E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

M172 wheels

Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Yeah, i also like the M172 wheel a lot!!

But still, since you already have bmw OEM look-a-likes i would stay with thoses.

Except if you get a really good deal for those standards
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='271670' date='Apr 20 2006, 03:32 PM
I'm with mr_djurgarden here.
The 135s are fantastic
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by j9sht' post='265577' date='Apr 6 2006, 07:57 PM
Go for 172's, they are IMHO the best looking BMW OEM wheel
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Hi there. Just go my new 535d M Sport Toring taday in Deep Green with Beige and Dark Wood. I took a set of 172's down to the garage with me to fit on before I left but the rear tyre caught the arches when the car was lowered off the ramp. 8j 245/19's on the front and 9.5j 275/19's on the back-or not at the case seems to be. Anyone who can help please?
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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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I can't understand where the problem is with your car, mine were fitted the day i collected my car, no problems at all. No rubbing, even under load and i have now covered 3000 miles without an issue.

I suggest you get your dealer to check the rear suspension in case the problem is there????
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Old May 20, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple. 20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
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On the sport suspension with the self levelling (standard in the UK, don't know about anywhere else) the staggered 172's fit with no problems, and certainly no rubbing anywhere.



The ride on 19s with non-RF tyres (there are no BMW 19" RFs at the moment) is better Ithan the standard 135s with their runflats.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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when i had my 166 style fitted by the dealer he said the wheels do touch the plastic rear wheel liner slightly but only when the car was jacked up.

When it was lowered back down it was fine.

It is very tight though, only a fingers width from the inside tyre wall to the arch liner.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple. 20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
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Not seen a tourer with those before, looks good.
I wonder if they are slightly different offset or something from the 172s?

I tow with mine and have never had any suggestion of a rub
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Old May 25, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Blingo, you car is a looker

The comfort is acceptable with 19" as long as the tyres are NON RF's
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Old May 25, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='287624' date='May 25 2006, 05:59 PM
Blingo, you car is a looker

The comfort is acceptable with 19" as long as the tyres are NON RF's
Thankyou

I rate the non RF 19s better than the standard 18 RFs
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