http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9859/image010wi9.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1285/image007za8.jpg

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6220/image009wt7.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3770/image012sa5.jpg


And speed after that:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7349/image008ut6.jpg


Tires are Michelin Pilot Alpin, 225 60 R16.


P.S. what's the name of these wheels?

it looks nice i think these OE wheels right?

The look like 7-series wheels.

The look like 7-series wheels.
Are you feeling well gumbi? You didn't make any comments about the lack of deep lips...:lol

I like the ones on the background bimmer...:buttrock

The look like 7-series wheels.

7 series wheels won't fit due to smaller center bore. BTW, car looks good.

The look like 7-series wheels.
Those are from new 525.

Looks good!!!
Very classy, and those tires look like they will keep you glued to the road!!!
:thumbup:

Those are from new 525.

Prove it. :) I'm not aware of a 'new 525'.

Not the same wheels, but here's your new 525...

http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw_5_series_525i_sedan/


These look close....
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/6799/2005bmw525sedanext1qv5.jpg

Not the same wheels, but here's your new 525...

http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw_5_series_525i_sedan/


These look close....
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/6799/2005bmw525sedanext1qv5.jpg

Are you saying I should lose my NA-centric view of the world?

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/5/default

Regardless, I still haven't seen those wheels on a 'new BMW'. Or any BMW for that matter. This is the first one I've seen.

nice wheels very clean

140+ MPH on R rated tires is not the greatest idea you ever had either. If you are going to drive like a nut at least get some Z rated rubber! :)

I always have to remind myself that my snows are R rated.

Come on..... let's take it one step further. R rated tires, 145 mph, snapping pics with a digital camera or a cell phone with no eyes on the road.

Those are the base E60 525i wheels starting in 2004 and ending whenever.

What's up with the Michigan plates?

140+ MPH on R rated tires is not the greatest idea you ever had either. If you are going to drive like a nut at least get some Z rated rubber! :)

I always have to remind myself that my snows are R rated.
The 'R' in his post stands for 'radial'. The Michelin Pilot Alpins are at least H-rated.

Tires are Michelin Pilot Alpin, 225 60 R16.

Isn't 225/55 R16 the correct size?

Come on pete - you're ruining a good ribbing.

Well, 140+ mph on H-rated winter tires and snapping photos is still pretty bad. :)

Are you saying I should lose my NA-centric view of the world?

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/5/default

Regardless, I still haven't seen those wheels on a 'new BMW'. Or any BMW for that matter. This is the first one I've seen.

Yep.. expand yer horizons man!!!!
:weedsmili

I was just kidding. Heres a chart of speed ratings for fun.
http://www.kaltire.com/retail/about_your_tires/speedchart.php

note there is no R speed rating- R must be reserved for "radial" :)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9859/image010wi9.jpg


very interesting pic. you have your car with the most base e60 wheels, and then you have a 528 in the background with the most base e39 wheels. both of which you hardly ever see. weird.

140+ MPH on R rated tires is not the greatest idea you ever had either. If you are going to drive like a nut at least get some Z rated rubber! :)

I always have to remind myself that my snows are R rated.

Z ..... Rims are not my style but each to his own.

225/60? hmm.. too much rubber on the side there.

235/55/16 would match a 90s camaro.. still a bit too much.

dont like low profile?

Go this route. :evil2

Do E60 and E39s share the same hub size? I thought the E60 was smaller?

nah, they're the same.

^^ since when? :confused

last I checked e60 is 72.56mm and e39 is 74.1mm

7 series wheels won't fit due to smaller center bore. BTW, car looks good.

E60 wheels have the same bore as 7-series wheels as well, 72.6.

Do E60 and E39s share the same hub size? I thought the E60 was smaller?

nah, they're the same.

Incorrect.

E39 = 74.1
E60 = 72.6

Sorry for my mistake.

Wheels are from 525 E60:

http://www.autos-wholesale.com/images/nJPpf2fU2qP29KbcyTJno1uMOYPx.jpg


http://www.cuautosales.com/inventory/displayimage?vehicle=183&size=2

And tires are H - 210 km/h.

P.S. what's the name of these wheels?

they're style 83s'...

they're style 83s'...

I don't care much for them myself. They look too much like something Ford would do on a Ranger.

Go this route. :evil2


Show off!

J/K man i love those wheels.

its funny how much better they look on an E39 then the E60...

Now each to his purse and tastes. There are people who have 19" or 20" (which I personally think are fugly, but I would not comment if asked). Also 16" if I recall are still factory size rims, so what's wrong with that?
I have a set of 18" for summer and a set of 16" for winter. The 18 are style 65 and the 16 are style 66 (the winters) and I like them very much and I don't care about other peoples opinion. If you don't have something nice to say, just keep it to yourself.

Nice car. I am not fond of your rims, but they do look OK on your car.

There are people who have 19" or 20" (which I personally think are fugly

Agreed

..but I would not comment if asked.

Why not? If someone asks you for an opinion, why not be honest with them? Lying is much worse. Your true friends will see through that eventually.

Also 16" if I recall are still factory size rims, so what's wrong with that?

Did someone say something was wrong with 16" wheels? I might have missed that.

I don't care about other peoples opinion. If you don't have something nice to say, just keep it to yourself.

If you don't care, telling someone to keep their opinion to themselves makes you sound a little conflicted on the subject.

And finally..... don't ask for opinions on the Internet unless you want them. That's all it boils down to.

Prove it. :) I'm not aware of a 'new 525'.

That's a european model (the 525). Notice the european background (like the other 5 with steel wheels - probably a 520i)?

very interesting pic. you have your car with the most base e60 wheels, and then you have a 528 in the background with the most base e39 wheels. both of which you hardly ever see. weird.

The picture is from europe... BMW doesn't sell 5's with steel rims here. Look at the truck and the house in the background also.

The picture is from europe... BMW doesn't sell 5's with steel rims here. Look at the truck and the house in the background also.

Yeah... I was just looking at the North American offerings. A large oversight on my part! Doh!

Show off!

J/K man i love those wheels.

I whore the rims - - I love them too and thanks.

The picture is from europe... BMW doesn't sell 5's with steel rims here. Look at the truck and the house in the background also.

what are you talking about? both of those wheels are available in the US. Ive seen them a few times. this has nothing to do with europe. they are the non-premium package wheels, as base as you can get...

Go this route. :evil2
Now THAT my friends is a real rim!! :buttrock VERY SWEET Nero! :redspot