E60530i

I came across some wheels for sale, both brand new. I like both; the BBS are $800cnd and the Breyton package is %1400. The BBS LM reps have no tires yet, which would allow me to put what i want. Here are the specs:

BBS LM - 19x10 ET 40 and 19x8.5 ET 35 Will the BBS fit the 530i? Would they look good with 285 tires? Is 19x10 too wide for 285 tires? I was thinking 285/35 for rear and 245/40 for front. I like the 19' size though!! Any other tire size set up recommended? I used an offset calculator and the numbers dont mean much to me!

Breyton Spirit - 18x9 and 18x8. These would fit suppossedly, but not sure if i want 18". Rear tires are 265/35/18 and fronts are 245/35/18.

I just wanted to hear from you experienced modders what u think. I like the lips on these wheels, just not sure of the fit.

DKNewYork

Neither. I think the real BBS LM have step lip and those have flat lip. The Breyton Spirits are 18's. I would go with 19's and up.

I would go with Linea Corse Leman wheels.

Eugene134

Ya those aren't LM's.... Lm's are famous for their step lip

BlaSTiWi

Wrong offset ... you'll need spacer ... thick one probably ...

E60530i

Thanks guys!! I appreciate ur feedback. I know the BBS are not real, but I am not spending that much for wheels (real BBS), especially here in Canada when most of the year I use winter rims!! The roads r crap here too!!

Okay, so what offset should I keep in mind when lookng for rims? Between what numbers? I seem to see that under 30 for the rear and 20 for the fronts is popular?

Brant535

Buy the fake BBS set and then buy a 530Xi model and then they will fit perfect + an Xi will be much better for Canadian driving Just kiding but the offsets you gave are for an XI set up. I think you would need closer to et20

E60530i

LOL! Yeah, an xi would make sense for our 2 seasons here; winter and road construction! I will keep looking. More used ones are on the market and sales are on, so I will find my rims. I am learning that I need a lower number in offsets; thanks. Who knew buying rims would be so hard!

ColourWolf

What did you end up getting?

E60530i

After much searching and questioning, i ended up getting 20" Concept One RS-8s Matte Black machined polished with stainless lips. I just put them on last night. I will post pics soon.

FRONJONI

Those are terrible reps.
Congrats on your wheels, but there are LM reps with stepped lips.
I think Miro used to have a stepped lip LM rep.