View Poll Results: Should I trade my rims?
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I would swap out the 125s for the 172s. The 125s are handsome wheels but they seem better matched to a less radical shape than the E60, such as the E39. For example, I adored the M Parallel wheels that graced my 2003 E39 540i Sport but I think that they would not look as good on my much swoopier E60.
Only thing with 172s is get ready to spend a lot of time and effort cleaning them. But I think that they are worth it.
I would swap out the 125s for the 172s. The 125s are handsome wheels but they seem better matched to a less radical shape than the E60, such as the E39. For example, I adored the M Parallel wheels that graced my 2003 E39 540i Sport but I think that they would not look as good on my much swoopier E60.
Only thing with 172s is get ready to spend a lot of time and effort cleaning them. But I think that they are worth it.
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you probably don't need anymore feedback.. but DO IT!
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do it, and get some low dust brake pads...you'll need them
how does he have rft's on the 172's if they are OEM? OEM 172's on LCI 550i's come with non RFT conti's...
how does he have rft's on the 172's if they are OEM? OEM 172's on LCI 550i's come with non RFT conti's...
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1034939' date='Oct 17 2009, 08:47 PM
do it, and get some low dust brake pads...you'll need them
how does he have rft's on the 172's if they are OEM? OEM 172's on LCI 550i's come with non RFT conti's...
how does he have rft's on the 172's if they are OEM? OEM 172's on LCI 550i's come with non RFT conti's...
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1034948' date='Oct 17 2009, 09:06 PM
Yes, Gene the pics he sent show RFT Bridgestone Potenzas
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1034949' date='Oct 17 2009, 09:08 PM
then u definitely want to keep your non RFT's (like you said earlier), hope he's local so you can do a wheel and tire swap...
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I vote yes, too. I thought about getting 125s because I like the wheel and I can get a set at a good price. Then, like others have said, I think that wheel is a little dated. Better on an older model.
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Originally Posted by SBrown712' post='1034964' date='Oct 17 2009, 09:43 PM
I vote yes, too. I thought about getting 125s because I like the wheel and I can get a set at a good price. Then, like others have said, I think that wheel is a little dated. Better on an older model.
