BBS and BMW

Enthusiast~1 · 04-23-2022, 05:58 PM

Installed the BBS CI-Rs and can't get enough. Hope for some better pics to come. Painted the mirror caps and a few more details to adjust - would like black lugs but they were not available at the time of install so may get those. Also torn on the rim protectors and may black em out/remove or wrap.

Worked with BBS in Germany who sent a couple great TUV documents on each wheel and advised along with BMW on best setup for keeping the xdrive happy. Could have gone a tad bigger on wheels but it wasn't available in the Conti's which I really wanted knowing how good they are with 30-70 degree temp variations where I live far too many months out of the year.

Looks so amazing in person.

335dFan · 04-23-2022, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Drvlikeagrl

Installed the BBS CI-Rs and can't get enough. Hope for some better pics to come. Painted the mirror caps and a few more details to adjust - would like black lugs but they were not available at the time of install so may get those. Also torn on the rim protectors and may black em out/remove or wrap.

Worked with BBS in Germany who sent a couple great TUV documents on each wheel and advised along with BMW on best setup for keeping the xdrive happy. Could have gone a tad bigger on wheels but it wasn't available in the Conti's which I really wanted knowing how good they are with 30-70 degree temp variations where I live far too many months out of the year.

Looks so amazing in person.

I have thought seriously about getting a set of BBS, but haven't decided on such a dent in my wallet as yet. The BBS are very nice.

M40i4me · 04-23-2022, 07:10 PM

Love my BBS SX rims. Yours look awesome.

suby01 · 04-23-2022, 07:43 PM

Niizee

Enthusiast~1 · 04-24-2022, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

I have thought seriously about getting a set of BBS, but haven't decided on such a dent in my wallet as yet. The BBS are very nice.

It's a decent dent but I didn't think powder coating would solve the itch for me. I figured I saved about $6k on the suv with my high value trade so eh...comes out in the wash. Unfortunately, I've never had a problem "justifying" reasons for all things car related. If you can wait for Nov black Friday deals are best time to buy them.

Enthusiast~1 · 04-24-2022, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by M40i4me

Love my BBS SX rims. Yours look awesome.

Thank you! Love the blue and black look. BBS are so iconic and I think if my BMWs are going to have any wheel besides OEM it would be BBS.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-24-2022, 11:45 AM

Looks great

AllBlackBimmer · 04-24-2022, 12:25 PM

Nice looks great… BBS makes some the best and most classic wheels

What size are these 20s? Or 19s?

Chief Orman · 04-24-2022, 12:28 PM

Any sense of how much lighter BBS rims are vs stock?

Ice9 · 04-24-2022, 01:43 PM

I have used BBS (2 piece) wheels on almost every car I have had, including this 2002 Audi S6. Remember when 18" wheels were considered "huge?"

Enthusiast~1 · 04-24-2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

Nice looks great… BBS makes some the best and most classic wheels

What size are these 20s? Or 19s?

Thank you ~ I appreciate it

They're 20's - 9 front and 10.5 rear, running 245/45 front and 275/40 rear

Enthusiast~1 · 04-24-2022, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Orman

Any sense of how much lighter BBS rims are vs stock?

Stock 19x7.5 698Ms are about 28 lbs

BBS CI-R...
20x9 is 24
20x10.5 is 27 lbs

less lbs for a larger wheel is a beautiful thing

O_que · 04-24-2022, 06:39 PM

I love these wheels too

04-23-2022, 05:58 PM	#1
Enthusiast~1 First Lieutenant 602 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '19 BMW X3 M40 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40 [10.00]	BBS and BMW - love at first sight Installed the BBS CI-Rs and can't get enough. Hope for some better pics to come. Painted the mirror caps and a few more details to adjust - would like black lugs but they were not available at the time of install so may get those. Also torn on the rim protectors and may black em out/remove or wrap. Worked with BBS in Germany who sent a couple great TUV documents on each wheel and advised along with BMW on best setup for keeping the xdrive happy. Could have gone a tad bigger on wheels but it wasn't available in the Conti's which I really wanted knowing how good they are with 30-70 degree temp variations where I live far too many months out of the year. Looks so amazing in person. Attached Images __________________ @enthusiast_1_ Current: 2019 X3 M40x Dark Graphite Metallic; Previous: 2017 BMW M240i xdrive (Sapphire Black); 2013 BMW 335ix M sport coupe (White) beast of a car/let slip away; and 2011 BMW 328ix- coupe (Silver)
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