Wheel Directory: BBS RF 17x7.5 +48

[C4RBON]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Yup, i tired real hard to get a set for 5x100, had the chance but lost it.

You can contact these guys, when i called a few months ago they had the right size and everything but i didn't pounce on them at the time. When i called a month ago they had the wheels but a different bolt pattern, they said they could drill the wheels but if I'm going to be dropping good money on those wheels, i would want original fitment. Mind you they were used wheels.
http://www.mastermindna.com/home

You can get a used set for around $1500-1800.

Also, did you ignore my post from up there?
http://www.nengun.com/bbs/rf

I just bought some Speedlines instead.

Nope didn't ignore it. Nengun only lists the 7" wide wheels. And I've never heard of them and haven't found any vendor reviews, etc. I'm not going to trust an unknown company with about $2k. If there was someone who bought wheels from them and had a positive experience, that would be a different story. Thanks though. Sucks there isn't an official American BBS Japan distributor.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by cslntuee

Where did you buy and how much for that?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by C4RBON

If BRZebra ever logs back in, I would love to know where and for how much he got his wheels. Anybody else in the US buy these yet?

I'm really sorry about my long absence from the forum! I will try to partly compensate for the delay with a detailed response...

A friend of mine bought these wheels from Hirano Tire in Japan for 184,475 yen, which was $1,883 on April 16, 2013. He shipped them on May 13 via JapanPost Express Mail Service for $450, and they arrived in Houston on May 21.

So the total was $583 per wheel, but I also spent a LOT of research time to make sure I was getting the correct wheels and import paperwork. I was especially cautious after hearing about problems with Customs, like shipments being detained and then auctioned for export! At times it felt like a $2K gamble, but it paid off for me. I had been dreaming about these wheels for months, and they still exceeded my expectations.

I realize many people would think it's crazy to spend that much money and effort on wheels, particularly ones so close to the stock size and offset. But after 1.5 years with these wheels, I still feel like they were worth every penny. I think they really transform the car without looking like some wild aftermarket wheels.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

thanks for posting. I love these wheels. I hate to ask, what did these set you back? Also why not 225. 7.5 can support 235's without issues.

I think this is a very reasonable place to ask about the cost of parts! Please see my other recent post for those details. I went with the 215 width because...
1. I really respect the engineering that went into these cars and prefer to stay close to the stock design.
2. I didn't think I would gain much with a wider tire, and I actually enjoy a little less grip sometimes, particularly since this car does not make a ton of power.
3. I was reluctant to change the rolling radius even though it might be an insignificant difference.
4. I have a long commute and did not want to hurt fuel efficiency, although that might be insignificant too.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Down the line, these wheels will be mine. What are the weight on the 17x7.5 48 offset?

Mine weigh exactly 14.6 lb each.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by akyp

Sorry for bumping an old thread. Does anyone know if these wheels in 17x7 or 7.5 +48 will clear front STI Brembos? Thanks in advance.

I bet they would because the spokes are quite thin and these wheels were used on the race car here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987

If you share a printable template, I would be happy to check it for you with my wheels.

[akyp]

Originally Posted by BRZebra

I bet they would because the spokes are quite thin and these wheels were used on the race car here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987

If you share a printable template, I would be happy to check it for you with my wheels.

Found one here: http://www.carid.com/images/brembo/p...-1e4.6002a.pdf

Though the wheel hub is missing in the drawing so I'm not sure if it is useful at all. Your help is appreciated though!

[Frs x3]

I want these wheels but damn 2k

[Ro_Ja]

$2k/set is actually a fantastic deal for ridiculously light, forged wheels, esp. from a company like BBS that's known to have wheels that start upwards of $1000 each.

[cslntuee]

Originally Posted by BRZebra

I bet they would because the spokes are quite thin and these wheels were used on the race car here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987

If you share a printable template, I would be happy to check it for you with my wheels.

How much room (distance) left between the OEM caliper and the spokes?
Thanks.

[dem00n]

I lost my chance at getting these, but they still have to be some of the best wheels you could pick up for this car.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by akyp

Found one here: http://www.carid.com/images/brembo/p...-1e4.6002a.pdf

Though the wheel hub is missing in the drawing so I'm not sure if it is useful at all. Your help is appreciated though!

I think the drawing you found is a good one because it came out exactly to scale when I printed it, by which I mean the dimension labeled 190.5 was exactly 190.5 mm on my 8.5x11-inch paper. I suspect the template was supposed to be positioned with the origin point of all those height dimensions at the center of the wheel bore and the hub against that large flat. And... The clearance is adequate as shown in the photos! Hope this helps.

[BRZebra]

Originally Posted by cslntuee

How much room (distance) left between the OEM caliper and the spokes?
Thanks.

I measured 1.5 inches at the closest point, as shown in this photo. Is that what you meant? I would be glad to take another measurement for you as needed!

[cslntuee]

Originally Posted by BRZebra

I measured 1.5 inches at the closest point, as shown in this photo. Is that what you meant? I would be glad to take another measurement for you as needed!

Thanks. ^^

[C4RBON]

Thanks BRZebra for the detailed posts!

Nengun sells them in 17x7 +48mm which isn't ideal for most people, but I actually like that size since it is the OEM size, and therefore legal for SCCA Street classes for autox. The most popular autox wheel for street class seems to be the Enkei RPF1, which is 17x7+42 (the minimum offset allowed). The Enkei RPF1 is 14.8 lbs, the BBS RF is listed at 14.3 lbs (and may be lighter).

I created an account on Nengun to see what shipping was for 4 BBS RFs shipped to Iowa:


Shipping is less than I expected. I don't know if that includes insurance or not. Edit: Looks like FedEx and EMS do include insurance, according to Nengun's shipping FAQ. However, import taxes/duties are unknown.

I'm still thinking about getting these wheels. They are about 2x as much as the Enkeis, but they are forged, weigh less, look better (imo), and are rare/interesting.