MRR GT1 Photos
05-30-2007, 10:26 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i SGM Steptronic Dinan CAI Dinan TB GTech Pro RR
I recently installed MRR GT1 Hypersilver wheels 19x8.5,9.5 with Toyo Proxes T1R tires purchased from Need4Speed. The wheels are as advertised, very bright, technical looking and represent a great value. They ride/handle well with the Toyo's and have survived the Michigan potholes so far.
I spent a lot of time researching this and ended up with the MRR's after talking with MRR directly and then to Edgar at Need4Speed (818) 896-1148. Edgar is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and (most impressively) was available every time I called to ask another question. Highly recommended, a great product and a great buying experience.
I spent a lot of time researching this and ended up with the MRR's after talking with MRR directly and then to Edgar at Need4Speed (818) 896-1148. Edgar is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and (most impressively) was available every time I called to ask another question. Highly recommended, a great product and a great buying experience.
05-30-2007, 10:36 AM
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Sorry for the formatting, it looked fine in the Post Preview.....first photos I've attached.
05-31-2007, 02:53 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. A couple of other points include a 7 pound weight reduction per wheel/tire going from the 18" 124's with Dunlop RFT's to these 19's w/245/275 tires. Unfortunately the 275 looks stretched on the 9 1/2 inch rear rim. I'd definitely go with a 285 in the future and deal with the speedo issues.
One oddity I learned in the process is that the 19" Toyos are about 3/4 inch narrower than the 18" stock RFT's (same 245/275 width rating). I checked other tire brands and this seems to be typical. Hence, unfortunately lost some footprint going up in diameter.
One oddity I learned in the process is that the 19" Toyos are about 3/4 inch narrower than the 18" stock RFT's (same 245/275 width rating). I checked other tire brands and this seems to be typical. Hence, unfortunately lost some footprint going up in diameter.
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Wheels look great.
Your car would look even better lowered a little and I just happen to have a set of Eibach Pro-kit springs for a 545 that were used for just over a week (and I can now say from experience that if someone makes the mistake of installing V8 springs on a 6 cyl sport package car the front will stay the same height as stock while the rear will drop a half inch and the ride/handling is actually really good!).
Anyway, since we could meet up locally to avoid shipping it would be a good deal.
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Your car would look even better lowered a little and I just happen to have a set of Eibach Pro-kit springs for a 545 that were used for just over a week (and I can now say from experience that if someone makes the mistake of installing V8 springs on a 6 cyl sport package car the front will stay the same height as stock while the rear will drop a half inch and the ride/handling is actually really good!).
Anyway, since we could meet up locally to avoid shipping it would be a good deal.
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06-19-2007, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JPJ' post='431552' date='Jun 3 2007, 09:29 PM
Your car would look even better lowered a little and I just happen to have a set of Eibach Pro-kit springs for a 545 that were used for just over a week .
Jeff
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Thanks for the offer but I'm low enough with the sport suspension (for Michigan anyway). Shoot me a PM and let's meet up sometime along with the other Detroit members....
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06-19-2007, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by brandsb' post='437355' date='Jun 19 2007, 08:04 AM
Jeff,
Thanks for the offer but I'm low enough with the sport suspension (for Michigan anyway). Shoot me a PM and let's meet up sometime along with the other Detroit members....
Steve
Thanks for the offer but I'm low enough with the sport suspension (for Michigan anyway). Shoot me a PM and let's meet up sometime along with the other Detroit members....
Steve
If we could get some of the local folks together that would be great. Maybe we could do it in conjunction with a car show or race somewhere.
Jeff