BBS RSGT vs. HRE 540r
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
2006 X5 3.0, Black/Black, Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Headlight, NAV, Rear Climate Pkg, Anthracite Trim
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6spd, blk on blk, HRE 540R 20x9 in front and 20x10 in rear with Pirelli PZero Neros 245/25/20 front and 295/25/20 rear. H&R springs, and Eisenmann quad exhaust, V! radar detector, black grille, limo tint all around.
Originally Posted by ACEE' post='274987' date='Apr 27 2006, 05:25 PM
Ok everyone I am trying to decide between these two wheels. Any recommendations or comments? Can anyone tell me the weights of these wheels? Any recommendations on tires. Ummmm.... I like the safety of run flats especially given the serious coin I am about to drop on these rims. I know a lot of people dont seem to like the ride and noise.
BBS
Size Selected: 20x8.5
Price: $1199 (each)
Recommended Tire Size: 255/30-20
Size Selected: 20x10 Optional Rear
Price: $1275 (each)
Recommended Tire Size: 295/25-20
HRE
20x8.0 Front
255-35-20 Tire
Wheel Costs @ $1720.00ea.
20x10.0 Rear
285-30-20 Tire
Wheel Costs @ $1809.00ea.
BBS
Size Selected: 20x8.5
Price: $1199 (each)
Recommended Tire Size: 255/30-20
Size Selected: 20x10 Optional Rear
Price: $1275 (each)
Recommended Tire Size: 295/25-20
HRE
20x8.0 Front
255-35-20 Tire
Wheel Costs @ $1720.00ea.
20x10.0 Rear
285-30-20 Tire
Wheel Costs @ $1809.00ea.
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10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
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Both are nice I was in luv w HREs, but you have to decide what is your use more to show and roll, or also performance and weight and heritage and money counts: if your answer is yes for the latter ONLY BBS can be the wise choice, post pix and you lucky guy it is even cheaper than HREs, which are"show rims" not for performance...w/o predjudice.
My vote is for BBS as well. I have BBS RX II's on my 545i and BBS LM's on my SL55 and they look great but more importantly work real well. First time ever that I've had custom wheels for almot 18 months on 2 cars and live in the North East with no bent wheels!!! In the past I've had bent rim issues with stock, Kinesis, iForge, etc.
But the HRE's look great as well.
- Al
But the HRE's look great as well.
- Al
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One vote for the BBS.
They look better of those two and BBS is a high quality brand.
They look better of those two and BBS is a high quality brand.
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My Ride: Performance Center Delivery May 19, 2006: 2007 BMW 550i, Black Saphire, Beige Interior with Poplar Wood, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Access, Navigation, Power Shades, SMG, M Aero Package, Rear Heating,
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='275224' date='Apr 28 2006, 09:52 AM
One vote for the BBS.
They look better of those two and BBS is a high quality brand.
They look better of those two and BBS is a high quality brand.
Thanks everyone! I think I am leaning towards BBS. Now i will need tires for them. Believe it or not I want RFT for safety and to protect my BBS investment. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Do you guys thing going with 20's will negatively impact the cars balance?
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From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Can you find 20" RF's?
I would go for quality non RF tyres,
Michelins, Bridgestones or Continentals!
If you insist on 20" rims, which really don't fit the E60,
you have to get good sport tyres!
Good luck.
I would go for quality non RF tyres,
Michelins, Bridgestones or Continentals!
If you insist on 20" rims, which really don't fit the E60,
you have to get good sport tyres!
Good luck.


