166 vs 167 wheels on Alpine white ?
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From: St. Louis, MO USA
My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Originally Posted by wcbimmer' post='477401' date='Oct 3 2007, 09:19 AM
If possible, I'd like to use the same stock tires that the 550i sport will come with and just swap them on to the new 167 wheels. I don't exactly know what size tires will be on the 172s when the car is delivered but I will call dealer today to find out. I did learn that the 172s have offset of 18 (front) / 32 (rear) while the 167s have offset of 12 / 28. Unfortunately, I have no clue whether this is related to the M5 or M6 version of the 167s. Ugh!
BTW, the 167s really look sweet on your car!
BTW, the 167s really look sweet on your car!
Lou
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='477480' date='Oct 3 2007, 10:08 AM
The stock tires on the 172's are 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear. I purchased "standard offset" 167's (offset 12 Front - 28 Rear) and had the stock tires that came on my 172's mounted on them. Works great, no spacers needed.
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Music to my ears !
Now I just have to find a buyer for the 172's when the car comes is . . .
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My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Originally Posted by wcbimmer' post='477628' date='Oct 3 2007, 05:04 PM
Music to my ears ! Now I just have to find a buyer for the 172's when the car comes is . . .
Now I just have to find a buyer for the 172's when the car comes is . . .
Lou
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='477640' date='Oct 3 2007, 03:50 PM
Not until I've sold mine!
Lou
Lou
It will be awhile before my car arrives on west coast (ED is not until first week in Nov, then long boat ride) so no need for you to take the first low ball offer that comes along.
(I would be curious to learn what is a resonable price to ask for on a set of new take off 172s)
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My Ride: 2008 E60 M5/SMG (LCI)
Interlagos Blue/Black Merino
Aux input, sun protection glass, Bluetooth, Voice control
i originally had the 166's and loved them..
i changed them after a month as my dealer needed to compensate me and offered me new 167's plus new boots. so i took 'em. didn't initially warm to them (i have Interlagos blue by the way), then slowly grew to love 'em. now i simply wouldn't go back.
1) you don't see many M5's with the 167's on (certainly near me at least).
2) damn site easier to clean !!!!!!!!
3) stands out more
4) more aggressive styling
i changed them after a month as my dealer needed to compensate me and offered me new 167's plus new boots. so i took 'em. didn't initially warm to them (i have Interlagos blue by the way), then slowly grew to love 'em. now i simply wouldn't go back.
1) you don't see many M5's with the 167's on (certainly near me at least).
2) damn site easier to clean !!!!!!!!
3) stands out more
4) more aggressive styling
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My Ride: 08 535i, A/T & Paddle Shifters, AW, NB Leather, Sport, Premium, Nav, 6FL
I had the same dilemma and decided to go for 166 because it's more suited for the 5 IMO. The 167 is also nice that it gives a very sporty look on our 5 but at the end of the day the 166 still makes my head turn more every time i see one on the road. FYI, this is how i decide on which mid to choose: It's whatever that catches more of my attention. Good luck on your choice. Either one is nice! 
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='476691' date='Oct 1 2007, 10:11 PM
lol. my car is alright. i wonder how black would be sometimes.
I was considering white too, but got a better deal on silver grey. Close call.
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
^_____________
Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='476532' date='Oct 1 2007, 01:31 PM
I would go with 166, because a) I prefer them b) they are M5 wheels!
But the 167 are better, technically : very light and more resistant than 166!
But the 167 are better, technically : very light and more resistant than 166!
