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11-16-2006, 06:46 AM
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I am currently debating getting new wheels for my 530i. I have the 123 18inch wheels from the sport package on now with dunlop runflats. I am thinking about the BMW 128 style versus the BMW 172 or 166 multispokes.
What do you all think about the five star look of the 128's? I saw a 550i yesterday with them and the m-tech bumpers and I was very impressed. However, the look of the 172's and 166's are equally nice.
I would appreciate other opinions and pics if you have them on your vehicles....Thanks guys!!!!
What do you all think about the five star look of the 128's? I saw a 550i yesterday with them and the m-tech bumpers and I was very impressed. However, the look of the 172's and 166's are equally nice.
I would appreciate other opinions and pics if you have them on your vehicles....Thanks guys!!!!
11-16-2006, 06:56 AM
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I'd go w/ the 172 or the 128 as they are option wheel for sure as the 166 consider what come std for M5 and 167 on M6... the 128 has a classy look but I like 172 the most.
11-16-2006, 09:38 AM
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11-16-2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='356882' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:01 PM
167 would be my first choice for both light weight and style. 
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...and that's the rear (9 1/2")
11-16-2006, 01:17 PM
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I am in the US....Ohio. The roads are all pretty nice around here. I am going to go with the 172's. I am pretty sure about it. I love the look of those wheels. I have never seen a car in person with them, but think the pics are gorgeous.
The 167's are nice, but I like a little more meat to my spoke than that (hence the 128's). Although, as light as they are I bet it might make the car all the little bit quicker.
Now to decide on whether or not to add the paddle shifters....
The 167's are nice, but I like a little more meat to my spoke than that (hence the 128's). Although, as light as they are I bet it might make the car all the little bit quicker.
Now to decide on whether or not to add the paddle shifters....
11-16-2006, 03:01 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Black
As it was time to change the original run-flats, I decided to change the wheels and also ditch the run-flats, which frankly I did not like. So, I went for the 166s and shod them with Conti SportContacts. Am enjoying a much more enjoyable drive now - smoother, softer, and quieter. Looks good too!
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