medik13

I too, am concerned the Mtech won't look right with my color. Maybe I should just stick with the 124's???

It's funny because when I mounted the 172's, my initial reaction was I don't like them. However, once I saw them in this thread pictured against the 124's I thought to myself, they look good possibly better than the 124's. Then everytime I go out to the car I am unsure again. What to do???

Maybe a more concave design like the 166's or an OEM looking, CSL style wheel like the 19" Alufelgen SF-71 would look better??? What do you think???


Thanks for the correction...

v_therussian

I love how 172's look on the E60 Works great on yours!

mmitev

I think what you like about the 172s is that they look like they stick out a bit more, and the car looks a bit lowered (filling the arches).
Therefore, what I personally would do is put back the 124s, put on some substantial spacers (10mm/20mm) and lower the car a bit. That would make it really sleek and elegant (and improve the suspension as a "side" effect).
But hey, that's just my taste and if you don't want to change your suspension, that's pointless anyway.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the 172s, they are work of genius really, but I am of the opinion that everything on a car should fit together.

On the other choices - I love the 167s as well, but they are even sportier than the 172s. And their colour is not suitable for your paint.
CSL replicas in standard silver colour I think would be ok though, if you have decided to go the aftermarket route..

Just my 2 cents..

PS: I am in a similar dilemma now as I have Style 152 in 18" on my car and I wish they were bigger.. Luckily, BMW made the same Style 152 in 19" for the 6 series, so I am on the lookout for a set of them.

mmitev

Btw, medik, do a search on the forum for "spacers 5mm/15mm" or similar and you will find a few really good pics of a member with 124s with spacers and lowered. That way you can get an idea what is achievable with the 124s

medik13

Yeah I tried the 5mm/15mm combo. I had to ditch the 5mm. Too much vibrations. The 15mm in the rear was awesome with the 124's. I am thinking to mount the 124's back up and lower it a tad more.
OR maybe its time for me to venture in the aftermarket world and add some deep lipped 20" and coilovers???

Oh sooo frustrated and don't know what to do???

mmitev

my 5mm H&R spacers perform perfectly well, no problems whatsoever. something must have been wrong with your particular set.
however lookswise, now I would buy 10mm/20mm instead. But if I buy the 19'' wheels which are a bit wider, the 5/15mm will be perfect.

Re: 20 inch and coilovers - that's a completely different budget area and a different conversation alltogehter
Let's just say that it's mouthwatering what some members here have achieved lookswise with 20 inch and coilovers...

myfiveserie1818

looking good bro!

medik13

Thanks Brother!!!

Anyhow, I have decided that this is not the set for me. I have put them up on Ebay after just one day. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...CA:MOTORS:1123

Thanks to all for the comments.

cderr14

Very nice transition. I think it looks clean as it sits now. I wouldnt add mtech bumpers.

CMS062407

those looked good man. I have a platinum bronze metallic E60 as well. How do you think a black wheel would look on our color? specifically the miro 111 wheels.