Style #166 M5 wheels are not fitted
11-26-2005, 04:27 AM
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Had my M5 wheels fitted today with Conti Sport Contact2s
I have just been out on a dry run on the new wheels and tyres and I am very pleased with the result. I honestly think that the car's comfort levels have increased rather than suffered, no doubt helped by a lack of runflat tyres.
The Contis are obviously not yet bed-in and I will therefore reserve judgment on these tyres for a little while yet.
And finally, the best part of the whole transformation for me is that the Style #166 wheels are a doddle to clean compared to the Style #135Ms
Pics [excuse the diry car
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EDIT - i realise that the topic title is wrong, but can't see how to edit the title of the post
I have just been out on a dry run on the new wheels and tyres and I am very pleased with the result. I honestly think that the car's comfort levels have increased rather than suffered, no doubt helped by a lack of runflat tyres.
The Contis are obviously not yet bed-in and I will therefore reserve judgment on these tyres for a little while yet.
And finally, the best part of the whole transformation for me is that the Style #166 wheels are a doddle to clean compared to the Style #135Ms
Pics [excuse the diry car
]:EDIT - i realise that the topic title is wrong, but can't see how to edit the title of the post
11-26-2005, 04:53 AM
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11-26-2005, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='203542' date='Nov 26 2005, 08:27 AM
Had my M5 wheels fitted today with Conti Sport Contact2s
I have just been out on a dry run on the new wheels and tyres and I am very pleased with the result. I honestly think that the car's comfort levels have increased rather than suffered, no doubt helped by a lack of runflat tyres.
The Contis are obviously not yet bed-in and I will therefore reserve judgment on these tyres for a little while yet.
And finally, the best part of the whole transformation for me is that the Style #166 wheels are a doddle to clean compared to the Style #135Ms
Pics [excuse the diry car]:
EDIT - i realise that the topic title is wrong, but can't see how to edit the title of the post
I have just been out on a dry run on the new wheels and tyres and I am very pleased with the result. I honestly think that the car's comfort levels have increased rather than suffered, no doubt helped by a lack of runflat tyres.
The Contis are obviously not yet bed-in and I will therefore reserve judgment on these tyres for a little while yet.
And finally, the best part of the whole transformation for me is that the Style #166 wheels are a doddle to clean compared to the Style #135Ms
Pics [excuse the diry car
]:EDIT - i realise that the topic title is wrong, but can't see how to edit the title of the post
Shame. Shame.
11-26-2005, 04:57 AM
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Congratulations...looks superb.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
11-26-2005, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='203557' date='Nov 26 2005, 01:57 PM
Congratulations...looks superb.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
11-26-2005, 05:54 AM
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apologies again for the dirty car, weather is not on my side - went out to clean it and it started to rain 
Tyre sizes are BMW spec, i.e. 245/35 and 275/30
Tyre sizes are BMW spec, i.e. 245/35 and 275/30
11-26-2005, 05:59 AM
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They are cute...i wish my car came with different ties. I dont think those Style 122 that come with 525 with sport pkg are not cute at all. I am learning not to let that bothers me.
oh well..anything is possible.
oh well..anything is possible.
11-26-2005, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='203557' date='Nov 26 2005, 01:57 PM
Congratulations...looks superb.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
hey what tire size did u get? 245/35 f and 285/30 back?the m5 tire size or the 172m tire size?
I assume you didn't use spacers.
i;m asking theese because iw ant the 166 rims also and i want to know what combination did u use to make it look that good and not to rub.
Thanks. Yes no spacers. [see earlier post re sizes]
Go for it, style #166 look even better in person!
Expensive mod to do?