BBS Wheels

///MPhatic · 06-10-2022, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by to_riffic

You need some of these though!

Sorry, just saw this.

Yes, they are awesome, been dreaming of having a set since I had my STi. But I'm still using the lug bolts instead of studs.

to_riffic · 06-10-2022, 12:37 PM

oh nice. Yeah. they're really nice. Just takes a bit more care when it comes to taking them on and off. No impact gun and I take it slow when it comes to taking them on and off more so than my Ti kit.

Telluride · 06-10-2022, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Finally.

Very nice! Are you using the stock 2nh front discs (400mm) while continuing search for 'rock' clearance solution?

///MPhatic · 06-11-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

Very nice! Are you using the stock 2nh front discs (400mm) while continuing search for 'rock' clearance solution?

Yes. I'm an OEM guy, so I'm looking for a solution that would allow me to use the OEM 380/30 rotor.

Js.M2CS · 06-11-2022, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rkyan661

What ceramic coating did you use and did you just ceramic coat the entire wheel or just the gold face?

I used gtechniq c5 and i just coated the face and lip.

Telluride · 06-11-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Yes. I'm an OEM guy, so I'm looking for a solution that would allow me to use the OEM 380/30 rotor.

Understood.

I contacted Racing Brake about their discs. Because of one of my questions they’re now posting f/r disc weight within their website description. However their bad news… all parts available except their front adaptors. No eta given. Wah, wah…

///MPhatic · 06-12-2022, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

Understood.

I contacted Racing Brake about their discs. Because of one of my questions they’re now posting f/r disc weight within their website description. However their bad news… all parts available except their front adaptors. No eta given. Wah, wah…

I had contacted them as well, and they were very clear that they would not sell me the adapters because of the safety issue.

I still think that with the car, the brakes, and both discs available, a brake specialist could come up with an inexpensive solution. I have a guy that could do it in a day for sure, but he's nowhere near me or my car.

Telluride · 06-12-2022, 09:29 PM

For those running FI-R's and wheel studs... what size studs are you running? Appears most online retailers only stock studs in the 75mm-90mm length.

With FI-R's I have no plans for spacers but wondering how long 75mm-80mm will look with these wheels? If you wouldn't mind sharing the length you're running so I can get visual from your pics.

Any advantages of studs/nuts vs nice set of lug bolts? Other than obvious ease of getting wheel on/off.

Thank you!

to_riffic · 06-12-2022, 09:35 PM

MRG @ 75mm

///MPhatic · 06-12-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

For those running FI-R's and wheel studs... what size studs are you running? Appears most online retailers only stock studs in the 75mm-90mm length.

With FI-R's I have no plans for spacers but wondering how long 75mm-80mm will look with these wheels? If you wouldn't mind sharing the length you're running so I can get visual from your pics.

Any advantages of studs/nuts vs nice set of lug bolts? Other than obvious ease of getting wheel on/off.

Thank you!

My apologies for responding when I can't answer your post, but one of the reasons I didn't go with studs with my FI-R's is that I couldn't find any suitable length studs and nice lug nuts (that's important to me). All of the ones I've seen are just too long for my taste, and detract from the wheel.

Telluride · 06-12-2022, 10:23 PM

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My apologies for responding when I can't answer your post, but one of the reasons I didn't go with studs with my FI-R's is that I couldn't find any suitable length studs and nice lug nuts (that's important to me). All of the ones I've seen are just too long for my taste, and detract from the wheel.

Haha! Fantastic collection of pictures for exactly what I've spent countless hours combing the internet for. From now on, when I get an idea, I'm coming to you first!

Agreed. Not much I've found that I'm stoked about. From your pics, I think the blue and red center cap wheel pics have the cleanest/minimalist options. Not too shabby. Happen to know the brands before I go searching?!

