927' date='Dec 31 2008, 07:56 PM
Fugs,
post some pics when you get a chance to mount the rims with and without
post some pics when you get a chance to mount the rims with and without
As soon as I get them back from the powder coater probably mid next week or so....
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='756929' date='Jan 1 2009, 06:10 AM
I've had to take the spacers out a few times when taking the car for brake service and absolutely notice the difference!
Everytime I see another E60 on the street I (as everybody here) looks for mods, wheels, drops etc...I can tell. My eyes are precise baby!
Everytime I see another E60 on the street I (as everybody here) looks for mods, wheels, drops etc...I can tell. My eyes are precise baby!
I'm running with 12mm spacers rear and 5mm front in my winter setup, and I notice even the 5mm.
