Need opinions on 7-series wheels for my 5.
05-26-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by space_egg' post='288161' date='May 26 2006, 04:27 PM
I recently had a bent front rim that needed repaired. While it was being fixed they stuck a 7-series sport wheel on there. I kind of like it in comparison to the standard 5-sereis sport wheel in back. Opinions?
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05-26-2006, 04:36 PM
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I TOTALLY disagree. if you want a larger rim buy a larger rim but not one that is made for a 7. IMO, it looks cheesy. I never liked the way M3 rims look on a regular 3 series and hated seeing E39 M5 rims on a regular E39. I just think that it looks really weird but it does seem like I am in the minority here.
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='288253' date='May 26 2006, 05:36 PM
I TOTALLY disagree. if you want a larger rim buy a larger rim but not one that is made for a 7. IMO, it looks cheesy. I never liked the way M3 rims look on a regular 3 series and hated seeing E39 M5 rims on a regular E39. I just think that it looks really weird but it does seem like I am in the minority here.
So you're saying that all those with 166 style rims on their e60's are weird? I don't think because a certain rims was made for a certain vehicle makes it any less attractive on a any other vehicle. If it is because of the prestige that an M5 rims brings.. well the rim doesn't define the vehicle, its engine does
I dunno, I like the look. The only question I would have is whether or not the size of the tire is adequate to not throw off the speedo.
I'm not trying to start an argument, but just saying how I feel as well
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Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='288258' date='May 26 2006, 08:50 PM
So you're saying that all those with 166 style rims on their e60's are weird? I don't think because a certain rims was made for a certain vehicle makes it any less attractive on a any other vehicle. If it is because of the prestige that an M5 rims brings.. well the rim doesn't define the vehicle, its engine does
I dunno, I like the look. The only question I would have is whether or not the size of the tire is adequate to not throw off the speedo.
I'm not trying to start an argument, but just saying how I feel as well
I dunno, I like the look. The only question I would have is whether or not the size of the tire is adequate to not throw off the speedo.
I'm not trying to start an argument, but just saying how I feel as well
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='288276' date='May 26 2006, 06:57 PM
Hey. I could be totally wrong but it looks like a hodge podge to me. Kind of like someone made a mistake and put the wrong rims on a car. Sorry, just my feeling but of course, it's purely subjective. Hey, you might not like the blue LED lights I have under my car, my gold nugget license plate frame, my "My Other Car Is A BMW Too" bumper sticker or my 2 ft devil horn rear spoiler but everyone is entitled to their own opinion
HAHAHAHA So true, so true indeed.
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Originally Posted by space_egg' post='288161' date='May 26 2006, 10:27 PM
I recently had a bent front rim that needed repaired. While it was being fixed they stuck a 7-series sport wheel on there. I kind of like it in comparison to the standard 5-sereis sport wheel in back. Opinions?
.I should go for it
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Originally Posted by space_egg' post='288161' date='May 26 2006, 03:27 PM
I recently had a bent front rim that needed repaired. While it was being fixed they stuck a 7-series sport wheel on there. I kind of like it in comparison to the standard 5-sereis sport wheel in back. Opinions?
Looks great
