Lightweight OEM rims?
01-04-2007, 06:02 PM
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Or is that an oxymoron?
I'm looking for light 18" rims but keep it under 1500 if possible, 2k tops. I was thinking BBS if there are no light OEMs. Any suggestions? TIA
I'm looking for light 18" rims but keep it under 1500 if possible, 2k tops. I was thinking BBS if there are no light OEMs. Any suggestions? TIA
01-05-2007, 10:10 AM
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BBS makes some of the OEM wheels for BMW. The lightest OEM wheel is Style 101 according to Znod. He happens to have them on his 545i.
01-05-2007, 01:38 PM
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I read somewhere that the 166s weigh in the neighborhood of 40+ lbs. That can't be right is it? I thought they were light?
I read somewhere that the 166s weigh in the neighborhood of 40+ lbs. That can't be right is it? I thought they were light?
01-06-2007, 08:17 AM
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Thanks for your inputs.
I'm leaning towards 166s but everyone and their mother has them, lol. If I can get the money, I'd love to put BBS LMs on. Maybe BBS CHs. What do you guys think? The 166s will cost a less tho. Decisions, decisions...
I'm leaning towards 166s but everyone and their mother has them, lol. If I can get the money, I'd love to put BBS LMs on. Maybe BBS CHs. What do you guys think? The 166s will cost a less tho. Decisions, decisions...
01-06-2007, 12:03 PM
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Go for 166 since it looks like a 20" wheel once installed because those spokes run all the way to the end of the rim edge. If money was not a constraint, I'd go for 167. Due to look and light weight.
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I got 19" BBS RGR, ~21lbs =)
feels alot lighter than my stock 138 wheel and tire combo (i think the BBS wheel and tire total is about mid 40 lbs).
i do love the look of 166 though...
feels alot lighter than my stock 138 wheel and tire combo (i think the BBS wheel and tire total is about mid 40 lbs).
i do love the look of 166 though...
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