17 inch Radial spoke alloy wheel style 244
08-22-2009, 11:45 AM
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Hello All,
Im not realy new to the forums, but i have never posted before. I am due to order a new 520d SE business edition E61 next week as a company car on a 3 year lease. However due to some interior upgrades i have opted for i cant afford to get 18/19inch alloys, which is a shame because i think they really make the car. So my question is this:-
I am thinking of upgarding from the star spoke style alloys style 243 to 17 inch Radial spoke alloy wheels style 244, both are 17 inch wheels but i would like some opinions as to which of the 2 wheel styles is the nicer and it would be a real bonus if anyone could post pictures of cars with both style wheels on that would be superb.
I have looked for some pics online but i cant find any.
Many thanks for your help.
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Dan
Im not realy new to the forums, but i have never posted before. I am due to order a new 520d SE business edition E61 next week as a company car on a 3 year lease. However due to some interior upgrades i have opted for i cant afford to get 18/19inch alloys, which is a shame because i think they really make the car. So my question is this:-
I am thinking of upgarding from the star spoke style alloys style 243 to 17 inch Radial spoke alloy wheels style 244, both are 17 inch wheels but i would like some opinions as to which of the 2 wheel styles is the nicer and it would be a real bonus if anyone could post pictures of cars with both style wheels on that would be superb.
I have looked for some pics online but i cant find any.
Many thanks for your help.
Regards
Dan
08-22-2009, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='985958' date='Aug 22 2009, 11:36 PM
08-23-2009, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='985997' date='Aug 23 2009, 05:34 AM
Damn Calvin - where'd you find these. I LOVE this one - time to start looking at sizes for it.
08-23-2009, 07:09 AM
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Hey Calvin the pictures are great thanks.
If anyone has any pictures of cars with either of these wheel styles on so i can compare them then i would be really grateful.
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Dan
If anyone has any pictures of cars with either of these wheel styles on so i can compare them then i would be really grateful.
Regards
Dan
08-23-2009, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='985958' date='Aug 23 2009, 02:36 AM
Are we supposed to find the two that match in there?
08-23-2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by danpercival' post='986109' date='Aug 23 2009, 10:09 AM
Hey Calvin the pictures are great thanks.
If anyone has any pictures of cars with either of these wheel styles on so i can compare them then i would be really grateful.
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Dan
If anyone has any pictures of cars with either of these wheel styles on so i can compare them then i would be really grateful.
Regards
Dan
08-23-2009, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='986022' date='Aug 23 2009, 03:55 AM
Nah, the one you really want to scope out is Style 172.
A little biased are we?
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My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
I prefer the 244's but then again I do have them. I do miss my old M-Sport with 172's on though!!
08-24-2009, 10:47 AM
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Hey K44ent,
Thanks for the pictures they are exactly what i was looking for. I have ordered my car today a flat black with the 244 alloy wheels on, i cant tell if yours is black or blue but it gives me an idea of what mine will look like, and im delighted as yours looks a lovely car.
Like you my current 520d is an M sport and i have the 172 alloys on it! i am really gutted to be loosing the looks i.e the 19in wheels and the M Style body kit, but i think overll it will be a nicer car because i ordered the business edition so i have a few nice extras in the cabin. What do you think?
Also, how does your SE compare to your M Sport?
Regards
Dan
Thanks for the pictures they are exactly what i was looking for. I have ordered my car today a flat black with the 244 alloy wheels on, i cant tell if yours is black or blue but it gives me an idea of what mine will look like, and im delighted as yours looks a lovely car.
Like you my current 520d is an M sport and i have the 172 alloys on it! i am really gutted to be loosing the looks i.e the 19in wheels and the M Style body kit, but i think overll it will be a nicer car because i ordered the business edition so i have a few nice extras in the cabin. What do you think?
Also, how does your SE compare to your M Sport?
Regards
Dan