Thanks Mel, Scott, Joe, and Gene
10-20-2009, 06:24 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
The 172's DID in fact dramatically change the look of my car. Thanks guys (and Gal 
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)John:
I would swap out the 125s for the 172s. The 125s are handsome wheels but they seem better matched to a less radical shape than the E60, such as the E39. For example, I adored the M Parallel wheels that graced my 2003 E39 540i Sport but I think that they would not look as good on my much swoopier E60.
Only thing with 172s is get ready to spend a lot of time and effort cleaning them. But I think that they are worth it.
I would swap out the 125s for the 172s. The 125s are handsome wheels but they seem better matched to a less radical shape than the E60, such as the E39. For example, I adored the M Parallel wheels that graced my 2003 E39 540i Sport but I think that they would not look as good on my much swoopier E60.
Only thing with 172s is get ready to spend a lot of time and effort cleaning them. But I think that they are worth it.
10-20-2009, 06:32 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='1036514' date='Oct 20 2009, 07:31 AM
Looking sharp john! I knew it would look better!
10-20-2009, 06:32 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
oh man.. looking good! congrats!
10-20-2009, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWRINO' post='1036516' date='Oct 20 2009, 07:32 AM
oh man.. looking good! congrats!
Thanks bro, they will look better when they are cleaned up (haven't had time) and also they don't have a single scratch on em, they are perfect
10-20-2009, 06:42 AM
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Nice shwooose! Big difference P!
10-20-2009, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='1036525' date='Oct 20 2009, 07:42 AM
Nice shwooose! Big difference P!
Thanks bro, now help me sell em so I can buy yours
10-20-2009, 06:52 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Who's car is that in the pics? It looks so generic - I can't tell if that's anyone's car or just the stock photos
j/k Love the 172's - congrats
j/k Love the 172's - congrats
