looking for a pretty specific wheel style...any suggestions?

[formula]

ok, so im looking for some wheels, 18x9 up front 18x10 out back, multispoke (fiske fm10 style), with a flat face on the spokes but i also want the spokes to have some depth, paintable, in the sub-$2000 dollar range.

any idears?

[TonyL]

check sites like tire rack. BBS wheels can be had cheap on ebay. they look very similar to fikse fm10s

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Here's a link on ebay for some 18" bbses for a buy it now of 645.00 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7982769025&category=43958&sspagename=WDVW)

the deals are out there.

[dipren443]

check sites like tire rack. BBS wheels can be had cheap on ebay. they look very similar to fikse fm10s

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Here's a link on ebay for some 18" bbses for a buy it now of 645.00 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7982769025&category=43958&sspagename=WDVW)

the deals are out there.


Those are NOT BBS. The auction says BBS LM Styled wheels. Most BBS wheels are not cheap at all. Genuine LM's will run you as much as FIKSE FM-10's, and are multi-piece wheels. Those fakes are one piece and cheaply made.

Case in point... BBS LM's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66484&item=7981614868&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

[TonyL]

those should be OER "bmw" wheels which are manufactured for BMW by bbs. So the quality should be fine. The guy is asking for sub 2000 prices. He's gonna have to look at the "off" brand stuff and shy away from actual, hardcore multipeice forged rims.

Sad, but true. There is always the chance that nice wheels could be found on ebay for less. But it's harder. Thats the point I was trying to make. What else do you guys got? I know there are other, cheaper off brand wheels out there.

[TonyL]

how about these?

these are Replica RSR wheels
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available Here (http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel_catalog.php3?wheelID=397)
for 213.00 for 17x8 so the 18s shouldnt put you too far over your budget. and they are available in custom offsets.

[dipren443]

those should be OER "bmw" wheels which are manufactured for BMW by bbs. So the quality should be fine. The guy is asking for sub 2000 prices. He's gonna have to look at the "off" brand stuff and shy away from actual, hardcore multipeice forged rims.

Sad, but true. There is always the chance that nice wheels could be found on ebay for less. But it's harder. Thats the point I was trying to make. What else do you guys got? I know there are other, cheaper off brand wheels out there.

I know he is going to have a harder time finding these type of wheels, I was just trying to make the point that the wheels you referred to as BBS were merely replicas of an expensive multi-piece BBS wheel. And I think his statement that those are "OER" is a fallacy. My guess is those are replica wheels as BMW uses genuine BBS wheels which would end up costing a pretty penny.

[dipren443]

I know these are 17", but these would be a nice choice...

BMW 540i wheels... (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7982442000&category=43957&sspagename=WDVW)

[TonyL]

it should also be noted that many "fake" BBS wheels are in fact, made by BBS, look at ASA wheels. widely noted as fakes, and sub par wheels, right?

but look at this auction. HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66484&item=7981564519&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)
this image shows the made by BBS stamp (http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/6f/26/c7_1_b.JPG)

the bottom line is, the argument that "BBS" brand name wheels are better than the "fakes" is crap. you are paying for a name. Most large name manufacturers make their own knockoffs, and thats why there are so many wheels that look alike over a broad cross section of price. its a way for the manufacturer to capitolize on all market segments.

[formula]

lol i didnt mean to start a fight....

by the way, when i said sub-2g's, i meant just for the wheels...and for a 2nd gen firebird...
those rrs's eplcas look almost perfect. thats the look i'm after

[dipren443]

it should also be noted that many "fake" BBS wheels are in fact, made by BBS, look at ASA wheels. widely noted as fakes, and sub par wheels, right?

but look at this auction. HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66484&item=7981564519&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)
this image shows the made by BBS stamp (http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/6f/26/c7_1_b.JPG)

the bottom line is, the argument that "BBS" brand name wheels are better than the "fakes" is crap. you are paying for a name. Most large name manufacturers make their own knockoffs, and thats why there are so many wheels that look alike over a broad cross section of price. its a way for the manufacturer to capitolize on all market segments.

This is partially correct. While ASA wheels are "Licensed" by BBS, they are not manufactured by BBS. They are actually manufactured in South Korea, whereas BBS wheels are manufactured in Herbolzheim, Germany.

But again, you are correct in saying some wheels you are paying for a name. The most important factor is how well they are made and the quality of materials used. If there is a an inexpensive wheel, but has a good reputation and a known history, ASA for example, then your point holds.

Quote taken from website discussing ASA manufacturing:

"By basing its quality standards around those used by BBS, in 1994 ASA became one of the first alloy wheel companies to obtain ISO9001. In 1999 ASA obtained QS9000 certification, one of the highest quality standards in the automotive industry. (ISO9001 and QS9000 are world-recognized standards for quality.)"

There are also alot of these "replica" wheels that if you looked at wrong, they would bend.

Just playing devil's advocate here....

[TonyL]

noone is fighting. lol. its just a common misconception, that company x makes knockoffs of company y. all the while, company Y owns company x.

BMW wheel bolt patters will fit your gm ride.

the bolt circle on a bmw is 5x120mm gms 5x4.75 inch bolt circle translates into 5x120.6 not enough to matter. many guys on the site are running straight BMW wheels on thier cars. now, armed with this new info, you'll be more able to find the cool rims you seek.

[formula]

ok http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7981459329 these are dead on exactly what i'm after.

1) edit: answered about the bolt pattern, thank ya.

2) if anybody can find a place with these wheels, but available in custom sizing and backspacing and such, i will love them forever.

[TonyL]

unfortunatley the custom backspacing is gonna kill ya. you will have to go to the big names and pay through the nose for it.

however, all is not lost. you'll be shocked at how well some of the big bmw wheels will bolt right up. find yourself a bmw 5 or 7 series wheel and try it out.

[formula]

a friend of mine recommended hp design wheels...i photoshopped this up real quick just to get an idea of what the finished product would look like.

what do you guys think?

[TonyL]

they look cool.

Never heard of the company before though, and the website isn't real impressive.

Looks like a startup company. so you could get screwed on the price

[formula]

they're apparently real big with the 4th gen f-body boys who are too poor to buy fm10s, lol. i agree, their website is junky though.

i should probably post a pic of my car to explain why i want a gold element on the wheels...

[TonyL]

pro-touring TAs are cool



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horton's take on one is awsome too.

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[formula]

good night those look sweeeet!

[Ralph LoGrasso]

HP wheels are big with 4th gens as mentioned above. From what I've heard they're great wheels, but heavy. Tony (nineball) had a set on his 35th ss convert.

[speed89]

Check out the ZEFORGED Mesh. I think it's offered in any finish you want.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif