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The Final Test! M166 vs M172?

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Old 03-13-2008, 01:00 PM
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I have been torn in half by these two wheel types, recently after looking at Lomag's car I just cant decide once again which one to get, as they will cost me a fortune getting them to Bangladesh then paying luxury tax on them blah blah bblah I just want to make the right decision. I like them both, so I will take a poll and decide..... FYI my car is a 2005 530i Non Sport...... also should i go 285/30/19 in the back? than 275/35/19 like Lomag?
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Old 03-13-2008, 01:16 PM
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Well, I'm gonna have to vote for my car


btw, we both also have spacers in the rear..
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Just picked up M172 from a member here so I voted for 172's

Rear size should be 275/30 stock optional should be 285/35.
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so 275 without spacers = OK
285 without spacer = NOT OK?
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167's. Was that a choice?
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I like the 166's 1/10 ...honestly both wheel styles look great...this discussion could be interesting...
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166's ....or better like C....167's
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CSL reps. everyone here has the 166s, 167s, or 172s
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172M for sure
And yes i am biased

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wow this is pretty good, didnt wanna put 167 or other wheel types as I am personally inclined to these two only.... so lets see who wins after 24 hours!


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