Pic request... BBS LM 18x10 + 50?
11-30-10, 11:22 AM
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Pic request... BBS LM 18x10 + 50?
I've got a chance to pickup a set of LM's in 18x9 +42 and 18x10 +50
the problem is, they're in transit from japan on a ship and inaccessible for photos. He just had a stock photo of lm's, but not the actual wheels. I'd just like to see them, to know if the lips are gonna be decent or not. Anyone out there have a set close to these specs? Thanks in advance.
the problem is, they're in transit from japan on a ship and inaccessible for photos. He just had a stock photo of lm's, but not the actual wheels. I'd just like to see them, to know if the lips are gonna be decent or not. Anyone out there have a set close to these specs? Thanks in advance.
12-02-10, 09:09 AM
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Those sizes will fit a stock-fendered FD nicely. Unfortunately if you're looking for a crazy lip, with those offsets you probably won't get it. I'm sure they'll still look great on the car though 
12-03-10, 07:50 AM
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The sizes you mentioned will work well for an FD. The fronts may be tight with a +42 offset and might require a fender roll depending on suspension/ride height.
The only thing I would say is that the fender clearance will be very low up and be very high in the rear. This is only a cosmetic issue but if it bothers you you might want to through on a set of 5-7mm spacers in the rear so that you have similar fender clearance as the front.
As for tires I would run a 255/35 18 front and either a 265/35 (will probably have more stretch that the front again just a cosmetic issue), a 275/35 (tall overall diameter) or a 295/30 18 (wide but in spec for the rear) in the rear. I would run the 295/30 if you find a tire you like in that size with a 5mm spacer. This may require a fender roll.
Those are a beautiful set of wheels that I think work great on an FD. I really like FDs with appropriate style wheels and there is a reason why Spirit Rs came with BBS RGRs.
The only thing I would say is that the fender clearance will be very low up and be very high in the rear. This is only a cosmetic issue but if it bothers you you might want to through on a set of 5-7mm spacers in the rear so that you have similar fender clearance as the front.
As for tires I would run a 255/35 18 front and either a 265/35 (will probably have more stretch that the front again just a cosmetic issue), a 275/35 (tall overall diameter) or a 295/30 18 (wide but in spec for the rear) in the rear. I would run the 295/30 if you find a tire you like in that size with a 5mm spacer. This may require a fender roll.
Those are a beautiful set of wheels that I think work great on an FD. I really like FDs with appropriate style wheels and there is a reason why Spirit Rs came with BBS RGRs.
