Installing 166 M5 Wheels on a 04 545

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09-05-2007 | 05:29 PM

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nyrz

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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i - Alpine White - Mods : "We're working on it..."

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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='466242' date='Sep 5 2007, 06:42 PM

Unfortunately, the hubcentric rings only reduced the vibration.
I remember putting on the new wheels with rings and then driving for a few miles with no problem. As soon as I hit the highway, all bets were off.
If the vibration had been cured, I would not have thrown in the towel and purchased the OEMs. I remember posting some good reports after I first got the rings, but my hope were all dashed after a few days passed.

I tried to buy 3 different types of rings. My Lake Shore wheels were just not good.

After fully disclosing the vibration problem, I sold them on this site for $250 for all four.

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hey Monaco, thanks for the input

I did see your posting, and sorry to hear that. It seems though that your case seems to be isolated, I really have looked all over the forum including other bmw forums, and heard more positive than negative, not to say that yours wasnt true but I guess Im hoping that your set of wheels was just a bad batch

I didnt decide what I want to do, but again... If Im going OEM, Im going to wait till I either purchase the M5 or M6 , and do that Euro Delivery.. this 545i for me, is just a toy/daily driver/beat up car..

I will keep you posted on what I do, and the results . take care

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09-06-2007 | 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck W.' post='465414' date='Sep 3 2007, 02:53 PM

Yes, with OEM M5 wheels. No rubbing, no problem!

+1 166's with 285/30/19's no rubbing in rear.

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10-31-2007 | 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Veight' post='466705' date='Sep 6 2007, 05:55 PM

+1 166's with 285/30/19's no rubbing in rear.

Veight - how you been? Hey how are those Pilot Sports holding up? I am considering some now to put on 19" 166. Did you go with 275 or 285 in rear? Please let me know.

WMBIII.

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