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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Best place to purchase BBS RG-R's

I was wondering where to buy BBS RG-R's. I found this site http://www.wheelsboutique.com/
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http://www.gruppe-s.com/Wheels/wheelspage.htm
Is there any other good sites that I should be checking? I did a good share of searching and that is about all I can come up with. Thanks Josh
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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They've got 'em at tire rack... 18" only, and only up to 7.5" up front. BBS didn't import all the sizes to the US.
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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Did you read the thread I linked to in your other post?

"Beast_From_The_East" had to special order his size and offset from Japan through: http://www.wheel1.com/
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Yeah I read that thread. There was a lot of good information in there, but I never did find out what offset to get if I was going to get 17's up front. Or would 17's run into clearance problems with the calipers. I really like them but I don't know if I want to wait 8 to 10 weeks.
And I checked out tirerack.com and their prices are pretty good, but they only show 18 X 7.5's up front. I could get those and then the 9's in the rear. I think the 10's would look too wierd with 7.5's up front.

Is anybody running wheels staggered that much? By the way this is a FD that is primarily a street car.
Any help is appreciated, Thanks Josh
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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OK after searching a lot more I found out that the stock FD comes with 8" tires. So why the hell would I want to put 7.5's up front?
I went to http://www.wheelsboutique.com and put in my car and it shows 18 X 8's for $530 a piece and it shows 18 X 9's for $519 a piece.
Why doesn't this site show these sizes at tirerack.com?
I'm going to email the wheel source and see how long of a wait I would be looking at, and this way I can go with 17's instead of 18" or do you think 18's would be better? Thanks
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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I bought my BBS wheels (RX model) from:


Sander Performance Group
Lucille - 800-227-6965
http://www.sanderperformance.com/

good luck!

David
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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Do you have any pics with them on your car?
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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I just got off the phone with wheelsbotique.com and they only have the 18 X 7.5's for the front and 18 X 9's in the rear. They said with a tire package it would run about $3100 to my door.
Too bad that is a little out of my price range right now.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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Wheel Source is the best place if you want a proper set of BBS RG-Rs for your FD. Beast from the East is quite happy with his set
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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If the offset is right just run 18x9's on all 4 corners. To hell with 7.5's
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by jhammerrx7

I can go with 17's instead of 18" or do you think 18's would be better?
Get 17"s. 18" wheels along with the tires will be more expensive and they will also be heavier.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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I also called the wheel source and he quoted me prices a litttle higher than on their site. He also said that he could check BBS's factory in the states and see if they have any in stock. And if not he said it could take up to 3 to 4 months to get them from overseas. The thing is is that I need a good set within the next two weeks or so because the shitty *** rims that were on the car when I bought it are leaking air. The chrome that was on the rims is flaking and peeling and air is escaping from somewhere underneath the chrome. I have had the tire off several times and have had wheel shops try to use sealant inside the rim to stop the leak. I can fill the tire up in the morning and by that night it is almost flat. So that is why I'm kinda rushing it and also because this Friday I'm getting a $1500 bonus from work so why not spend it?
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Problem is, BBS didn't impost the 8.5" +36 offset wheel that they recommend for our car. Only the 7.5 (not worth it) and a 9" and since the 9" are a rear-only fitment, there likely isn't enough room for the brakes.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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I was looking around and I found some ADR MSports that look a lot like the BBS's. They are a hell of a lot more inexpensive something more in my price range.

After searching for the BBS and discovering the hastle and actual dollar amount I just can't afford them right now. But they are without a doubt the ones that I want someday.

I saw someone's car posted with the ADR's on nopistons and it looked really good (except they were chrome) I want the hyper silver.
The only thing is that its a cast three piece wheel instead of the forged BBS

On wheelsbotique.com they the 18 X 8.5 (Hypersilver) are $240
And the 18 X 9.5 (Hypersilver) are $260.

Are these a good quality wheel. I'm guessing that somebody is going to tell me they aren't the best but that is ok with me for now.
Also I need to know which offset I will need. I'm looking at 18 X 8.5's up front and 18 X 9.5's in the rear.

Thanks Josh
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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ah yes the adr el cheapo non forged bbs lookalikes...

im saving up for the real rgr.
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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I thought ADRs were boat anchors?
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by PVerdieck

I thought ADRs were boat anchors?
They are. But if you're broke and want to get your floss on...
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