Saw the new M3 and got me thinking.
03-26-2008, 10:53 AM
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So here are the new M3's at the San Antonio, Texas dealership. Sry for the cell phone pics, I did not have my camera.
Anyways I was thinking of getting the OEM 166 style rims but know thinking about getting the new M3 rims for my E60 instead.
Was wondering if anyone has done this yet and input please.
Anyways I was thinking of getting the OEM 166 style rims but know thinking about getting the new M3 rims for my E60 instead.
Was wondering if anyone has done this yet and input please.
03-26-2008, 12:27 PM
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Those rims look cool. Do it and hope the offset fits on your car. And make sure to take pics!! =D
03-26-2008, 02:05 PM
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heres a sample.... (photoshopped)
same pic with the rims a little smaller (more realistic)
same pic with the rims a little smaller (more realistic)
03-26-2008, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by orlee008' post='551236' date='Mar 26 2008, 03:05 PM
versus these tho?
03-26-2008, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Sport & Premium package with bluetooth, 6 disk cd-Changer, stock 18's dunlop wrapped, leather, adaptive headlights, CPO, See my gallery :DR.I.P...Stock Silver 2004 530i with grey interior, HID,
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I LOVE the M5 wheels and im thinking of getting them later on when my current set of tires wear out.... (got a new set)
although i love them, the new M3 wheels have a machined/polished face and are very similar to the M5 wheels... which look good to me... just gotta check out the offset and i imagine them to be pretty pricey right now cause its a new design
although i love them, the new M3 wheels have a machined/polished face and are very similar to the M5 wheels... which look good to me... just gotta check out the offset and i imagine them to be pretty pricey right now cause its a new design
03-26-2008, 03:05 PM
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Here are the specs.
18" style 260
Front 8,5J ET:29
Rear 9,5J ET:23
19" Style 220
Front 8,5J ET:29
Rear 9,5J ET:23
They should fit, but you should plan on a 10-12mm spacer in the front. The prices will likely be high, but you can look to buy a set from somebody upgrading their wheels.
18" style 260
Front 8,5J ET:29
Rear 9,5J ET:23
19" Style 220
Front 8,5J ET:29
Rear 9,5J ET:23
They should fit, but you should plan on a 10-12mm spacer in the front. The prices will likely be high, but you can look to buy a set from somebody upgrading their wheels.
03-27-2008, 11:29 AM
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you will need atleast 5mm spacers at the front and rear should be fine. if you want to have the same offsets that you ahve on the 166 wheels, you will need 17mm spacers (per side) at the front and 6mm spacers in the rear...
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