Show me your WHEELS!
#8751
Thank you for posting pics of your winter wheels. I need a winter set and didn't want to go the 15" route. I really wanted an idea of what 16" looked like (in black too!). I like what I see!!
#8753
While it does kind of hurt my feelings to buy a replica wheel, I don't know if I can spend $600 or so per wheel especially on crap roads...
Are ASA wheels any good? The AR1s are a similar style and all 4 can be had for around the price of one BBS. Decisions...
#8754
Lol... Well that explains why they looked more like "S's" than "B's" to me...
While it does kind of hurt my feelings to buy a replica wheel, I don't know if I can spend $600 or so per wheel especially on crap roads...
Are ASA wheels any good? The AR1s are a similar style and all 4 can be had for around the price of one BBS. Decisions...
While it does kind of hurt my feelings to buy a replica wheel, I don't know if I can spend $600 or so per wheel especially on crap roads...
Are ASA wheels any good? The AR1s are a similar style and all 4 can be had for around the price of one BBS. Decisions...
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#8757
According to the box, and documentation, the ASA AR1's are licensed by BBS. So I guess it's not really a knockoff.
I bought one to test fit and it looks pretty darn good. It's a cast one-piece wheel, but what would one expect for a wheel that cost 1/5 the price of the original?
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The LMs are friggen $780 each. I love them, but that's pretty nuts.
#8758
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#8759
I have the ASA AR1 wheels on my 06 R53. I love the classic BBS look but
sadly don't like the cost. I have had them on since the car was new in
Dec. 2005. They have held up very well (black with a polished lip).
sadly don't like the cost. I have had them on since the car was new in
Dec. 2005. They have held up very well (black with a polished lip).
#8760
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#8761
These look similar to the m5 rims I have for my e39 540i. Kinda makes me wonder how they'd look on my mini.
Could be a drunken stuper though though... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Could be a drunken stuper though though... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
#8762
A. BBS LM's would be stronger and less likely to fail than Rota's which are prone to cracking and shattering when damaged.
B. BBS LM's are REAL 2 piece wheels and if you were to damage them, they would only cost a fraction of the original price because you could just swap out the damaged barrel for a new one. That's one of the big benefits of true split wheels.
I can totally appreciate sticking to an affordable wheel, but it's easy to find affordable wheels that AREN'T stolen replicas.
B. BBS LM's are REAL 2 piece wheels and if you were to damage them, they would only cost a fraction of the original price because you could just swap out the damaged barrel for a new one. That's one of the big benefits of true split wheels.
I can totally appreciate sticking to an affordable wheel, but it's easy to find affordable wheels that AREN'T stolen replicas.
I'm all about supporting the real deal and getting a quality wheel/part, especially when it's a key piece, and I've seen cheap wheels shatter, but take it easy there hoss. Even fine manufacturers 'borrow' design ideas.
No image to contribute yet. Just got my Mini a week ago and the wheels are at the powder shop. R94 in flat black on sparkling silver with black roof.
#8763
So you've licensed the likeness of the vehicles and wheels on the shirts you sell?
I'm all about supporting the real deal and getting a quality wheel/part, especially when it's a key piece, and I've seen cheap wheels shatter, but take it easy there hoss. Even fine manufacturers 'borrow' design ideas.
No image to contribute yet. Just got my Mini a week ago and the wheels are at the powder shop. R94 in flat black on sparkling silver with black roof.
I'm all about supporting the real deal and getting a quality wheel/part, especially when it's a key piece, and I've seen cheap wheels shatter, but take it easy there hoss. Even fine manufacturers 'borrow' design ideas.
No image to contribute yet. Just got my Mini a week ago and the wheels are at the powder shop. R94 in flat black on sparkling silver with black roof.
I am a designer and yes we do take inspiration from many sources, but it is synthesized and adapted. We don't take a picture, trace it in CAD and put it into market calling it our own. At least those of us with integrity.
#8766
It's certainly "over the top"if you know what I mean.Not sure it's likeable or not.I guess it would have to grow on you Photoshop doesn't really do it justice just gives you an idea.hmmmmm
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#8768
They look great to me!
Why would anyone think black rims were "over the top" is beyond me.
Would add a black rally stripe down the side along the rocker panels.
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Why would anyone think black rims were "over the top" is beyond me.
Would add a black rally stripe down the side along the rocker panels.
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#8775
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