BBS or BMW rims
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BBS or BMW rims Will BBS rims fit f-bodies? I was told no by a local tire shop, but I think I have seen a few guys on the board that have them, and I have also heard people say that the same rims that fit BMW's will fit f-bodies. Is this true?
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Re: BBS or BMW rims I agree, there is one particular BMW wheel (one of the 540 wheels) that looks alot like a Fikse FM10. I would like to know for sure, I think that I have read that they would fit.
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Re: BBS or BMW rims The SSR GT3's will because the lug pattern is so close 120mm vs 120.65mm but you have to be VERY careful with the offsets and wheel widths. They are actually meant for BMWs and Audis.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, not all of the BMWs have the some lug pattern.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, not all of the BMWs have the some lug pattern.
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Re: BBS or BMW rims What about the Hamann PG3 wheels? Those are the most awesome wheels out there (i dont know how they'd look on an f-body though)
The rim is made by attaching 3 different pieces together that why its called a PG3 they run about $3000 without tires!
www.hamann-motorsport.de
check them out there
The rim is made by attaching 3 different pieces together that why its called a PG3 they run about $3000 without tires!
www.hamann-motorsport.de
check them out there
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Re: BBS or BMW rims </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WEASEL:
<strong>The SSR GT3's will because the lug pattern is so close 120mm vs 120.65mm but you have to be VERY careful with the offsets and wheel widths. They are actually meant for BMWs and Audis.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, not all of the BMWs have the some lug pattern.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So, you are saying that the wheel offset on the GT3's cause it to not fit, even though the bolt pattern is close?? I am currently trying to get a set of these wheels (18") for my 2001 SS, but all of the tire/wheel shops I go through say that the wheel offset isn't compatible.....
<strong>The SSR GT3's will because the lug pattern is so close 120mm vs 120.65mm but you have to be VERY careful with the offsets and wheel widths. They are actually meant for BMWs and Audis.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, not all of the BMWs have the some lug pattern.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So, you are saying that the wheel offset on the GT3's cause it to not fit, even though the bolt pattern is close?? I am currently trying to get a set of these wheels (18") for my 2001 SS, but all of the tire/wheel shops I go through say that the wheel offset isn't compatible.....
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Re: BBS or BMW rims A guy over at cz28 has 19" Bmw offset wheels. I think he got an offset of around 38mm if i remember correcty. There are a few different offsets to choose from but i would try and keep it close to that. Don't quote me though <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: BBS or BMW rims The Tirerack sells these wheels for BMWs. If you call them and tell them it's for an Fbody, they won't even talk to you.
You have to tell them its for something like a 330i, 330ci, 328i.
The 18" wheels offsets are 43mm for both the 8.5 and 9.5" wide wheels. There's also a 43mm in a 19".
They also have 18"ers for the 5 series but they are 18mm(8.5"), 18mm(9.5"), and 24mm(10") which are all too low. The wheels would stick out of the wheel well too far.
With 43mm offsets on 18x9.5's, the inside clearance would be practically the same as your stock and the outside edge would stick out about 1/2" more.
With the 24mm offset on the 18x10" wheel, the inside clearance would be about 1/2" more but the ouside edge would stick out about 1.5" more
I've tried to find out if there are any other SSR dealers that carry a wider range of offsets or widths or at least find out if these are the only choices but no luck yet.
Keep in mind that the above offsets are just what I've find out from the Tirerack. You should give them a call yourself to make sure THAT info is right. If you tell them it's going on a Fbod, they will not want to deal with you as it doesn't fit their application data for your car.
Here's 2 other sites you might want to contact about the wheels. I never could talk to a real live person <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> at EVO and the other ones acted kinda snobby after I told them I wanted to fit them on a lowly fbody. <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" />
One of these sites had them about $20 cheaper than Tirerack though.
www.evosport.com/product/wheels/
www.autotechnic.net/store/asp/product.asp?product=167
<small>[ November 03, 2002, 02:29 AM: Message edited by: WEASEL ]</small>
You have to tell them its for something like a 330i, 330ci, 328i.
The 18" wheels offsets are 43mm for both the 8.5 and 9.5" wide wheels. There's also a 43mm in a 19".
