need opinion.. rims..
08-29-2006, 09:01 AM
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i plan to buy style 172 rims for my 520i. do i have to change my suspension? will it look nice on my car?
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
08-29-2006, 09:08 AM
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lowering would be good for the looks.I think 2-3cm should do.
I really like the 172s so if you like them go for them.
Here is Mambo's car with 172s
I really like the 172s so if you like them go for them.
Here is Mambo's car with 172s
08-29-2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by e60manila' post='328279' date='Aug 29 2006, 08:01 PM
i plan to buy style 172 rims for my 520i. do i have to change my suspension? will it look nice on my car?
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
The only way you'll maintain riding comfort is that you stick to no more than 18" wheels,
forget the Sport Suspension and most important of all, do NOT use Run Flat tyres!
08-29-2006, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='328281' date='Aug 30 2006, 12:08 AM
lowering would be good for the looks.I think 2-3cm should do.
I really like the 172s so if you like them go for them.
Here is Mambo's car with 172s
I really like the 172s so if you like them go for them.
Here is Mambo's car with 172s
Did you change the suspension as well, i have mine with the same M Kit and i am going to change the Breyton's SPIRIT 20" wheels but now i have seen yours and i like them so much, Please advise !
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Sam from THAILAND
08-29-2006, 10:12 AM
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I wonder what it's like cleaning these rims?? Getting in between the spokes has to be a pain, no?
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Originally Posted by e60manila' post='328279' date='Aug 30 2006, 12:01 AM
i plan to buy style 172 rims for my 520i. do i have to change my suspension? will it look nice on my car?
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
i just want to change the rims, at the same time maintain ride comfort...
pics pls if there are any.. thanks!
Hi there, What's the size of these 172 wheels ! Any Idea with the tyre's size ! How much is this in Philippines ! I am from THAILAND.
Thanks,
08-29-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam Q.' post='328294' date='Aug 29 2006, 01:07 PM
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That's really a beast, Looks so simple, so sexyyyyy, I love it man, Could you plz tell me the Tyre's sizes front and rear and 19" or 20" !
Did you change the suspension as well, i have mine with the same M Kit and i am going to change the Breyton's SPIRIT 20" wheels but now i have seen yours and i like them so much, Please advise !
Thanks,
Sam from THAILAND
That's really a beast, Looks so simple, so sexyyyyy, I love it man, Could you plz tell me the Tyre's sizes front and rear and 19" or 20" !
Did you change the suspension as well, i have mine with the same M Kit and i am going to change the Breyton's SPIRIT 20" wheels but now i have seen yours and i like them so much, Please advise !
Thanks,
Sam from THAILAND
hi sam
this car is not mine.Its Mambo's car.
the tires for 19 are 245/35 in the front and 275/30 in the rear.Regarding the 20s MAYBE 245/30 and 285/25.
Dont know about the suspension.I think it is the standard suspension that u get with the m-pack.
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I think the rims and tyres suit a sports suspension set up, but there is no technical problem using them on a regular suspension set up.
Just not sure if the gap in the wheel arch will look odd?
Any way they are really great rims, and my personal favourites.
Just not sure if the gap in the wheel arch will look odd?
Any way they are really great rims, and my personal favourites.
08-29-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='328302' date='Aug 30 2006, 01:33 AM
hi sam
this car is not mine.Its Mambo's car.
the tires for 19 are 245/35 in the front and 275/30 in the rear.Regarding the 20s MAYBE 245/30 and 285/25.
Dont know about the suspension.I think it is the standard suspension that u get with the m-pack.
this car is not mine.Its Mambo's car.
the tires for 19 are 245/35 in the front and 275/30 in the rear.Regarding the 20s MAYBE 245/30 and 285/25.
Dont know about the suspension.I think it is the standard suspension that u get with the m-pack.
Thanks freind, I will find out if it's available in the 20" wheels but if you have any idea with the 20" wheels in this model then do let me know,
08-30-2006, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='328296' date='Aug 30 2006, 02:12 AM
I wonder what it's like cleaning these rims?? Getting in between the spokes has to be a pain, no?
price of rims - 1set = 3,600USD no tires yet
how about there?
how much for the m-kit? here its 3,200USD.
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