ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I picked up some BBS wheels last night which I'm confident are genuine. The tyres on these are 225 40 18 front and 265 35 18 rear. I'll have a look at the markings for offsets and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 8.5 inch front et35 10 inch rear et40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Do they fit? Would be surprised if they go on without rubbing. Certainly with a passenger or two you could have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I've not tried them yet. The PFS rings are missing from the rears. If I can get the front ones out I could try them in the rears. If not I'll need to get some new ones ordered first. I'm not worried about back seat passengers. As this is a fun car I might remove a lot of the interior. I'm already thinking fixed buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 What are PFS rings? You might also find they rub under load when on track and all the weight shifts to a one corner. I may be wrong as the offsets are quite reasonable, but you might need spacers to get over the brakes which could mess things up. Suppose you wont know until you try though. Oh and personally i would have gone for a square set up for track use as thinner front tyres will lead to understeer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 PFS is the name BBS give to their spigot type rings. They're cnc machined instead of plastic and they are held in with a cir-clip. I could go narrower on the back to approach a squarer setup but I dont really like the sound of that. So I'm trying to go wider front and back. I have no idea what will fit and what wont. I guess the only way is to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ah ok fair enough. If the bolt pattern is 5x120 then you can still bolt them up without the spigots fitted as the nuts/bolts will self centre the wheel. At least this will let you know if they fit or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I think they will fit on the car. I did some Googling and quite a few people talk about the rare 10 inch et40 bbs wheels. It's the non-m offsets which make them rare it seems. I'm not sure I like the idea of driving the car without the locating rings. A trial fit without a little test drive seems a bit pointless doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Just once round the block won't hurt, but for long term then i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Does this link work - http://konfigurator.bbs.com/article/rims/car_selection/rim_selection/resetFilter/true/PKWIDCode/P00001790001727#box1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ok excellent. So BBS list these as a correct fit. They also show a 265 35 18 rear tyre option. Inspired by this I've ordered some new PFS rings from BBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 But which BBS have you got, what style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 tyre might be a little wide but try them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Oh sorry - BBS CH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Cool, should look well when fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks But they have seen better days. It looks like someone has done some diy refinishing on them. They look ok. As long as they not buckled I'm happy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I just had a trial fit of a front wheel. It went on ok with no spacer. Cleared the massive brake caliper - just. Bad news is I couldn't tighten up the nuts because the thread of the studs are too long. Took a couple of pics. Can we upload pics easy with this tapatalk app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Either cut the studs down or use open nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Does this link work - http://konfigurator.bbs.com/article/rims/car_selection/rim_selection/resetFilter/true/PKWIDCode/P00001790001727#box1 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 They're going to rub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 No sheet. They stick out ridiculously. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I couldn't try to drive with them on due to nut problems. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Also I've got some rubbing on the original wheels with the Standard size tyres. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
