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Feb 24, 2008 | 08:22 PM

jkava

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Hi everyone,

I've been looking to upgrade my wheels and I've narrowed it down to the 167M or the BBS RG-R. I want a 19" lightweight forged wheel, high quality, and darker color than the current silver style 124 wheels I have now. The styling of these two wheels is pretty different, but I like them both for various reasons. I know that wheel preference is pretty subjective, but I always value the opinion of the members here. So lets hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

Feb 24, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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im leaning towards the bbs rg-r. any chance to get them in 20s though?

Feb 24, 2008 | 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='535612' date='Feb 25 2008, 12:25 AM

im leaning towards the bbs rg-r. any chance to get them in 20s though?

Hi NeRwEEzy,

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty set on a 19" set up though. I don't want to compromise ride quality and increase $$$ by going 20's. Thanks again.

Feb 25, 2008 | 12:46 AM

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BBS LM champion edition

Feb 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='535662' date='Feb 25 2008, 04:46 PM

BBS LM champion edition

I concure...

Feb 25, 2008 | 05:23 AM

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For ease in cleaning and always keeping them clean, I would go for 167's. Both would look good I have 167's and BBS RS-GT Diamond Black. I wipe down my 167's everyday and it stays shinning always.

Feb 25, 2008 | 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='535662' date='Feb 25 2008, 01:46 AM

BBS LM champion edition

Do you know where i can get a hold of a set of BBS LM 20"?

Feb 25, 2008 | 10:33 AM

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thats a good question. call local shops around Socal and check.

jcool10181: come to the SLO meet!

Feb 25, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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My vote goes to the BBS RGR 19"
Very good choice, since that's exactly what I have

I can vouch for the color and also how light/strong the BBS wheel is.

freedom is selling his 20" BBS RS-GT, may want to take a look

Feb 25, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the suggestions. I like both wheels. The 167's look more sporty / aggressive to me, but my wife thinks the RGRs look more classy. Does anyone think the standard 545 brake rotors look too small behind the 167's? I don't plan on upgrading the stock brakes.

Cheers.