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Old 4th March 2008, 05:14   #1
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Is it me, or does GM like our wheels?
The new ZR-1 seems to share a certain design cue with our beloved E39s and it is definitely in the wheels. Mine are in chrome so I guess it was easier to see.

Does anyone else share this opinion?
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Old 4th March 2008, 05:22   #2
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The new ZR-1 seems to share a certain design cue with our beloved E39s and it is definitely in the wheels. Mine are in chrome so I guess it was easier to see.

Does anyone else share this opinion?
Imitation is the highest form of flattery... and yes that was one of the first things I noticed about the ZR-1.
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Old 4th March 2008, 05:22   #3
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Nope, dont agree. I mean they look like a lot of aftermarket wheels I've seen on M5s.....but they dont look much like the stocks to me.
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slight resemblence
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That 10 spoke design is actually common on the racetrack, so I think BMW actually took it from there, certainly to give the M5 a slight race look.
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