RahulVyas

I bought new MRR GT-1 wheels for my 2005 545i (sports package). Took it to NTB but they refused to install the wheels because the front wheels are 8.5" wide while the current factory front wheels are 8" wide. They were saying there is not enough space between the strut and the wheel once they put it together. I have the eagle run flat tire and it has the rim protector lining, which protrudes out a bit to protect the rim from curb.

I bought them from need4speed from California through ebay. They are saying it's not a problem and it's a good fitment and will work fine. The guys at NTB say that the tire may rub the brake lines and create problem. I have seen pictures of 545i with these rims so please advice if it should be ok to install with run flat tires.

Thanks for your help.

mrfva

Welcome to the forum!

Hmmm... NTB's reasoning sounds fishy to me. What's your offset on the new rims?

I've got the MRR GT-1 in 20" staggered set-up:
- front: 20x8.5 offset 20 with 245/30/20
- rear: 20x10 offset 25 with 285/25/20

No rubbing on my car; I expect the same with yours unless you've got different offsets.

RahulVyas

Frank, Thanks a lot for your quick reply. Your car looks awesome. Love the color.

The wheels are staggered with goodyear eagle run flats
- front : 18X8.5 offset 20 245/40/ZR18
- rear : 18X9.5 offset 24 275/35ZR18

I will take it to discount tire and ask for mounting them.

Thanks again.

Rahul.

525iEnjoy

Check back of the rims to make sure off the off set number it the number following the ET

Example ET 22

525iEnjoy

I didnt see anything on their site that said E60 specific it was either for E46 3 series or the older E39 5 series

tume

I'm running 8.5x19" GT-1's with 245/35/19 tires in my BMW (actually bought them from the same store as you), zero problems.

mrfva

Thanks Rahul. If it's not too late, ask them to tape up their mounting equipment before they touch your wheels -- just to ensure that they don't scratch the lips.

RahulVyas

I have already gone beyond the one month period where I could have returned the wheels. Called BMW and they said 8.5" is not a problem and it should fit fine. It's only the issue with run flat tire. They may not fit the 8.5" width. I may opt to put two new tires on the front wheels. Back 18"X9.5" wheels are fine with run flat.
I did call the MRR Design guys and they said it shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for all your help.