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10-10-2008, 05:38 PM
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I have an E60 2007 530i and need your advice for RIMS.
I have an option between:
Hartge 21'' Classic ii rims = $3000 with tires
OR
BMW 19'' OEM 550 Sport Rims #172 = 1500 with new tires
Can the 2007 530's hold the 21'' rims?
I know the Hartge are usually M5 rims, but i talked to a couple of rim shops and they say the 5-series can handle up to 22's...
Does anyone here have the 21 inch Hartge Classic 2 rims on a non M 5-series?
I know the 550 rims fit, but i was wondering about the Hartge before i made a FINAL decision!
I have to make it in the next day or so....
Thanks in advance!
I have an option between:
Hartge 21'' Classic ii rims = $3000 with tires
OR
BMW 19'' OEM 550 Sport Rims #172 = 1500 with new tires
Can the 2007 530's hold the 21'' rims?
I know the Hartge are usually M5 rims, but i talked to a couple of rim shops and they say the 5-series can handle up to 22's...
Does anyone here have the 21 inch Hartge Classic 2 rims on a non M 5-series?
I know the 550 rims fit, but i was wondering about the Hartge before i made a FINAL decision!
I have to make it in the next day or so....
Thanks in advance!
10-10-2008, 06:22 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
Premium Package, Sports Package, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Sun Shades, iPod Retrofit kit, M-Tech Kit, OEM Style 172 Wheels
I would go with the OEM BMW Style 172m, they look really clean. Depends on what you are going for.
BTW, How are you able to get OEM 172's with New tires for only $1500??? Are the Wheels also New?
I am looking for 166's but if $1500 is possible, I wouldn't mind getting the 172's.
BTW, How are you able to get OEM 172's with New tires for only $1500??? Are the Wheels also New?
I am looking for 166's but if $1500 is possible, I wouldn't mind getting the 172's.
Originally Posted by SocalM5Lover' post='690308' date='Oct 10 2008, 06:38 PM
I have an E60 2007 530i and need your advice for RIMS.
I have an option between:
Hartge 21'' Classic ii rims = $3000 with tires
OR
BMW 19'' OEM 550 Sport Rims #172 = 1500 with new tires
Can the 2007 530's hold the 21'' rims?
I know the Hartge are usually M5 rims, but i talked to a couple of rim shops and they say the 5-series can handle up to 22's...
Does anyone here have the 21 inch Hartge Classic 2 rims on a non M 5-series?
I know the 550 rims fit, but i was wondering about the Hartge before i made a FINAL decision!
I have to make it in the next day or so....
Thanks in advance!
I have an option between:
Hartge 21'' Classic ii rims = $3000 with tires
OR
BMW 19'' OEM 550 Sport Rims #172 = 1500 with new tires
Can the 2007 530's hold the 21'' rims?
I know the Hartge are usually M5 rims, but i talked to a couple of rim shops and they say the 5-series can handle up to 22's...
Does anyone here have the 21 inch Hartge Classic 2 rims on a non M 5-series?
I know the 550 rims fit, but i was wondering about the Hartge before i made a FINAL decision!
I have to make it in the next day or so....
Thanks in advance!
10-10-2008, 06:32 PM
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[attachment=80071:rims.jpg][attachment=80071:rims.jpg]i am looking for this white m5 appearance eventually!
yes the 172 rims are new as well-
The Hartge rims are used but 75-80% tread left
I was going to get the 166's but I saw them everywhere now -
The 172 look fresh -
The hartge rims look awesome on this m5, and my car is white. I am eventually getting the m kit too...
I am just curious if anyone out there tried this and failed due to some incompatibility.
yes the 172 rims are new as well-
The Hartge rims are used but 75-80% tread left
I was going to get the 166's but I saw them everywhere now -
The 172 look fresh -
The hartge rims look awesome on this m5, and my car is white. I am eventually getting the m kit too...
I am just curious if anyone out there tried this and failed due to some incompatibility.
10-10-2008, 07:16 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Go with the 21" Hartge's. An M5Board member, here in NY, has them on his Silverstone M5 and they look SICK. M5, 550, 530 or 525, they will still look AMAZING, regardless of what car you put them on. Get 'em! 
10-10-2008, 10:33 PM
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get the 172 rims and use the rest of the money to buy Mtech or M5 kit. You don't have to take my words for it.
10-10-2008, 10:47 PM
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I'd go for 19" OEM rims. I experienced a pothole this other day with my new 19"s (even made a thread about it 
) and I'm happy I didn't go for any bigger wheels. But if you're sure you can avoid potholes and others, those Hartges would look sick!
Tru5's suggestion --> +1
And C's Bimmer, I love your new signature pic
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) and I'm happy I didn't go for any bigger wheels. But if you're sure you can avoid potholes and others, those Hartges would look sick!Tru5's suggestion --> +1
And C's Bimmer, I love your new signature pic
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10-11-2008, 03:49 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
Originally Posted by Tru5' post='690402' date='Oct 11 2008, 01:33 AM
get the 172 rims and use the rest of the money to buy Mtech or M5 kit. You don't have to take my words for it.
10-11-2008, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Tru5' post='690402' date='Oct 11 2008, 08:33 AM
get the 172 rims and use the rest of the money to buy Mtech or M5 kit. You don't have to take my words for it.
Especially when you do not have a sport suspension. The gap between the wheels and the fender would be way to large for 21"!
10-11-2008, 04:24 AM
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I'd go for 172 OEM rims .. they are the best for E60 (166 OEM for E61)
10-12-2008, 01:52 PM
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yeah - i'm set to go with the 19's they are better for the car - (unless I can get the hartge's for 2K!!!)
After referencing the Hartge site I found that I would have to perform some of the following:
3 - Reworking the bumper panelling in the region of the wheel arch.
http://www.hartge.de/e/felgen_raeder_CLASSIC%202.html
So while the 172 19's don't get me in the Dub club....
I can keep the stock look
I can still turn corners like a 6-series (almost
)
I won't have to worry about pot holes/bumps/curbs on the road to the point I don't enjoy driving my car
I won't have to pay 300+ a wheel in case they pop
I get NEW wheels/tires with a fresh look they just released this year.
After referencing the Hartge site I found that I would have to perform some of the following:
3 - Reworking the bumper panelling in the region of the wheel arch.
http://www.hartge.de/e/felgen_raeder_CLASSIC%202.html
So while the 172 19's don't get me in the Dub club....
I can keep the stock look
I can still turn corners like a 6-series (almost
)I won't have to worry about pot holes/bumps/curbs on the road to the point I don't enjoy driving my car
I won't have to pay 300+ a wheel in case they pop
I get NEW wheels/tires with a fresh look they just released this year.