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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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I want your opinions!

What wheels should I put on my 2006 525xi? Polished? Black? Size? I know I want to keep an eye on offset so I can still drive aggressively and not rub.

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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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What's your style? Gangsta, understated elegance, trackday ready?
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Good question! Definitely the understated elegance or overall clean look. The blck rims seem to be a fad to me but some do look pretty darned slick.

I've been looking at wheels like those from Beyern.

www.beyernwheels.com
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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I'd recommend not to go larger than 19" and 9.5 wide ET20 at rear. In my view any wider than that starts to get a little conspicuous. I'd stay witl aluminum/silver and stay away from chrome. I'd recommend 172m for a very cohesive, modern look or Alpina classics for a more timeless look. Rondell 0204 look great as well.

The Beyern wheels look stylish but I'd still stay away from that large chrome lip.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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^^^ I'm using VMR VB3 in 10" width and lowered on KW Coilovers with ZERO rubbing issues. I think if you stick with 19x10 with ET25 you'll be fine.
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