Wheels for a 2005 545i

[rschafnitz]

Does anyone have any ideas on what kind of wheels to get for my 545i? If anyone has any pictures as well, that would be great. I am looking for 19". Let me know, thanks.

Robert

 

[Tom]

Check out this rendition I created for ToolFan awhile back for his 530.

These are Breyton Spirits

 

[rschafnitz]

Thanks Tom, they look great, I actually was thinking about those. Let me know if you have any other ideas. What do you think, chrome or silver?

Thanks Robert

 

[bahnstormer]

jump on www.tirerack.com to get some ideas

 

[wolverine]

Absolute best wheels you can buy IMO - BBS RS-GT's. 2 piece forged with diamond black centers and diamond polished rims. Expensive, but light, incredibly strong, and great looking.

 

[bahnstormer]

do u have any specs on those wheels?
as far as weight/size goes?

 

[wolverine]

do u have any specs on those wheels?
as far as weight/size goes?

If you're talking about the BBS wheels, they are 19 x 8.5 with 15mm offset in front, 19 x 9.5 with 25mm offset in the rear. The front is about 22 lbs, the rear about 23 - very light for 19's. Expensive though - you can actually save a couple pounds and a few hundred dollars if you go with the 1 piece forged RGR's. I just liked the look of the 2 piece better.

 

[rschafnitz]

As for those BBS wheels with the low pro tires, how is the ride feel??

 

[wolverine]

As for those BBS wheels with the low pro tires, how is the ride feel??

The ride is very very good. In fact, the ride with this setup is considerably better than the OEM runflats on 18" rims!

 

[Chesty Bonds]

Yeah I've heard very bad things about the ride quality on BMWs fitted with runflats. I'm really not sure that they're worth the trouble (or the money!)