m166 in m6 offset
08-18-2009, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by medik13' post='980477' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:06 AM
Where can I find M5 166 wheels in a M6 offset?
To help you out, here are the offset values.
(ET is short for Einpress-Tiefe, which is German for offset)
M5 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET28
M6 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET17
08-18-2009, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='980543' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:32 AM
The same way you find an M5 166 wheel with an M5 offset! You just need to specify which offset you want when ordering or check the offset on offer if its not from a dealer/shop.
To help you out, here are the offset values.
(ET is short for Einpress-Tiefe, which is German for offset)
M5 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET28
M6 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET17
To help you out, here are the offset values.
(ET is short for Einpress-Tiefe, which is German for offset)
M5 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET28
M6 offset
- Front: ET 12
- Rear: ET17
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WOW got a quote for the M6 offset and it went up a bit from what I had anticipated. Is there a difference between the the concavity of the M5 and M6 rear offsets? I think I could grab a used set of M5 offsets and add a 12mm spacer for a lot less. what do you think???
I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
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I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
BTW, thanks for the welcome!
08-18-2009, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by medik13' post='980594' date='Aug 18 2009, 03:46 PM
WOW got a quote for the M6 offset and it went up a bit from what I had anticipated. Is there a difference between the the concavity of the M5 and M6 rear offsets? I think I could grab a used set of M5 offsets and add a 12mm spacer for a lot less. what do you think???
I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
BTW, thanks for the welcome!
I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
BTW, thanks for the welcome!
I always assumed it had the same concavity on both rims, because its only 11mm difference. I think when you start looking at the "Xi" vs standard rims then they have a different concave because the offsets are that much different (over 20mm).
M5 and M6 166 rims should cost the same from a dealer -- thats the way it is in Germany at least.
If you can get a good deal on some used OEM M5 rims, then go for it as they don't come up that often. Like you wrote, M5 rims with 12mm spacers will give you the same fit.
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Originally Posted by medik13' post='980594' date='Aug 18 2009, 06:46 AM
WOW got a quote for the M6 offset and it went up a bit from what I had anticipated. Is there a difference between the the concavity of the M5 and M6 rear offsets? I think I could grab a used set of M5 offsets and add a 12mm spacer for a lot less. what do you think???
I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
BTW, thanks for the welcome!
I have seen the M6 offset and it looks great. Can I make the M5 offset look just as good?
BTW, thanks for the welcome!
AFAIK, the concavity is the same for both offsets
Yes you can put 12mm spacers on M5 offset 166's and get the same look...as many members are running that exact set-up....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='980611' date='Aug 18 2009, 04:04 PM
a quick search with the upper right search bar will get you a ton of info regarding this topic...as it has been discussed way too many times....
AFAIK, the concavity is the same for both offsets
Yes you can put 12mm spacers on M5 offset 166's and get the same look...as many members are running that exact set-up....
good luck and to the forum
AFAIK, the concavity is the same for both offsets
Yes you can put 12mm spacers on M5 offset 166's and get the same look...as many members are running that exact set-up....
good luck and
to the forumDon't spoil my fun Gene, its the only technical question I can answer
Thanks, Pete
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='980677' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:14 AM
According to Gary at Newport BMW, the M6 offset rear wheel is slightly more concave.
