SleepR1

Yes, it's poll time. Having trouble deciding between BBS RG-R DSK and Volk SE37K Titanium Silver.

RG-R setup would be 8.5 and 9.5 x 17, 37 and 38-mm offset, with 235/45 and 265/40 17 S-03s. Mini spare would be Rage Euro in 7 x 17 with 205/40-17 Falken GR Beta.

Volk SE37K setup would be 9 x 17, 40-mm offset all the way around plus a full size spare with 255/40-17 Continental Sport Contact 2 (N2).

Here are some useful weblinks to see pictures and applications guides.

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/appli/appli_i09.html

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...odeIndex=50490

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...odeIndex=28659

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/wheel.html

DomFD3S

I vote for the BBS RG-R. The SE37K looks too "spokey" or "wirey-like" compared to the RG-Rs.

As nice as the SE37Ks are,....I just never liked that design much.

SleepR1

Thanks, lookswise, I agree. BBS RG-R for our FD3S Rx7s come with healthy sized rim lips...

FWIW, we can get the BBS RG-R DSK wheels at a good discount from Wheel Source of Dayton OH www.wheel1.com Contact me if there's interest m.lozano@comcast.net

BTW, I did vote for RG-R...I'm just having trouble committing to a choice right now LOL

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

The "k"s are a little too simple for me... it looks like they were machined by a home machinist who couldn't do curves yet. The "A"s look good in pictures of just the wheel, but whenever i see them actually on an FD, they don't look as good as i'd hoped... too many spokes or something.

For looks, the RG-Rs can't be beat... too bad the front wheel sizes aren't available. That really sucks. I'd almost consider using a spacer, since they look so good.

LoveBone

I like the BBS RG-Rs as well. What's the weight on those?

SleepR1

LoveBone, the 8.5 x 17, 37-mm offset fronts are 18.3 lbs. The 9.5 x 17, 38-mm offset rears are 17.8 lbs. The fronts have a 1.6-inch rim lip, the rears have a 2.7-inch rim lip (based on my calculations from offset, rim width, and brake clearances for each wheel). BTW, love the "camel toe" in your avatar LOL

SleepR1

So who voted for the SE37Ks and why was the "K" your choice over the RG-Rs?

SleepR1

The Volk SE37Ks are lighter by two pounds, 9 x 17, 40-mm offset should be about 16 lbs, based on maxcooper's weights of 15.4 and 16.6 lbs for 8.5 and 9.5 x 17 Volk SE37Ks. Also I really do love the symmetrical fitment of 255/40-17 all around with full-size spare in back for drivers eds. I was thinking of putting Toyo RA-1s on the SE37Ks if I go with them. Now do you see why I'm having trouble choosing??!!

SleepR1

Here's TAZ's red FD with 9 x 17, 40-mm offset Volk SE37Ks with 245/40-17 Hoosier R3S03s. You can't tell me that don't look HOT.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...&postid=136155

Can someone photoshop the black SE37K wheels "Titanium Silver" with center caps?

I'm curious what the BBS RG-Rs look like mounted on Thebestmotoring's CYM FD...?

SleepR1

BBS RGR DBK on CYM, 8 and 9 x 17s, Thebestmotoring's car...

maxcooper

I voted for the Ks. They are lighter and probably less expensive, and you have a full-sized spare wheel (if I understand that correctly) to use in case one gets hurt. They are very "light" visually, which I think is pretty cool if you have big brakes (which I know you do). I am very happy with my Ks.

-Max

maxcooper

What about some CE28Ns? They are even lighter than the Ks.

-Max

SleepR1

Max,

I can't get over the CE28Ns looks...the SE37Ks look MUCH BETTER...I'm being swayed back toward the Ks, especially when I stare @ TAZ's old red FD3S with black Ks all around with 9 x 17, 40s...

I'd been checking out your website too Max. The Ks have huge caliper clearances, which I like...

Thanks for voting!

DamonB

God I hate polls! Be a man!

SleepR1

Ok, but only after you vote, Damon...

DamonB

I refuse to contribute to your delinquency, but you already know I prefer the BBS!

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

Manny,
Your decision is alot easier than mine, cuz you have road and track wheels, right? Just get the BBS for the road, and a set of black "k's" or TE-37s for the track.

Although since your staying with 9x17" wheels, i don't know why your not staying with the SSRs. They're pretty much the best looking wheel on a 3rd gen. If they made 18x10" versions, thats what i would have. Not sure what your trying to accomplish.

SleepR1

Yeah, I plan to keep the SSR Integral A2s either way. If I go BBS, then SSRs become track wheels. If I go Volks, then SSRs stay as road wheels. Was initially going for one set of wheels, but I find that just not possible, with the performance I'm used to with Hoosiers from last year. I figure the next best thing is to go with an r-compound tire I can drive to and from the track venue (like Toyo RA-1), within a reasonable distance--that for me is 300 miles one way...thus Mid Ohio from Indy is probably my limit for travel with R-compound tires like Toyo RA-1s.

SleepR1

Wow, deadlocked at 50% for RG-R and 50% SE37K!

xchaos

Broke the deadlock for you! Gotta go Volks!

SleepR1

xchaos, with the "swing vote"...thanks for "playing"

DamonB

Tied

xchaos

BAH!

Thebestmotoring

Manny,

I saw the SE37K in bronze and wasn't too impress with the angled spokes. They are not nice and tapered like the BBS. The Volks might be a little bit cheaper and lighter but I still dig the BBS.
Hey! that's why Mazda put it on their Spirit-R right

SleepR1

Damn, maybe I should run 9 x 17, 40-mm offset SE37Ks up front, and 9.5 x 17, 38-mm offset BBS RG-Rs in back?? LOL