Rim Choice - Opinions Welcomed
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I was planning on making my car a Hamann replica, but the idea of feeding my car 20inch rubber kills that very quickly.....
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However, I did still think I could make a reasonable job of it with some 19's, and much more affordable rims and tyres.
After much searching I found these, however they are 10 blades instead of 9 like the Hamann, I would of course have the faces painted in Matt Black but retain the polished lips![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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That said I found something else im in love with but completely different
, in both cases I am going with staggered offset 245/275 8.5/9.5's
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Now im confused, not sure which I love most, the Hamann style look more fitting for the 5 series maybe, whilst the 5 spokes look more like they would maybe be better on a Skyline or something, I just love the design tho.........
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However, I did still think I could make a reasonable job of it with some 19's, and much more affordable rims and tyres.
After much searching I found these, however they are 10 blades instead of 9 like the Hamann, I would of course have the faces painted in Matt Black but retain the polished lips
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
![Rim Choice - Opinions Welcomed-riviera.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/74060d1482366381t-rim-choice-opinions-welcomed-riviera.jpg)
That said I found something else im in love with but completely different
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![Rim Choice - Opinions Welcomed-finichi.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/74061d1482366381t-rim-choice-opinions-welcomed-finichi.jpg)
Now im confused, not sure which I love most, the Hamann style look more fitting for the 5 series maybe, whilst the 5 spokes look more like they would maybe be better on a Skyline or something, I just love the design tho.........
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
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Second one.
Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='815497' date='Mar 13 2009, 05:24 AM
I was planning on making my car a Hamann replica, but the idea of feeding my car 20inch rubber kills that very quickly.....
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However, I did still think I could make a reasonable job of it with some 19's, and much more affordable rims and tyres.
After much searching I found these, however they are 10 blades instead of 9 like the Hamann, I would of course have the faces painted in Matt Black but retain the polished lips![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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That said I found something else im in love with but completely different
, in both cases I am going with staggered offset 245/275 8.5/9.5's
Attachment 74061
Now im confused, not sure which I love most, the Hamann style look more fitting for the 5 series maybe, whilst the 5 spokes look more like they would maybe be better on a Skyline or something, I just love the design tho.........
Attachment 74059
However, I did still think I could make a reasonable job of it with some 19's, and much more affordable rims and tyres.
After much searching I found these, however they are 10 blades instead of 9 like the Hamann, I would of course have the faces painted in Matt Black but retain the polished lips
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Attachment 74060
That said I found something else im in love with but completely different
![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
Attachment 74061
Now im confused, not sure which I love most, the Hamann style look more fitting for the 5 series maybe, whilst the 5 spokes look more like they would maybe be better on a Skyline or something, I just love the design tho.........
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I like the style of the wheel in the first pic with the black center but I just don't care for the look of a 20" wheel on the E60. Apart from the visual aspect I would also go with 19" as they tend to be lighter, slightly better ride comfort and as you say less expensive tires (and more options).
I thought you already have 172's with the M-Sport package on your car? I prefer those to the Hamann style!
I thought you already have 172's with the M-Sport package on your car? I prefer those to the Hamann style!
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18inch MV2's currently which are "ok"
I think the mugello's could work nice with the matt black painted into the centres professionaly ? ( thats ones fitted on the 3er )
Ride and handling was also a good reason why I wont go 20inch, yer....
I think the mugello's could work nice with the matt black painted into the centres professionaly ? ( thats ones fitted on the 3er )
Ride and handling was also a good reason why I wont go 20inch, yer....