Photoshop: SG E91 w/ Style 166

Zagor · 02-12-2006, 12:46 PM

While waiting for delivery, I'm contemplating which wheels to buy. I really like the CSL wheels (especially after seeing diesel007's drool-inducing photos) and mesh/crossed spoke wheels like the ASA AR-1, ACE Rex etc. However I have a feeling those wheels are quite "E46:y". The Bangled E90 has a very different design language, which also shows in the wheel designs.

So currently I'm leaning towards the Style 166 (E60 M5) wheels. I've found a place which sells nice-looking 18-inch replicas with suitable offsets. But how will they look on my SG E91? I whipped up a quick cut&paste job using photos by alelocate (car) and titanium06 (wheels).

I really like the look of this. But does 18 inches look like this? Or is this more like 19-20 inches?

eshamas21 · 02-12-2006, 09:36 PM

Love the rims.... i think there at least 19's if not bigger... now way there 18's..suprised no one has em on an e90

yujini · 02-12-2006, 11:55 PM

isn't that photoshopped? All I know is you can't just stick the 19 inch M5 wheels in the e90.

Hula-Hula · 02-13-2006, 12:29 AM

go for 19" for that effect... my 2 cents! Good luck viking!

E90-4life · 02-13-2006, 12:40 AM

Not bad, wish it were real.

Zagor · 02-13-2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hula-Hula

go for 19" for that effect... my 2 cents! Good luck viking!

Thanks, but I've decided to go with 18" to strike a compromise between looks and comfort.

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Not bad, wish it were real.

It will be, in week 12.

Although I've specced mine without roof rails, so it will look a little more like this:

davinet78 · 02-13-2006, 04:51 AM

if you are going for 18" the best rims for me are the 162

Zagor · 02-13-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by davinet78

if you are going for 18" the best rims for me are the 162

The 162s are not bad, but need spacers to look their best in my opinion. Also, I want my car to look a little different than stock. A new set of wheels gives a nice "custom" look without being too exotic.

I'm pretty much set on the 166 replicas. Now if only week 12 would come a bit faster...

vladinecko · 02-13-2006, 01:34 PM

wow, those rims are kickin'!

shragon · 02-13-2006, 01:46 PM

looks good!

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Zagor . 11 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 330i Touring Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i Touring [0.00]	Photoshop: SG E91 w/ Style 166 While waiting for delivery, I'm contemplating which wheels to buy. I really like the CSL wheels (especially after seeing diesel007's drool-inducing photos) and mesh/crossed spoke wheels like the ASA AR-1, ACE Rex etc. However I have a feeling those wheels are quite "E46:y". The Bangled E90 has a very different design language, which also shows in the wheel designs. So currently I'm leaning towards the Style 166 (E60 M5) wheels. I've found a place which sells nice-looking 18-inch replicas with suitable offsets. But how will they look on my SG E91? I whipped up a quick cut&paste job using photos by alelocate (car) and titanium06 (wheels). I really like the look of this. But does 18 inches look like this? Or is this more like 19-20 inches? Attached Images
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eshamas21 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 390 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: So. California iTrader: (0)	Love the rims.... i think there at least 19's if not bigger... now way there 18's..suprised no one has em on an e90
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Hula-Hula Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,964 Posts Drives: ♥ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (0)	go for 19" for that effect... my 2 cents! Good luck viking! __________________
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