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02-04-2007, 07:56 AM
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What is the real difference between OEM 166 or 167 wheels as compared to the replicas sold on Ebay, besides the price. I'm looking for 20" and it appears the fitment should be the same?
02-04-2007, 08:08 AM
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OEM 166s and 167s do not come in 20"s. I know of a member here that's running replica 167s that are 20"s. Not sure how he's doing with the wheels.
02-04-2007, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Harvick' post='387396' date='Feb 4 2007, 10:56 AM
What is the real difference between OEM 166 or 167 wheels as compared to the replicas sold on Ebay, besides the price. I'm looking for 20" and it appears the fitment should be the same?
02-04-2007, 11:59 AM
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From what I can gather, the look on our 525 w/o sport suspension would be better with 20's and lowering springs. I do not want to get into rolling the fenders, but it seems as though this setup will work just as good as 19's
02-04-2007, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Harvick' post='387445' date='Feb 4 2007, 03:59 PM
From what I can gather, the look on our 525 w/o sport suspension would be better with 20's and lowering springs. I do not want to get into rolling the fenders, but it seems as though this setup will work just as good as 19's
02-05-2007, 01:17 PM
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Hey you guys,
Just wanted to double check with everyone regarding these wheels. These are obviously replicas right?
http://www.autowerks.com/xcart/customer/pr...D=536163813c08f
They don't say replicas or anything, although they don't say they're style 166 either. So was just wondering what they are.
Thanks
Just wanted to double check with everyone regarding these wheels. These are obviously replicas right?
http://www.autowerks.com/xcart/customer/pr...D=536163813c08f
They don't say replicas or anything, although they don't say they're style 166 either. So was just wondering what they are.
Thanks
02-05-2007, 01:33 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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Just by looking at the pictures, they're replicas. The price is a dead giveaway as well.
02-05-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Harvick' post='387445' date='Feb 4 2007, 03:59 PM
From what I can gather, the look on our 525 w/o sport suspension would be better with 20's and lowering springs. I do not want to get into rolling the fenders, but it seems as though this setup will work just as good as 19's
NeRwEEzy - Do u have Sports suspension and did u have to install any Springs?
02-05-2007, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='387817' date='Feb 5 2007, 03:26 PM
I have 525i 2006 w/o Sports suspension... I am thinking about M5 OEM 166 tooo... Let me know which route to go ... 19" is enough for me, but dont want to install any springs which would make more stiff ride than it is now... Am i better off doing the wheels NeRwEEzy has? 19" OEM 128s
NeRwEEzy - Do u have Sports suspension and did u have to install any Springs?
NeRwEEzy - Do u have Sports suspension and did u have to install any Springs?