New wheels for the M5
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Sep 22 2005, 06:12 PM
wolverine,
Being a mesh-lover myself, I say go with that BBS in 20" if you like that mesh style (16-spokes).? Or if you really want to fill that wheel well, go for 21".
I know you've seen this before, but here it is again...boo-yah!
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Being a mesh-lover myself, I say go with that BBS in 20" if you like that mesh style (16-spokes).? Or if you really want to fill that wheel well, go for 21".
I know you've seen this before, but here it is again...boo-yah!
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Isnt this hamann wheels?Does anybody know what mode these wheels are?Thanks
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Originally Posted by indonesianm5' date='Sep 22 2005, 04:33 PM
Isnt this hamann wheels?Does anybody know what mode these wheels are?Thanks
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I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by "mode".
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Sep 22 2005, 06:37 PM
[quote name='indonesianm5' date='Sep 22 2005, 04:33 PM']Isnt this hamann wheels?Does anybody know what mode these wheels are?Thanks
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I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by "mode".
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[/quote]sorry i mean model
O so they're limited?They're so nice!Do you know where they are sold?
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yea as everyone as pretty much said, the oem rims for the M5 looks better. but it looks like you like mesh wheels so if it makes you happy then by all means go for those BBS rims. but of all the 3 rims in this thread the Hartge wheels are off the scale, absolutely so domineering, they have presence and give the car such an undeniable stance, anyone who sees em has to look @ them.
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Hartge all the way but, those pics are of Hartge 21's. Thats why they look so incredible. I'm sure the 20's look good too but the crazy aggressive look you see there is 21's.
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I like the Hartge wheels myself. But it sounds like you are hooked on the BBS mesh, which looks nice too. I don't think you have to worry about going with the 20s, especially with the M5. They would look much better IMO, and you shouldn't get a harsh ride, unless you modify your suspension to something stiffer.
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I prefer the ordinary 19" rims better
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I would also stick with the OEM rims. Given the BMW engineers spent so much time tweaking the M5 to maximize handling, I am worried that with aftermarket rims, you may lose some of the balance.
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' date='Oct 12 2005, 05:35 PM
I would also stick with the OEM rims.? Given the BMW engineers spent so much time tweaking the M5 to maximize handling, I am worried that with aftermarket rims, you may lose some of the balance.
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I've decided to go with the above combo because I think it will give me better performance. Lighter wheel and tire combo's will cut about 30 lbs off the unsprung, rotating weight. Stiffer sidewalls may change the handling a bit, but probably for the better. You might be right about the balance though - I will probably use the OEM rims and Conti tires for my initial track setup. I'll report back on the difference.
I just can't warm up to the Hartges, in fact I wouldn't be caught dead in them. To me, they are way over the top. Plus they are quite heavy, over 35 lbs each, so they will certainly not improve the performance of the car. And the fake fasteners make them look cheap. Just goes to show you, lots of different takes on what makes a good looking wheel...