HRE or BBS?

Jimzym3 · 02-18-2015, 10:04 AM

Hey OP, thinking about selling my HRE for BBS. Had the HRE on my space grey but not sure how I feel about them on my alpine white. Which wheels look better on Alpine White. Any other better looking wheels out there that are light and forged? Thanks!

Alex07M3 · 02-18-2015, 10:05 AM

BBS no doupt!!

Amirsm3 · 02-18-2015, 10:08 AM

BBS if you want the FI. HRE if you want the FI replica in a three piece or custom color.

nicebraces · 02-18-2015, 10:51 AM

+1 for BBS FI

rjd598 · 02-18-2015, 10:59 AM

casual. just asking about two of the most expensive sets from two of the best companies

s85e90 · 02-18-2015, 10:59 AM

The lightest, forged 18" wheels you can get>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1070023

Yvette · 02-18-2015, 12:38 PM

bbs

B8bydesign · 02-18-2015, 12:53 PM

Can't go wrong with either!

radiantm3 · 02-18-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s85e90

The lightest, forged 18" wheels you can get>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1070023

Are they lighter than 18" FI's?

UBER ///M3 · 02-18-2015, 01:23 PM

BBS, no brainer

s85e90 · 02-18-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Are they lighter than 18" FI's?

within 1 lb. IIRC 18" FI are 16 lb fronts and mine are 17-17.5 lb fronts. Didn't realize OP was looking for 19" either.

Okay, the 2nd lightest wheels you can get. But you can buy a few sets and still be cheaper than one set of BBS FI

Powerbeast · 02-18-2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Quote:

Originally Posted by s85e90

The lightest, forged 18" wheels you can get>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1070023

Are they lighter than 18" FI's?

NO!

s85e90 · 02-18-2015, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s85e90

within 1 lb. IIRC 18" FI are 16 lb fronts and mine are 17-17.5 lb fronts. Didn't realize OP was looking for 19" either.

Okay, the 2nd lightest wheels you can get. But you can buy a few sets and still be cheaper than one set of BBS FI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

NO!

Thanks.

radiantm3 · 02-18-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s85e90

within 1 lb. IIRC 18" FI are 16 lb fronts and mine are 17-17.5 lb fronts. Didn't realize OP was looking for 19" either.

Okay, the 2nd lightest wheels you can get. But you can buy a few sets and still be cheaper than one set of BBS FI

I was just curious.

I think the weight difference between these wheels are all negligible anyways. Never felt a difference between the weight of FI's and TE37's.

s85e90 · 02-18-2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I was just curious.

I think the weight difference between these wheels are all negligible anyways. Never felt a difference between the weight of FI's and TE37's.

Agreed, it's hard to tell the diff from 1-2 lbs, although when I went from OEM 220 which are still light, the steering became very light from the new wheels, almost like a Caddy. When I put Work Brombacher on, the steering was very heavy due to the wheels weighing a ton.

husks002 · 02-18-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by s85e90

Agreed, it's hard to tell the diff from 1-2 lbs, although when I went from OEM 220 which are still light, the steering became very light from the new wheels, almost like a Caddy. When I put Work Brombacher on, the steering was very heavy due to the wheels weighing a ton.

A caddy? Gosh I hope upgrading to better wheels wouldn't make your car drive worse

Beautiful rims though - Used to have the re30's and loved them!

rawdenim · 02-18-2015, 05:29 PM

BBS for sure. HRE P43s will forever be my favorite wheels though.

Boo-E · 03-28-2015, 11:40 PM

HRE FTW

Jimzym3 · 03-29-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo-E

HRE FTW

Agreed

swifty · 03-30-2015, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husks002

A caddy? Gosh I hope upgrading to better wheels wouldn't make your car drive worse

Beautiful rims though - Used to have the re30's and loved them!

I went from OEM ZCP wheels to crazy light 18 inch set and yes, the steering rack became exceptionally light. I would get the servo tune if it bothers you. That's the only negative I can think of.

As for HRE or BBS, I would go with HRE simply because you can spec the offsets. Many guys running FI with spacers which defeats the purpose.

nicksm3 · 03-31-2015, 01:16 PM

BBS motorsport series 3 piece wheels. Custom sizes ....Dew it!

mkPOTO · 03-31-2015, 03:09 PM

I miss my R40s.. so HRE is my vote

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