BBS SR - 17x7.5 +48 & 18x8 +48 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Clipdat · 09-16-2013, 10:25 PM

I stumbled across these on Tire Rack and really like them, despite the conservative offset. Currently trying to decide between 17x7.5 (21.8lbs) ($215 each) or 18x8 (24.6lbs) ($265 each). Thoughts?

ap5512 · 09-17-2013, 03:20 PM

Wow, great find! I might consider these as they are the perfect specs. Weight will be the deciding factor..

KSpider · 09-17-2013, 03:23 PM

I really liked them too, but I couldn't wait the 6 weeks!

mid_life_crisis · 09-17-2013, 04:01 PM

I saw the title and thought you were going with different diameters front and rear.
Like the rims though.

Mobius357 · 09-17-2013, 07:32 PM

Holy sex those are nice. Hows the weight?

Clipdat · 09-17-2013, 09:18 PM

I'm not sure yet on the weights, I've emailed Tire Rack and BBS and I'll make a post if they reply.

Here's some info about the wheel from BBS' site, they're calling it a winter wheel, hope that doesn't mean it's overly heavy.

"The new BBS premium winter wheel combines elegance and sportiness with maximum functionality. True to the BBS company philosophy, it is completely and exclusively produced in Germany, just like all other models of the manufacturer.

Soft radii and contours from the hub to the flange enable easy wheel cleaning, which proves itself extremely practical especially during the winter. Nevertheless, the rim design speaks loud and clear and unmistakably identifies the new addition from Schiltach as a distinguished member of the BBS family.

Spokes that continue through to the hub bore make the SR model seem bigger. Even in 16 inches, the smallest available size, the wheel makes a significant impression."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobius357

Holy sex those are nice. Hows the weight?

Kostamojen · 09-17-2013, 11:04 PM

Whoa... these look fantastic!

I hope the weights are good.

G_Ride · 09-17-2013, 11:27 PM

Looking at some of the other BBS wheels on tirerack, I'm not sure these wheels will be that light

tuckdaddy · 09-17-2013, 11:29 PM

Those look sick! Hadn't seen this style yet! Post some pics if you end up getting them!

Mobius357 · 09-18-2013, 05:30 PM

@G_Ride good point, the other wheels are 21-22lbs for 17x7.5. This will likely be in the same area, that's too bad. If only TSW made a rotory forged split 5 spoke.

DAEMANO · 09-18-2013, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobius357

@G_Ride good point, the other wheels are 21-22lbs for 17x7.5. This will likely be in the same area, that's too bad. If only TSW made a rotory forged split 5 spoke.

Here's some actual data to go by (remember '86 stocks are approx 20.1 lbs)

Name|Method|Size|Lbs
BBS RV Cast 17x7.5 18.4 lbs **lightest 17
BBS CH Cast 17x7.5 20.2 lbs
BBS RK II Cast 17x7.5 20.7 lbs
BBS RX Cast 17x7.5 20.9 lbs
BBS RX II Cast 17x7.5 21.2 lbs
BBS VZ Cast 17x7.5 22 lbs
BBS CV Cast 17x7.5 22.5 lbs
BBS RW II Cast 17x7.5 22.6 lbs **heaviest 17

BBS RC Cast 18x8 19.5 lbs **lightest 18
BBS CK Cast 18x8 23.5 lbs
BBS RX Cast 18x8 23.5 lbs
BBS CH Cast 18x8 24 lbs
BBS SX Cast 18x8 25 lbs **heaviest 18
BBS VZ Cast 18x8 25 lbs **heaviest 18

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From @DarrenDriven 's wheel weights thread
Average Wheel Weights by @coyote
I've listed what I'd consider to be average weights. 
Anything under or over these ranges would be light
and heavy, respectively.

16x7 14-18lb
16x8 15-19lb

17x7 16-20lb
17x8 17-21lb
17x9 18-22lb

18x7 18-22lb
18x8 19-23lb
18x9 20-24lb

19x & 20x... Who cares, they are all heavy.

Clipdat · 09-20-2013, 02:22 PM

Straight from BBS-USA:

The 17x7.5, 5x100, et48 (SR025SG) weighs 21.8 lbs.

The 18x8, 5x100, et48 (SR024SG) weighs 24.6 lbs

jonbonazza · 09-20-2013, 02:52 PM

$216/wheel for BBS? Are they fake? O.o

Clipdat · 09-20-2013, 03:07 PM

No.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonbonazza

$216/wheel for BBS? Are they fake? O.o

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