Found Drag Radial Set Up...Maybe

Tom C · 03-11-2014, 12:54 PM

I am looking to pick up some Mickey Thompson DRs in 305/35R19 to keep the tire height as close to stock as possible. This would require getting a 19" wheel and MT recommends at least a 10" wide rim to mount them on. So I have been looking for reasonably priced 19" OEM F10 M5 wheels. Since there aren't any around I went looking for an aftermarket 19X10 rim that was reasonably priced, fairly light and was guaranteed to fit an M5. Part of the problem is most full sets need to be able to fit both front and back to get the "guarantee". So although a 19" rim would clear the back brake calipers most will not clear the larger fronts and the whole set would be tagged as not fitting. So after some research it looks like these are the best available rims that are reasonably priced and fairly light (21lbs supposedly but what do you expect from a cheap cast wheel):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motegi-MR120...b99d2a&vxp=mtr

I spoke to the ebay seller and two rims would go for $375 shipped. I know they are somewhat ugly...but for a track day only set up the price may be too good to pass up. What do you guys think?

Also on Amazon at $181.64 each:

http://www.amazon.com/Motegi-MR120-O...1&s=automotive

greentrbo95gst · 03-11-2014, 01:02 PM

Give me another week or so. Offset might be an issue with those wheels and MT's. I have VMR wheels for the rear in 19x10.5 and tires should be here this week.

RPiM5 · 03-11-2014, 01:35 PM

Nice man. I actually think those wheels look legit. Especially if you are only going to use them for Drag Racing. If they fit, I think the price and the weight is right. Thanks for sharing.

Tom C · 03-11-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

Give me another week or so. Offset might be an issue with those wheels and MT's. I have VMR wheels for the rear in 19x10.5 and tires should be here this week.

Cool, let me know how it goes! I saw a set of VMR wheels they looked to be a little bit more expensive, but I would pay a little extra to know for sure that they fit with the 305s.

Tom

greentrbo95gst · 03-19-2014, 03:06 PM

Tires are being delivered today. Unfortunately, I am travelling this weekend and will not be able to do some testing.

greentrbo95gst · 03-21-2014, 10:27 AM

Wheel does not fit over stock caliper in the rear.

Tom C · 03-21-2014, 10:44 AM

That stinks!

greentrbo95gst · 03-21-2014, 10:45 AM

I should have just bought two oem 19's. Now from me trying to I think I bent the brake cover and it's rubbing on something when I am driving.

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Tom C Captain 45 Rep 646 Posts Drives: M8 GC Comp, Shelby GT500 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Found Drag Radial Set Up...Maybe I am looking to pick up some Mickey Thompson DRs in 305/35R19 to keep the tire height as close to stock as possible. This would require getting a 19" wheel and MT recommends at least a 10" wide rim to mount them on. So I have been looking for reasonably priced 19" OEM F10 M5 wheels. Since there aren't any around I went looking for an aftermarket 19X10 rim that was reasonably priced, fairly light and was guaranteed to fit an M5. Part of the problem is most full sets need to be able to fit both front and back to get the "guarantee". So although a 19" rim would clear the back brake calipers most will not clear the larger fronts and the whole set would be tagged as not fitting. So after some research it looks like these are the best available rims that are reasonably priced and fairly light (21lbs supposedly but what do you expect from a cheap cast wheel): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motegi-MR120...b99d2a&vxp=mtr I spoke to the ebay seller and two rims would go for $375 shipped. I know they are somewhat ugly...but for a track day only set up the price may be too good to pass up. What do you guys think? Also on Amazon at $181.64 each: http://www.amazon.com/Motegi-MR120-O...1&s=automotive Attached Images
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	Give me another week or so. Offset might be an issue with those wheels and MT's. I have VMR wheels for the rear in 19x10.5 and tires should be here this week.
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RPiM5 Major General 2870 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Nice man. I actually think those wheels look legit. Especially if you are only going to use them for Drag Racing. If they fit, I think the price and the weight is right. Thanks for sharing. __________________
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	Tires are being delivered today. Unfortunately, I am travelling this weekend and will not be able to do some testing. __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	Wheel does not fit over stock caliper in the rear. Attached Images __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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Tom C Captain 45 Rep 646 Posts Drives: M8 GC Comp, Shelby GT500 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	That stinks!
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	I should have just bought two oem 19's. Now from me trying to I think I bent the brake cover and it's rubbing on something when I am driving. __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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