Got my OEM style 166 wheels on
02-20-2006, 02:59 PM
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Nice! Your ride looks great 
I am seriously consider getting the 166 wheels as well 
I am seriously consider getting the 166 wheels as well
02-20-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='243432' date='Feb 20 2006, 08:02 PM
Awesome! What tire sizes have you gone with?
f= 245/35/19
r= 275/30/19
02-20-2006, 04:41 PM
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Awesome! It's great of you to be upgrading during the winter season. I just downgraded to my 17" snow wheels after this huge winter storm we had, of which, everything has melted away only 4 days later. Pretty crazy weather.
In any event, do you notice that the front wheels stick out almost flush with the fender while the rear wheels are way in, in comparison to the front wheels? This is especially noticable in your last 2 pictures. That's just the way it is due to the offsets of the rims but I think it's going to bug me to no end when I get mine next month. I told myself I'd dump the spacers I have currently but I'm probably going to have to put 10 mm spacers back there (assuming they fit) -- judging only from pictures so far. I've got 20mm's in the rear now without issues on my 124's. The offsets on the rear wheels is 4mm greater on the M5 rims, so I think 10mm would fit back there with still 6mm to spare versus my current setup.
Man i'm jealous... these no-lip rims look huge and I love that!!
In any event, do you notice that the front wheels stick out almost flush with the fender while the rear wheels are way in, in comparison to the front wheels? This is especially noticable in your last 2 pictures. That's just the way it is due to the offsets of the rims but I think it's going to bug me to no end when I get mine next month. I told myself I'd dump the spacers I have currently but I'm probably going to have to put 10 mm spacers back there (assuming they fit) -- judging only from pictures so far. I've got 20mm's in the rear now without issues on my 124's. The offsets on the rear wheels is 4mm greater on the M5 rims, so I think 10mm would fit back there with still 6mm to spare versus my current setup.
Man i'm jealous... these no-lip rims look huge and I love that!!
02-20-2006, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='243453' date='Feb 20 2006, 08:41 PM
In any event, do you notice that the front wheels stick out almost flush with the fender while the rear wheels are way in, in comparison to the front wheels? This is especially noticable in your last 2 pictures. That's just the way it is due to the offsets of the rims but I think it's going to bug me to no end when I get mine next month. I told myself I'd dump the spacers I have currently but I'm probably going to have to put 10 mm spacers back there (assuming they fit) -- judging only from pictures so far. I've got 20mm's in the rear now without issues on my 124's. The offsets on the rear wheels is 4mm greater on the M5 rims, so I think 10mm would fit back there with still 6mm to spare versus my current setup.
Man i'm jealous... these no-lip rims look huge and I love that!!
Man i'm jealous... these no-lip rims look huge and I love that!!
02-20-2006, 06:20 PM
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Looks fantastic! I only need one more wheel and I'll be set as well. Sent one back due to shipping damage. Maybe I will put on spacers in the rear. Is there any downside to doing this?
02-20-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by darkside' post='243495' date='Feb 20 2006, 10:20 PM
Looks fantastic! I only need one more wheel and I'll be set as well. Sent one back due to shipping damage. Maybe I will put on spacers in the rear. Is there any downside to doing this?
"Wheel bolts used with spacers installed and removed frequently should be considered consumables (like brake pads and rotors) and should be replaced on a regular basis, based on use. Repeated installation and removal can cause wheel bolts to stretch and ultimately break."
02-21-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by carfreak' post='243500' date='Feb 20 2006, 10:29 PM
This is a disclaimer that I read:
"Wheel bolts used with spacers installed and removed frequently should be considered consumables (like brake pads and rotors) and should be replaced on a regular basis, based on use. Repeated installation and removal can cause wheel bolts to stretch and ultimately break."
"Wheel bolts used with spacers installed and removed frequently should be considered consumables (like brake pads and rotors) and should be replaced on a regular basis, based on use. Repeated installation and removal can cause wheel bolts to stretch and ultimately break."
With or without spacers the bolts will stretch and break if you keep taking wheels on and off your car. It happened to my W210 and its starting to happen now
I keep changing wheels