They also have 18"ers for the 5 series but they are 18mm(8.5"), 18mm(9.5"), and 24mm(10") which are all too low. The wheels would stick out of the wheel well too far.
With 43mm offsets on 18x9.5's, the inside clearance would be practically the same as your stock and the outside edge would stick out about 1/2" more.
With the 24mm offset on the 18x10" wheel, the inside clearance would be about 1/2" more but the ouside edge would stick out about 1.5" more
I've tried to find out if there are any other SSR dealers that carry a wider range of offsets or widths or at least find out if these are the only choices but no luck yet.
Keep in mind that the above offsets are just what I've find out from the Tirerack. You should give them a call yourself to make sure THAT info is right. If you tell them it's going on a Fbod, they will not want to deal with you as it doesn't fit their application data for your car.
Here's 2 other sites you might want to contact about the wheels. I never could talk to a real live person <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> at EVO and the other ones acted kinda snobby after I told them I wanted to fit them on a lowly fbody. <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" />
One of these sites had them about $20 cheaper than Tirerack though.
www.evosport.com/product/wheels/
www.autotechnic.net/store/asp/product.asp?product=167
<small>[ November 03, 2002, 02:29 AM: Message edited by: WEASEL ]</small>
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Re: BBS or BMW rims http://home.attbi.com/~shaitiger/wsb...tos.html-.html
This is Gabriel Shaitiger's with 19x9.5's (43mm). Beautiful car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
This is Gabriel Shaitiger's with 19x9.5's (43mm). Beautiful car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: BBS or BMW rims </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WEASEL:
<strong>http://home.attbi.com/~shaitiger/wsb...tos.html-.html
This is Gabriel Shaitiger's with 19x9.5's (43mm). Beautiful car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, thanks a ton for the info! That really helps. I was also considering purchasing the lowering kit package from thunder racing (eibach springs, bolt-on brackts, and adjustable panhard bar). Do you think that will be a problem with the 43mm(18") wheels?
<strong>http://home.attbi.com/~shaitiger/wsb...tos.html-.html
This is Gabriel Shaitiger's with 19x9.5's (43mm). Beautiful car! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, thanks a ton for the info! That really helps. I was also considering purchasing the lowering kit package from thunder racing (eibach springs, bolt-on brackts, and adjustable panhard bar). Do you think that will be a problem with the 43mm(18") wheels?
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Re: BBS or BMW rims Shouldn't have any problems at all. It does look like Shaitiger's car is lowered a little and those are on 19's. Shoot him an email and see what he says.
Get us some pics if you get 'em. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Get us some pics if you get 'em. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: BBS or BMW rims You will not have any problems with BMW wheels if you get the correct offset. Look for 18x9.5 wheels for the 3 series. I believe anything wider than that will have different offset that won't fit. I believe some 5 series wheels will fit, again, check the offset. Mine are +43. I'm thinking +37 to +44 should work. Good Luck.
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Re: BBS or BMW rims </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Shaitiger:
<strong>You will not have any problems with BMW wheels if you get the correct offset. Look for 18x9.5 wheels for the 3 series. I believe anything wider than that will have different offset that won't fit. I believe some 5 series wheels will fit, again, check the offset. Mine are +43. I'm thinking +37 to +44 should work. Good Luck.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm hijacking this thread for another question. How do you like your ground control? Anything you DON'T like about them?
Which springs and shocks do you have on there?
<strong>You will not have any problems with BMW wheels if you get the correct offset. Look for 18x9.5 wheels for the 3 series. I believe anything wider than that will have different offset that won't fit. I believe some 5 series wheels will fit, again, check the offset. Mine are +43. I'm thinking +37 to +44 should work. Good Luck.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm hijacking this thread for another question. How do you like your ground control? Anything you DON'T like about them?
Which springs and shocks do you have on there?
Re: BBS or BMW rims They don't make Racing Hart wheels for our F-bodies either. My front wheels are for BMW 3-series (18x8.5) and the hubs had to be machined open a bit to fit the f-body hub. The rears (18x10) were redrilled to fit the car.
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