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  1. 05-27-2009, 05:22 AM #1
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    Am thinking of 17" BBS RC's. Pic's plz on the 17's

    So they are squared at 17x8. Not strong visually but quite light at 16+ lbs per wheel. I currently have DS1's. I have to shell out some cash, around $200 for the swap to push thru. I was more inclined to wait for a set of APEX wheels with a 17x9 configuration. Yay or Nay? I would appreciate some pics on the BBS's at 17x8. Most of the pics I searched were 18x8.5'x. Muchos Gracias amigos!
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    Quote Originally Posted by camlob View Post
    So they are squared at 17x8. Not strong visually but quite light at 16+ lbs per wheel. I currently have DS1's. I have to shell out some cash, around $200 for the swap to push thru. I was more inclined to wait for a set of APEX wheels with a 17x9 configuration. Yay or Nay? I would appreciate some pics on the BBS's at 17x8. Most of the pics I searched were 18x8.5'x. Muchos Gracias amigos!
    I hear the APEX wheels have more BBK clearance...
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    BBS makes the best wheels in the world.

    APEX is some other company.

    It's not worth the inch, and the M3 does not need a BBK unless it is a race car or has mad turboz and cf underhood accoutrement, although the stock calipers are kinda scheissty.
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    If you can trade your POS DS1's and $200 for a set of BBS RC's You would be a complete idiot not to do it. (provided the BBS wheels aren't completely trashed)

    The DS1 wheels weighs about 23 #'s, is soft like butter, and is a total pain to clean.

    BBS isn't the best in the world, but they do make some very nice wheels. (best is such a bad term)

    Heck, I fit 6 piston Wilwood superlight calipers under my 17x8 RG-r's no problems at all.
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    BBS makes wheels for F1, and has alot of advertising, and they are expensive. Therefor, they must be the best in the world.
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    Seriously...if you found some idiot to trade for $200 don't even think about it. Even of they are rough then go get them repaired. These wheels barely weigh 16 lbs and are are so nice!















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    Thanks for the pics and feedback. The pics certainly helped me decide to push thru with it! Ill post pics once I have it installed.
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    Two words about wheels: OEM or BBS, or well, three words HRE. And, add OZ, SSR if you're a track guy. You get what you pay for. Surely one of four new cheap wheels will be ruined within a year and then you find... oh, they dont make that model anymore.
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    $200 plus DS1s? What are you waiting for? My rears are 17x9.






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    I love my ARC-8's. They are very light and 17x9 is the perfect size rim for the E36 IMO. You can never go wrong with BBS RC's though.
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    ^^ Eddie really did an incredible job with those.

    Can't wait to see them in person at T-Hill.

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    I love my ARC-8's. They are very light and 17x9 is the perfect size rim for the E36 IMO. You can never go wrong with BBS RC's though.
    Damm. I've been staring at your photo and camdinan's photo as well for days. Maybe someday in the future. But it will definitely be 17x9.

    Now the photo's of The-Great-328IC and M13 make life more difficult.
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    Okay okay..enough already. I am getting withdrawal symptoms.

    wheresmym3 - what size of tires do you have?
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    Quote Originally Posted by airbil View Post
    Two words about wheels: OEM or BBS, or well, three words HRE. And, add OZ, SSR if you're a track guy. You get what you pay for. Surely one of four new cheap wheels will be ruined within a year and then you find... oh, they dont make that model anymore.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ///w3fl3x View Post
    Sold my rc's cause I like my rk's better.

    17x8 RC's
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    17x8 RK's

    ///w3fl3x, your BBS RK look about perfect for the car! What is their ET? ET20, ET35?

    Do you have more photos you can post (side views, etc)?

    What tyre sizes are you running on them?

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