[Chili Palmer]

I was washing my car and was cleaning the wheels when I noticed how close the hub of the wheel is to the front caliper In fact, the caliper even has a notch in it to allow for clearance. It seems BMW figured that people would be putting the M5 wheels on the lesser 5 Series cars. I couldn't get my phone at the right angle to get a picture of the notch, but I got these other ones showing how close the hub of the wheel is to the caliper.

[SonicEndeavor]

Yeah those 343m's are a tight fit, but they work. Great looking wheels and being flush with the fenders is perfect.
How's the ride on the lower profile tires?

[M5Beast_NYC]

oh wow, that is tight! Would there be any heat issue or scrapping when any of these brake component expands due to weather or extended drive?

[gatorfast]

Those M5 grilles look perfect on your car! Much better than the all chrome ones that come from the factory.

[lsturbointeg]

[twelve535i]

There have been a few threads about his. I think other members have run 3 or 5mm spacers

[Chili Palmer]

Originally Posted by SonicEndeavor

Yeah those 343m's are a tight fit, but they work. Great looking wheels and being flush with the fenders is perfect.
How's the ride on the lower profile tires?

I didn't notice any degradation of the ride, but I also lowered the car at the same time - the ride's a little firmer, but nothing like the cars that are slammed.

Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

oh wow, that is tight! Would there be any heat issue or scrapping when any of these brake component expands due to weather or extended drive?

I haven't noticed any rubbing issues.

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Those M5 grilles look perfect on your car! Much better than the all chrome ones that come from the factory.

The silver/chrome grilles that come on the 550's remove whatever sportiness the car has an gives it kind of a geezer look (a la Crown Victoria). I prefer the chrome rings with the black fins, the chrome ties in the chrome at the side markers, door handles and exhaust tips.

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I know, that's what I thought when I saw it.

Originally Posted by twelve535i

There have been a few threads about his. I think other members have run 3 or 5mm spacers

I researched all over before I bought these rims and didn't see anything about the tight clearance at the hub and brake caliper, but if I ran spacers they'd push the rim and tire past the edge of the fender.

[AT LAW]

I love the 343 wheels.

If I may ask, where did you find them? Are they OEM?

[Chili Palmer]

Originally Posted by AT LAW

I love the 343 wheels.

If I may ask, where did you find them? Are they OEM?

These are refurbished OEM wheels, I found them at Midwest Tire & Wheel in Michigan. They were half the price of new OEM's and included the center caps. Guaranteed to be straight and true, refinished to look new (sounds like a commercial). The only way to tell that they've been refinished is by the overspray on the back of the wheel. I was trolling the boards for weeks trying to find a set, but as soon as I ordered these a couple of sets came up with tires for a little more than what I paid for these. It never fails.

[lsturbointeg]

For refurbished wheels they look great! Nice find!

[Hellboy550i]

Originally Posted by Chili Palmer

These are refurbished OEM wheels, I found them at Midwest Tire & Wheel in Michigan. They were half the price of new OEM's and included the center caps. Guaranteed to be straight and true, refinished to look new (sounds like a commercial). The only way to tell that they've been refinished is by the overspray on the back of the wheel. I was trolling the boards for weeks trying to find a set, but as soon as I ordered these a couple of sets came up with tires for a little more than what I paid for these. It never fails.

Hi thanks for sharing the details , am planning for go for m5 wheels for my f10 2014 550i, when I went through this discussion I saw some one pointed out the center bore size is not fit for f10 and they feel vibration , is this true in ur experience ? Did u felt it ? As far as the right fit is concerned have u felt any rubbing in calipers ? Am planning to go for 245/40/R20 and 275/35/R20. I love 343 rims but scared of this bite size and calipers scrapping .

[Hellboy550i]

Originally Posted by Chili Palmer

I didn't notice any degradation of the ride, but I also lowered the car at the same time - the ride's a little firmer, but nothing like the cars that are slammed.



I haven't noticed any rubbing issues.



The silver/chrome grilles that come on the 550's remove whatever sportiness the car has an gives it kind of a geezer look (a la Crown Victoria). I prefer the chrome rings with the black fins, the chrome ties in the chrome at the side markers, door handles and exhaust tips.





I know, that's what I thought when I saw it.



I researched all over before I bought these rims and didn't see anything about the tight clearance at the hub and brake caliper, but if I ran spacers they'd push the rim and tire past the edge of the fender.

Hi Chili_Palmer

I bought the 343 rims and my car is 2014 LCI. 550i, I tried to fit the rims in my car the front seems to be not sitting well with my hub and the wheel is scrapping the calipers , wonder how did u fit it .. and what is the tyre size that u are using ?

[ceka]

Originally Posted by Hellboy550i

Hi Chili_Palmer

I bought the 343 rims and my car is 2014 LCI. 550i, I tried to fit the rims in my car the front seems to be not sitting well with my hub and the wheel is scrapping the calipers , wonder how did u fit it .. and what is the tyre size that u are using ?

Hey Hellboy550i
I had a similar scenario.
530d upgraded to big 760Li calipers with 374mm rotors front, and 345M 19" wheels.

Needed a 12mm spacer in the front to clear the caliper. Could be less, but I had 12mm in hand at the moment.

[Hellboy550i]

Originally Posted by ceka

Hey Hellboy550i
I had a similar scenario.
530d upgraded to big 760Li calipers with 374mm rotors front, and 345M 19" wheels.

Needed a 12mm spacer in the front to clear the caliper. Could be less, but I had 12mm in hand at the moment.

dont you think the 12mm spacers might poke the wheel out and might not looks bad ..? go for 10 mm and thats the basic hub centric avaliable in markets. 5mm and3mm are not hub centric.

[Hellboy550i]

Originally Posted by Hellboy550i

Hi Chili_Palmer

I bought the 343 rims and my car is 2014 LCI. 550i, I tried to fit the rims in my car the front seems to be not sitting well with my hub and the wheel is scrapping the calipers , wonder how did u fit it .. and what is the tyre size that u are using ?

Socom Beast27 its not just close the wheel is not sitting properly in my center hub, and i can't find 5mm hub centeric spacers. i have converted my setup to studs conversion, but still need 5mm to fit this , i have 10mm spacers which fit perfectly but the wheel pokes out.

[ceka]

Originally Posted by Hellboy550i

dont you think the 12mm spacers might poke the wheel out and might not looks bad ..? go for 10 mm and thats the basic hub centric avaliable in markets. 5mm and3mm are not hub centric.

Yeah wheels are a bit out, which looks great imo.

[Hellboy550i]

Originally Posted by ceka

Yeah wheels are a bit out, which looks great imo.

Pics please