what is the difference between standard m5 offset, versus m6 offset
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='991060' date='Aug 28 2009, 12:24 AM
the rear are different......... m6=et17 versus m5=et28
so the difference is 11mm? does that mean the m6 offset wheels stick out farther?
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='991090' date='Aug 28 2009, 08:58 AM
so from what i see, the front wheels have the same offset (et12)
the rear are different......... m6=et17 versus m5=et28
so the difference is 11mm? does that mean the m6 offset wheels stick out farther?
the rear are different......... m6=et17 versus m5=et28
so the difference is 11mm? does that mean the m6 offset wheels stick out farther?
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='991093' date='Aug 28 2009, 12:59 AM
Correct, 11mm further out. ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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so why does bmw offer the m6 offset for the 166 m5 wheels? is it just for the guys who want to upgrade to m5 wheels?
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='991102' date='Aug 28 2009, 01:03 AM
cool!
so why does bmw offer the m6 offset for the 166 m5 wheels? is it just for the guys who want to upgrade to m5 wheels?
so why does bmw offer the m6 offset for the 166 m5 wheels? is it just for the guys who want to upgrade to m5 wheels?
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='991109' date='Aug 28 2009, 01:13 AM
Yes. ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='991117' date='Aug 28 2009, 01:25 AM
so, if i ran stock offest m5 wheels, i might rub on the inside? or is it just for looks, and can you tell a difference (11mm)?
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='991102' date='Aug 27 2009, 11:03 PM
cool!
so why does bmw offer the m6 offset for the 166 m5 wheels? is it just for the guys who want to upgrade to m5 wheels?
so why does bmw offer the m6 offset for the 166 m5 wheels? is it just for the guys who want to upgrade to m5 wheels?
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='991122' date='Aug 28 2009, 02:30 PM
Neither the M5 or M6 offset will rub with the correct size tires. M6 offset pushes the wheels out a bit further for a more aggressive look
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