Wheel Info - looking for 19x9 & 19x10 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

HBeylerian · 7th November 2004, 04:31

Fellow M5 Owners,

I'm in the market for a wheel/tire set for my 02 beast (new or preowned). I prefer to go wide with 19x9 & 19x10 as I feel this combo makes the car look more aggressive. I don't plan on upgrading the suspension or dropping the car - will I experience any rubbing? Any suggestions on wheel/tires that are in the $3,000-$4,000 price range? I'm interested in the following: black painted center with polished aluminum lip - 5 or multi spokes with rivets. See the attached link - unfortunately they only come in 19x9.5.

Also, what are the pros & cons of going wider (9 & 10 in width) vs. thinner (19x8.5 & 19x9.5) other than weight?

Please send me pics of your beast and wheel size info - this will help me in my decision making.

Much appreciated.
-Hratch Beylerian from NJ
hbeylerian5@hotmail.com

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...924889881&rd=1

http://www.groupawheels.com/images/N...lack-(3_4).jpg

Whizzkid11 · 7th November 2004, 05:08

With 19x10 wheels at the rear and depending on what tyres you go for - you will most likely have to roll the flares.

Additionally by rolling the flares the car looks "beefier" anyway.

What colour is your car? any pics?

HBeylerian · 7th November 2004, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whizzkid11

With 19x10 wheels at the rear and depending on what tyres you go for - you will most likely have to roll the flares.

Additionally by rolling the flares the car looks "beefier" anyway.

What colour is your car? any pics?

I didn't realize you have to roll the flares - what exactly does that mean - hammering in the interior lip of the wheel well? if I don't, will I experience wheel rub? there seems to be some problems with M5board servers as I'm getting error messages when attempting to post pics - anyhow - my M5 is Jet Black - I appreciate the info Whizzkid

ray540inyc · 7th November 2004, 07:55

call ben or email (ben@rogueengineering.com) at rogue engineering , they have a fender roller . they charged 75.00 a side for my 540.
you dont see it unless you stick your head in the well.
he's in ho hokus. get a short shifter and tranny mounts while your at it

tampa_M5 · 8th November 2004, 07:04

Check out the for sale section. I have very nice HRE 840R wheels for sale that are x9 and x10. The only thing is that they are 18" wheels, but being "R" they are made to look a little bigger than they are. They are also customized to accomodate BBK's. I'll make you a good deal if you are interested.

here is the link: HRE 840R 18" Wheels FOR SALE

-Jonathan

HBeylerian · 8th November 2004, 09:44

Jonathan,

Very nice wheels. Thanks for the offer but I have my heart set on 19s.

I appreciate the heads up.

-Hratch

MPRESIV · 8th November 2004, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whizzkid11

With 19x10 wheels at the rear and depending on what tyres you go for - you will most likely have to roll the flares.

What about 265 rear tires with a drop (no fender gap) and no fender rolling; will they rub?