Help me choose wheels for my 550
04-07-2006, 12:27 PM
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I would definitely go for the 172.
04-07-2006, 12:31 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
your car will be black
therefore
-101 are difficult to clean, look good indeed but on silver cars like znod's
-166 are very common and will also show that you are trying to copy the m5 but very nice looking wheels
-172 look best on black cars and will not see many around there too that would be my choise
i would also consider 167 as SergeyM said if i wanted a more sporty look
all that is just My opinion didnt mean to offend anyone who has one of those wheels
thanx to a member of the forum i borrowed those
take a look at them and think about it
therefore
-101 are difficult to clean, look good indeed but on silver cars like znod's
-166 are very common and will also show that you are trying to copy the m5 but very nice looking wheels
-172 look best on black cars and will not see many around there too that would be my choise
i would also consider 167 as SergeyM said if i wanted a more sporty look
all that is just My opinion didnt mean to offend anyone who has one of those wheels
thanx to a member of the forum i borrowed those
take a look at them and think about it
04-07-2006, 01:28 PM
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I would choose the M6 wheels. A member on this board has them on a black e60. Heres a pic I found on a white one non-sport
04-07-2006, 01:35 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
the member you are talking about is nicke60gr
he is greek and has the best looking e60 520 in greece IMO
here it is
he is greek and has the best looking e60 520 in greece IMO
here it is
04-07-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='266117' date='Apr 7 2006, 02:35 PM
the member you are talking about is nicke60gr
he is greek and has the best looking e60 520 in greece IMO
here it is
he is greek and has the best looking e60 520 in greece IMO
here it is
04-07-2006, 02:33 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='266143' date='Apr 7 2006, 05:29 PM
I agree - M6 rims look much better than the M5 rims, plus you won't get the rep as a M5 wannabe
The M5 or 172!!!! wheel is a different story.... sporty but classy and elegant at the same time.
the M6 wheels are way to extreme "street racer" style IMHO
BTW I do not see the M5 rims being M5 wannabe too much those days.... it is just another OEM wheel you can order at a dealer....
in that case is not M6 rims an M6 sedan saloon wish to be ?
04-07-2006, 02:36 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
yeah
thats exactly what i am saying
i said before too ''more sporty look''
but i still think they look good or at least better than 166s
thats exactly what i am saying
i said before too ''more sporty look''
but i still think they look good or at least better than 166s
04-07-2006, 02:37 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='266149' date='Apr 7 2006, 05:36 PM
yeah
thats exactly what i am saying
i said before too ''more sporty look''
but i still think they look good or at least better than 166s
thats exactly what i am saying
i said before too ''more sporty look''
but i still think they look good or at least better than 166s
04-07-2006, 02:45 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
thats my opinion
and if for example i had a set of 167s and one of 166s in my garage right now i would first have the 167s on and then the 166s
but if there was a big difference in price but could still afford the more expensive 167s i would go for the cheaper 166s
and if for example i had a set of 167s and one of 166s in my garage right now i would first have the 167s on and then the 166s
but if there was a big difference in price but could still afford the more expensive 167s i would go for the cheaper 166s