Help Me Pick a Wheel

[Haissam]

black on black, black on black, black on black :blah: :blah: every other black car is running black rims these days :blah: :blah:

If it's black you're looking for, then no need to waste AED30,000 on such rims! Nobody will be able to tell the difference...

+287382738278 :iagree::whathesaid:

we've all seen black LMs on the phoenix yellow m3 & they look like sharjah rims :thumbsdown:

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[petrolhead]

it's just the hub diameter and offset that are different.

it's very simple, add hub centric rings + 10mm spacers = Perfecto for your M5

No the bore is different Audi and MB specs are 113 vs 120 for the BMW

[Stratus650]

No the bore is different Audi and MB specs are 113 vs 120 for the BMW

Hmmm.... I guess i missed this one :P

But if you check bbs-usa.com, and select E60 M5, these wheels are offered !

[petrolhead]

I will look into it... also I didn't know they made CH in 20"

[petrolhead]

This is what I found available for the M5 according to BBS USA website
BBS RE: Forged

Front 20x9 ET 13
Rear 20x10 ET 20

BBS CH-R: Cast

Front 20x9 ET 24
Rear 20x10.5 ET24


But I think the offset might be an issue... need probably 15-20mm spacers to fit properly... according to this wheel offset calculator site

[Bruno]

when you speak about forged and cast etc... you make it sound like it really makes a difference.

i say spend the money elsewhere.

[RAFiK]

Rami ... how much would you be paying ?!?! ... around 10K US$ ??? pointless ... get ASR Exhaust System and boost up your car mate ! OR you can at least just do proper engine modification instead !

[petrolhead]

Yes a difference between a bigger and heavier wheel does make a difference in acceleration, mpg etc... Also, it's not going to cost that much... max I'm willing to go is AED 15,000... ASR exhaust is nice but too loud (I don't want to be pulled over or impound the car...plus with shipping it here will cost almost AED 20,000)... No real engine mod for the M5 unless you go NOS or FI and that isn't worth it, plus what do I need all this power for... I'm doing suspension mods first, then at some point light brake mods

[RAFiK]

Yes a difference between a bigger and heavier wheel does make a difference in acceleration, mpg etc... Also, it's not going to cost that much... max I'm willing to go is AED 15,000... ASR exhaust is nice but too loud (I don't want to be pulled over or impound the car...plus with shipping it here will cost almost AED 20,000)... No real engine mod for the M5 unless you go NOS or FI and that isn't worth it, plus what do I need all this power for... I'm doing suspension mods first, then at some point light brake mods

then i say forget the rims now and get ur self a good suspension kit then a BBK and u have a track car !!

[Moe]

Yes a difference between a bigger and heavier wheel does make a difference in acceleration, mpg etc... Also, it's not going to cost that much... max I'm willing to go is AED 15,000... ASR exhaust is nice but too loud (I don't want to be pulled over or impound the car...plus with shipping it here will cost almost AED 20,000)... No real engine mod for the M5 unless you go NOS or FI and that isn't worth it, plus what do I need all this power for... I'm doing suspension mods first, then at some point light brake mods

+1
I say go for the rims man, they will change the appearance of ur car totally.
:popcorn:
now if u wanna go for the rims, i say go Black thats my personal opinion though :woot:

[petrolhead]

then i say forget the rims now and get ur self a good suspension kit then a BBK and u have a track car !!

I already got the springs, and waiting for the sway bars to come in... BBK is at a later stage, brakes are already very good, just need different pads and SS lines and fluid

[RAFiK]

i'd say save the money for the SMG pump ..... it costs freakin 25000 AED LOL ..

[M_Powerholic]

Let him buy the rims for god's sake ! :rofl:

[petrolhead]

i'd say save the money for the SMG pump ..... it costs freakin 25000 AED LOL ..

Correction it's 15,000 :rofl: but it doesn't look like a pump failure but something electronic

[Haissam]

Also, it's not going to cost that much... max I'm willing to go is AED 15,000...

15k AED for a set of 20" BBS LMs!?

i thought they'd cost more like 30k with tyres!