Where is best buy M5 166 style wheels and tire
11-09-2006, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i
Build date 11/2005
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cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='354060' date='Nov 9 2006, 12:31 AM
aboard. Stick to OEM wheels and use e60 recommended 245/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rear.Enjoy your ride.
11-09-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='354110' date='Nov 9 2006, 08:11 AM
If you go with the replica from this company, please report back to us. I had a horrible experience with my replicas (made in China), and I would like to see if other replicas work (and which ones). I agree with the others that OEM is the best way to go (if your car starts to shake violently with replicas, you will know what I mean). That being said, sometimes you may want a spare set for certain events, and replicas may be nice if they work. I sent an email last week to the Wheels and Caps place asking them if they could guarantee that the wheels would not vibrate. They said that everything would be fine, but they also say that they won't take back wheels once they are mounted.
I am at the point where I can change out my own tires in less than 40 minutes, so I would not mind trying another set of #166s (OEM or replicas). In light of my outlay of cash the first time, the OEMs may be too much for me (my car is leased, and I only have 29 months left). Right now, I am back with my OEM 17" wheels (enjoying the comfortable ride). I have the H&R springs ready to go when I make up my mind.
I am at the point where I can change out my own tires in less than 40 minutes, so I would not mind trying another set of #166s (OEM or replicas). In light of my outlay of cash the first time, the OEMs may be too much for me (my car is leased, and I only have 29 months left). Right now, I am back with my OEM 17" wheels (enjoying the comfortable ride). I have the H&R springs ready to go when I make up my mind.
166 OEM - the best deal I've ever known is $1590 from bmwwheels.com
There is roughly $700 difference between the two. olli_535d use replica throughout his life
and he has no issue about it, but the catch is he know his wheel source which is coming from Germany and TUV certified.The wheel from W&C on eBay states that it's from Italy, but someone here (maybe Olli) mentioned that those "made in Italy" labeled are from Romania
So, I don't know. It's your choice, and good luck.
If 166 replica good, it's no brainer because you can change style every two years. However, most of members are got issue with 166 replicas.
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