Accomplice8

Anybody know if these come in our bolt pattern?

http://www.group5motorsport.com/main...&product=VR-PS

DJE55

I don't know but I like those rims a lot. They look a lot like our rims but with a little lip on them. Nice find. Does anyone have any info on this wheel?

medici78

I'd rock those in a second. I was VERY happy with the Volks I had on my E46 M3. They are very high quality wheels.

silversurfer

is usually not very European fitment friendly... but it looks like a nice wheel...give them a call and find out.

W211 Ryda

They only come in 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern

GENOVA

if they come in 5x114.3..it will work..insert it.

Accomplice8

Will that really work?

W211 Ryda

No, they won't

Please see following links

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...1+bolt+pattern

https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....96&postcount=5

GENOVA

Yes you can...think about it..112 and 114 are 2mm difference. "inserting" as it is called in the wheel world is when you drill the hole which accepts the lug nuts to a bigger diameter so you can accomodate that lug pattern.

W211 Ryda

Ehhhhh okay…I thought we’re talking about wheels out of the box w/o modifying them. I guess drilling out larger holes will make 5 x 114.3 rims fit, but will it be hubcentric or posses the same structural integrity? Personally, I wouldn't do it. Why not just dish out a few extra $ and have Volk custom make 5 x 112 rims instead?

Accomplice8

Had two wheel dealers respond to say that they will fit the car. One mentioned 8.5X19 front, 9.5X19 rear, the other mentioned 10.5 rears. Neither said anything about inserting or drilling out the wheels. One of them did say that spacers wouldn't need to be used. It looks like a 30 day wait to get them and a cost around $3,000 for the set (without tires). Until I get more info. I won't know for sure.

Kevin

Accomplice8

Wheel pros, what size tires would fit the wider set mentioned above? What is the widest tire size you would have on a 19X10.5?

Kevin

Accomplice8

Fellas, I got some good news. A distributor can order these in our proper bolt pattern, with a custom offset to allow for the 10.5" wide rears if we get 10 orders. They have to be 10 orders for the exact same size, offset and finish. He estimated a weight of 23 lbs. for these 19's, which would be, what, a 7 lb. reduction in unsprung weight? Those who want to get really wacky could do a group buy of 10 sets of 19" TE37s custom to our cars and drop over 10 lbs. per corner in unsprung weight! Thoughts?

Kevin

Accomplice8

Another option that is lighter but more money and doesn't require a group buy is this model with forged Magnesium centers...
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/forgedMag.htm

The only problem is that a set would be $5,000+ before tires vs $3,000 for the heavier Volk model above.

Kevin

BlackC230Coupe

Well, you can fit a very wide tire on a 10.5" wheel. But the most you will go on the E55 is a 285.

GENOVA

try the SSR GT10's...I believe they make them in 19 and 20 inch sizes..Try tirerack.com

Accomplice8

Those look very nice but don't come in a fitment for the E55.

Vic55

Plus they are not that light and quite played out in the wheel mod scene.