m5 or m6... what would you do?
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yeah i think im going with 166s... now where to get them from?
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Originally Posted by slvr_bullet' post='569263' date='Apr 27 2008, 12:25 PM
yeah i think im going with 166s... now where to get them from?
other sources here on the forum include member quad_m and gary at newport. also keep an eye out in the classifieds section.
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Originally Posted by slvr_bullet' post='569263' date='Apr 27 2008, 01:25 PM
yeah i think im going with 166s... now where to get them from?
Let me know what you dig up Slvr_bullet and Ill do the same
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='569239' date='Apr 27 2008, 03:02 PM
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...
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...
I like both too...but 167's easy to clean but like you said it shows my ugly rusted caliper.
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='569273' date='Apr 27 2008, 03:31 PM
Im thinkin the same thing, check he group buy forum, as MikeBuzzsaw was trying to organize a group buy, and I just got done emailing Garry from Newport BMW, as I am trying to shop for the best price myself.
Let me know what you dig up Slvr_bullet and Ill do the same
Let me know what you dig up Slvr_bullet and Ill do the same
ok ill let you guys know... also i have something in works where i can get oem from a local dealer with a discount for a group buy... i'll keep everyone posted just in case i can make this happen... hey hopefully it might be cheaper than garry from newport has at $1600
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='569285' date='Apr 27 2008, 03:58 PM
I like both too...but 167's easy to clean but like you said it shows my ugly rusted caliper.+384756 on the 166's!
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I got 166's from Garry for my 535 with sport pkg. After looking at dozens of photos I decided that non lowered cars look better with the 166's. that's just my opinion but something to think about. The 167's are better wheels but they cost significantly more. If I had a non sport car I would consider lowering before I bought wheels. by the way, I had a very good experience buying wheels and TPM's from Garry.
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