ok so i have the option of getting a pair of m6 rims for a good price or i can wait and see if i can get m5 rims... my car is silver no sports package.... what would you do? would you go with the m6 or m5 rims? which looks better...

 

They both look really good! its personal preference.

 

m5... if you want m6 rims then why dont you own 6series instead of 5?

if you are getting m6 wheels that means it will be probably Miro replica rims... I would rather have m5 wheels...

If you are getting replica 167 then why dont you look for something totally differnt?

 

Its for the looks....it has nothing to do with 167's for 6 series and 166's for 5. It came that way from factory but it makes no sense what you're saying if you prefer each wheels you should go with each car. The car's itself are different. The wheels for the looks.
I agree though that if the 167's are replica's you should go with 166 OEM's.

 

yeah they are replicas... here are the pics... maybe this will help

 

I agree with Monsterj34 and EBMCS03,

Its really a matter of choice, Ive been tossing both these rims around myself.

Are you getting a deal on OEM or Replica Wheels?

I can tell you that if youre not getting OEM dont buy the M5 replicas, as they look horrible compared to the OEM version, I dont think you'll be happy. If you are looking at M6 Reps, then I would have to say only get the Miro 346's, if you can find them. At least they look close enough to the real deal.

 

im sorry not to being clear. What i am trying to say is BMW designs wheels for specific cars to go with the flow of the car which means m5 wheels were meant for m5 and 167 for m6. BBS OEM for both of them are nice but replica of 167 would make car looks cheap. 167 give wide open look for caliper. If it has a big break kit with slotted or drilled rotor or both , it would be nice to showing them but stock rotor with caliper, i dont know.. it might just look too tacky. (no offense just my piece of opinion )


If he is just going for looks, I would go for some good aftermarket wheels to be more stand out.


I dont know honestly i have a mix feeling also..

also m5 wheels will be easier to repair curb damages because it is painted silver so it will be cheaper for long term...

 

For light color cars - M5 166 wheels

For Dark color cars - M6 167 wheels

 

+1

 

+1... thats what i was trying to say.. maybe... haha