View Poll Results: Which Set of 18" Wheels Best Suit the E60?
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Which Set of 18" Wheels Best Suit the E60?
10-02-2005 | 04:20 AM
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Style 135
BBS M3 CSL
Style 123
Style 124
I am now deciding upon one of those sets. Also is the BBS much lighter than the others?
BBS M3 CSL
Style 123
Style 124
I am now deciding upon one of those sets. Also is the BBS much lighter than the others?
10-02-2005 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Oct 2 2005, 10:36 PM
124's for me. I even prefer them to my current 172's.
They look fab especially with the 275 rear tyres and are very easy to maintain.
They look fab especially with the 275 rear tyres and are very easy to maintain.
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It seems that the votes are going for the Style 135
, I wasn't expecting this at all.
10-02-2005 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Shebs' date='Oct 2 2005, 07:20 AM
Style 135
I am now deciding upon one of those sets. Also is the BBS much lighter than the others?
I am now deciding upon one of those sets. Also is the BBS much lighter than the others?
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10-02-2005 | 08:13 PM
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I'd say the 135s or the 124s. The 124s do look good when clean or when alone in the garage, but when next to modded cars, they look rather plain.
Just to clarify, those BBS wheels differ from the CSL style wheels. Both are mesh style wheels, but still they are different. I'd love to see some CSL replicas on an e60.
Just to clarify, those BBS wheels differ from the CSL style wheels. Both are mesh style wheels, but still they are different. I'd love to see some CSL replicas on an e60.
10-02-2005 | 11:30 PM
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Thanks BMW#5, your rims looks great 
. Do you have an idea how much do each wheel weigh? I was surprised that the weight difference between BBS wheels and BMW wheels is that great (BMW wheels are 70 % heavier?).
Also I could not find style 172 in the accessories catalogue, where did you buy them from? These are 19", aren't they?
. Do you have an idea how much do each wheel weigh? I was surprised that the weight difference between BBS wheels and BMW wheels is that great (BMW wheels are 70 % heavier?).Also I could not find style 172 in the accessories catalogue, where did you buy them from? These are 19", aren't they?
10-02-2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Shebs' date='Oct 3 2005, 09:30 AM
Thanks BMW#5, your rims looks great? . Do you have an idea how much do each wheel weigh? I was surprised that the weight difference between BBS wheels and BMW wheels is that great (BMW wheels are 70 % heavier?).
Also I could not find style 172 in the accessories catalogue, where did you buy them from? These are 19", aren't they?
. Do you have an idea how much do each wheel weigh? I was surprised that the weight difference between BBS wheels and BMW wheels is that great (BMW wheels are 70 % heavier?).Also I could not find style 172 in the accessories catalogue, where did you buy them from? These are 19", aren't they?
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Thanks,
The sizes are listed below, except they are 8.5 wide in front, and not 8 as the pic shows.
They are 19" OEM BMW wheels available from any dealer, usually on special order.
The fronts weigh approx 15kg and the rear 16kg.
10-03-2005 | 12:55 AM
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I expected that the 135s would come out ahead because they are M Class wheels, just rememeber that you will pay more and they are a nightmare to keep clean, especially with the amount of brake dust these brakes produce. I have the 123 and they are friendlier when it comes to cleaning. The 124's are awesome, besides, if you debadged your vehicle the first impression is that it is a 545 or 550i.
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Thanks Merv for your input. Can you post some pictures of the 172 rims?
It seems that the votes are going for the Style 135, I wasn't expecting this at all.
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Originally Posted by Shebs' date='Oct 3 2005, 01:47 AM
[quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Oct 2 2005, 10:36 PM']124's for me. I even prefer them to my current 172's.
They look fab especially with the 275 rear tyres and are very easy to maintain.
They look fab especially with the 275 rear tyres and are very easy to maintain.
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It seems that the votes are going for the Style 135
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