New wheels - opinions please
02-24-2008, 08:22 PM
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Hi everyone,
I've been looking to upgrade my wheels and I've narrowed it down to the 167M or the BBS RG-R. I want a 19" lightweight forged wheel, high quality, and darker color than the current silver style 124 wheels I have now. The styling of these two wheels is pretty different, but I like them both for various reasons. I know that wheel preference is pretty subjective, but I always value the opinion of the members here. So lets hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
I've been looking to upgrade my wheels and I've narrowed it down to the 167M or the BBS RG-R. I want a 19" lightweight forged wheel, high quality, and darker color than the current silver style 124 wheels I have now. The styling of these two wheels is pretty different, but I like them both for various reasons. I know that wheel preference is pretty subjective, but I always value the opinion of the members here. So lets hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
02-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i SMG, silver grey, grey Dakota leather, dark poplar, 124's, Nav, Logic 7, PDC, CWP, xenon adaptive lights, comfort seats, electric rear sunshade, hardwired V1, Bluetooth, Aux input, Progman 25, poplar wood trim front lower dash and rear cente
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='535612' date='Feb 25 2008, 12:25 AM
im leaning towards the bbs rg-r. any chance to get them in 20s though?
Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty set on a 19" set up though. I don't want to compromise ride quality and increase $$$ by going 20's. Thanks again.
02-25-2008, 05:23 AM
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For ease in cleaning and always keeping them clean, I would go for 167's. Both would look good I have 167's and BBS RS-GT Diamond Black. I wipe down my 167's everyday and it stays shinning always. 
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='535662' date='Feb 25 2008, 01:46 AM
BBS LM champion edition
02-25-2008, 02:34 PM
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My vote goes to the BBS RGR 19"
Very good choice, since that's exactly what I have
I can vouch for the color and also how light/strong the BBS wheel is.
freedom is selling his 20" BBS RS-GT, may want to take a look
Very good choice, since that's exactly what I have
I can vouch for the color and also how light/strong the BBS wheel is.
freedom is selling his 20" BBS RS-GT, may want to take a look
02-25-2008, 08:40 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i SMG, silver grey, grey Dakota leather, dark poplar, 124's, Nav, Logic 7, PDC, CWP, xenon adaptive lights, comfort seats, electric rear sunshade, hardwired V1, Bluetooth, Aux input, Progman 25, poplar wood trim front lower dash and rear cente
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the suggestions. I like both wheels. The 167's look more sporty / aggressive to me, but my wife thinks the RGRs look more classy. Does anyone think the standard 545 brake rotors look too small behind the 167's? I don't plan on upgrading the stock brakes.
Cheers.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I like both wheels. The 167's look more sporty / aggressive to me, but my wife thinks the RGRs look more classy. Does anyone think the standard 545 brake rotors look too small behind the 167's? I don't plan on upgrading the stock brakes.
Cheers.
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