Two options I've come across... with the first being stupid expensive... but good looking!

https://raceseng.com/
- gives both lug nut or lug bolt options

https://www.bonoss.com/bonoss-forged...conversion-cai

Telluride · 06-12-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by to_riffic

MRG @ 75mm

Appreciate your response! I was checking yours out... a nice clean look that doesn't detract from the wheel but rather works with it. What brand?

to_riffic · 06-12-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

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Originally Posted by to_riffic

MRG @ 75mm

Appreciate your response! I was checking yours out... a nice clean look that doesn't detract from the wheel but rather works with it. What brand?

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Originally Posted by Telluride

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Originally Posted by to_riffic

MRG @ 75mm

Appreciate your response! I was checking yours out... a nice clean look that doesn't detract from the wheel but rather works with it. What brand?

MRG. Pretty easy to find them. I have a set of Racenseng on order and a set of IND steel set for when I'm racing on the way as well.

DanG · 06-12-2022, 11:02 PM

I just used the stock BMW lug nuts and wheel locks. I like the look better than studs.

Telluride · 06-12-2022, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by to_riffic

MRG. Pretty easy to find them. I have a set of Racenseng on order and a set of IND steel set for when I'm racing on the way as well.

Ahh, very nice. Which Raceseng style are you going with?

Other than their website, very few threads/reviews/pics of their stuff. Regardless, great looking and they've got me tempted.

to_riffic · 06-12-2022, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

Ahh, very nice. Which Raceseng style are you going with?

Other than their website, very few threads/reviews/pics of their stuff. Regardless, great looking and they've got me tempted.

Studs with brushed open-ended nuts with floating seats. If you got $1k to burn....that's it...

///MPhatic · 06-13-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Telluride

Haha! Fantastic collection of pictures for exactly what I've spent countless hours combing the internet for. From now on, when I get an idea, I'm coming to you first!

Agreed. Not much I've found that I'm stoked about. From your pics, I think the blue and red center cap wheel pics have the cleanest/minimalist options. Not too shabby. Happen to know the brands before I go searching?!

Two options I've come across... with the first being stupid expensive... but good looking!

https://raceseng.com/
- gives both lug nut or lug bolt options

https://www.bonoss.com/bonoss-forged...conversion-cai

I don't know any of the names because I think they are all ugly.

I went with 2-piece BBS studs myself, as they keep the wheel finish from being marred by the lug seat. But I don't take my wheels on an off much, so it was the best option for me.

///MPhatic · 06-15-2022, 09:04 AM

Photogenic.

ebisu8 · 06-18-2022, 07:34 PM

Got tired of waiting for my next set of e88s so I got a temporary set of wheels. Was able to source a silver set of BBS RIAs without waiting. I'm pretty happy with them so far.

DanG · 06-18-2022, 08:40 PM

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Got tired of waiting for my next set of e88s so I got a temporary set of wheels. Was able to source a silver set of BBS RIAs without waiting. I'm pretty happy with them so far.

They look great on your M2.

///MPhatic · 06-19-2022, 10:16 AM

New pic. High ISO, but no matter, it shows the wheels good, and the tire shoulder! These V601's are damn near perfect with regards to specs.

Telluride · 06-21-2022, 10:38 PM

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Got tired of waiting for my next set of e88s so I got a temporary set of wheels. Was able to source a silver set of BBS RIAs without waiting. I'm pretty happy with them so far.

I like the lug nut switch you made. Perfect amount of contrast... and blends nicely with the BBS gold center cap.

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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,763 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	oh nice. Yeah. they're really nice. Just takes a bit more care when it comes to taking them on and off. No impact gun and I take it slow when it comes to taking them on and off more so than my Ti kit. __________________ ~loud noises~
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Telluride Private First Class 125 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	For those running FI-R's and wheel studs... what size studs are you running? Appears most online retailers only stock studs in the 75mm-90mm length. With FI-R's I have no plans for spacers but wondering how long 75mm-80mm will look with these wheels? If you wouldn't mind sharing the length you're running so I can get visual from your pics. Any advantages of studs/nuts vs nice set of lug bolts? Other than obvious ease of getting wheel on/off. Thank you!
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///MPhatic The Seeker 13863 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	New pic. High ISO, but no matter, it shows the wheels good, and the tire shoulder! These V601's are damn near perfect with regards to specs. Attached Images
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