Need help with these 17 inchers!

Tallest · 03-25-2012, 04:06 PM

Hi guys! Which 17 inch rim looks best on my car? Top pic is 160s, bottom is 161s. I know this is a hilarious thread for E90 post in a way where every man and his dog has 19s or 20s!

Until I upgrade to 162 Elipsoids (I'm looking for a decent set of used as after long thoughts it seems the OEM 162s is what I like best for E90) I have to keep with 17s for time being.

Why I'm asking? These two wheel styles are my current choices and my car now comes with 160s but a friend said he could swap his 161s if I like with small extra payment.

My old Tiag E90 had 161s and I quite liked them, but before I go back I'd like to see what others think.

Whorning · 03-25-2012, 04:16 PM

tbh neither of them are really my cup of tea, but if you have to pay extra for the 161, i say just keep the 160. i don't think the 161 would really be worth the extra money

Alen E90 · 03-25-2012, 04:18 PM

definitely 161

Tallest · 03-25-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Whorning

tbh neither of them are really my cup of tea, but if you have to pay extra for the 161, i say just keep the 160. i don't think the 161 would really be worth the extra money

I know, there isn't much 17s one could like so ignore that prejudice really. I think car will have a BMW performance drop with 162s once I'm done with it.

Schm · 03-25-2012, 04:35 PM

Both wheels look alright, 161s look a bit sportier but like said above, Id go the least expensive route until you can get 162s.

Tallest · 03-26-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Schm

Both wheels look alright, 161s look a bit sportier but like said above, Id go the least expensive route until you can get 162s.

Yup, but if either is available as no cost option, which then? I'm leaning towards 161s (easier to clean, look sporty, staggered) still... the poll results are inconclusive!

m3pare · 03-26-2012, 02:03 AM

I like the 160s over the 161s. Kinda looks like a baby Alpina-esqe wheel. I see the 161s everywhere.

Tallest · 03-26-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by josephbryan

I like the 160s over the 161s. Kinda looks like a baby Alpina-esqe wheel. I see the 161s everywhere.

Yup, with that color it does have a bit of Alpina about it. I actually would be happy to bag one used but they are only manual gearboxes until most recent models (which are very expensive).

Surprised most voting for my current wheels, I guess they must be not so common in US and it's partially a novelty factor.

mastermayhm · 03-26-2012, 09:02 AM

voted before i even read the post...after reading i like my choice even more....i would never pay for the 161s esp if i already had the 160s. im sure itll be fun for a new look for a minute tho..

NYe60chrisIU · 03-26-2012, 11:02 AM

nice photoshop skills

Z3->WRX->335 · 03-26-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by josephbryan

I like the 160s over the 161s. Kinda looks like a baby Alpina-esqe wheel. I see the 161s everywhere.

I agree 100%

edirtaynine · 03-26-2012, 06:17 PM

i would never pay extra money to have 17s. even if it's only a couple of dollars. if you're already on 17s, just keep it that way, unless the other set has way better and newer tires. then it would make the trade + cash worth it for the tires.

Tallest · 03-27-2012, 12:11 PM

I agree on tyre issue, i think tyres will be an upside for me since they're non-RFT. Friend is selling car so for him actually having RFT is good as buyers usually ask "where's the fking spare!".

merchomini · 04-03-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermayhm

voted before i even read the post...after reading i like my choice even more....i would never pay for the 161s esp if i already had the 160s. im sure itll be fun for a new look for a minute tho..

datbimmerdoe · 04-04-2012, 01:17 AM

i vote: don't bother n spend more time lookin 4 a decent set of 162s.

View Poll Results: Which 17in rim looks best here?
Style 160 Spider spoke (pic 1)	17	45.95%
Style 161 Double spoke (pic 2)	20	54.05%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

03-25-2012, 04:06 PM	#1
Tallest Major General 1301 Rep 6,308 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	Need help with these 17 inchers! Hi guys! Which 17 inch rim looks best on my car? Top pic is 160s, bottom is 161s. I know this is a hilarious thread for E90 post in a way where every man and his dog has 19s or 20s! Until I upgrade to 162 Elipsoids (I'm looking for a decent set of used as after long thoughts it seems the OEM 162s is what I like best for E90) I have to keep with 17s for time being. Why I'm asking? These two wheel styles are my current choices and my car now comes with 160s but a friend said he could swap his 161s if I like with small extra payment. My old Tiag E90 had 161s and I quite liked them, but before I go back I'd like to see what others think. Attached Images __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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Whorning Major 121 Rep 1,301 Posts Drives: AW E90 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [6.86]	tbh neither of them are really my cup of tea, but if you have to pay extra for the 161, i say just keep the 160. i don't think the 161 would really be worth the extra money __________________ LCI Rear Conversion \| Custom BBS CH l Karbonwerke CF CSL Trunk l Duke Dynamics Performance Diffuser \| LTBMW Custom Molded Lip \| ST Coilovers \| JB3 PnP
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	definitely 161 __________________ TiAg FTW!
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Schm Colonel 164 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (3)	Both wheels look alright, 161s look a bit sportier but like said above, Id go the least expensive route until you can get 162s. __________________ 2006 E90 330i.
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m3pare Banned 530 Rep 43,411 Posts Drives: OBD1 M3. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MFEST HQ iTrader: (6)	I like the 160s over the 161s. Kinda looks like a baby Alpina-esqe wheel. I see the 161s everywhere.
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mastermayhm Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,773 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: INPLS, IN iTrader: (13)	voted before i even read the post...after reading i like my choice even more....i would never pay for the 161s esp if i already had the 160s. im sure itll be fun for a new look for a minute tho.. __________________ e90 330 > e90 LCI N54 > e70 x5 50i > f12 M6 GC > f15 x5 50i > f90 M5
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i would never pay extra money to have 17s. even if it's only a couple of dollars. if you're already on 17s, just keep it that way, unless the other set has way better and newer tires. then it would make the trade + cash worth it for the tires.
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Tallest Major General 1301 Rep 6,308 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	I agree on tyre issue, i think tyres will be an upside for me since they're non-RFT. Friend is selling car so for him actually having RFT is good as buyers usually ask "where's the fking spare!". __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	i vote: don't bother n spend more time lookin 4 a decent set of 162s. __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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