BBS FI-R with spacers or save trouble and go for BBS FI?

PetoM3 · 04-08-2016, 07:21 PM

IND claims BBS FI-R will fit on e92 with 10mm rear spacers.

Are there any issues with going for that instead of BBS FI?
Will the spacers make wheels look pushed out or it'll just align it as if it was BBS FI without spacers? If actually pushed out more, is there a concern for rub, even if the car is non-competition pkg and not lowered?

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...9-bbs-fi-wheel
http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...fi-r-wheel-set

From what I've read, it should be fine. I prefer the look of FI-R a little more (sharper curves), the lower weight is a cherry on top. I'd like to avoid issues with vibrations, rubbing though.

Cheers!

Amirsm3 · 04-08-2016, 08:36 PM

iND doesn't list the offset of the FI-R. Any idea what they are?

PetoM3 · 04-08-2016, 08:42 PM

Nope, only a rep said: "The 19" FI-R will work with a 10mm spacer in the rear."

PetoM3 · 04-08-2016, 08:52 PM

Looks to be 22 and 35 from BBS site
http://bbs.com/pdfs/produkte/FI-R_2016.pdf

Amirsm3 · 04-08-2016, 09:03 PM

19x10.5+35 :| wow. That's awful lol.

nm · 04-08-2016, 10:58 PM

Just get the FI. Spacers will negate the weight savings of the FI-R.

PetoM3 · 04-09-2016, 12:37 AM

Yeah, sounds like not worth it. Thanks for input!

aus · 04-09-2016, 12:57 AM

I thought the R would cost more due to the added machining.
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Amirsm3 · 04-09-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

I thought the R would cost more due to the added machining.
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That once in a blue moon moment where less really does cost you less

TTony · 11-18-2017, 08:18 PM

Bump. I'm only seeing 2 or 3 M3s with FI-Rs on them. I don't see iND listing the FI-R for the E92 either? What's the latest here?

kyippee · 11-19-2017, 11:26 PM

What if you do FI-R front, FI rear

aus · 11-20-2017, 12:34 AM

FI rear offset isn't great. It rubs if lowered on a 295/30-19 supersport.

Courtesy of Capo1

RKP FI
18" 9.5 ET18/10.5 ET22

FI
18" 9.5 ET20/10.5 ET25
19" 9.5 ET28/10.5 ET23
20" 9.5 ET26/10.5 ET28

FI-R
19" 9.5 ET22/10.5 ET35
20" 9.5 ET22/10.5 ET35

RI-D
19" 9 ET22/10 ET25
20" 9 ET32/10 ET34
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6ixSpd · 11-21-2017, 03:41 PM

The rear offset is atrocious on the FI-R, which is a shame because in my opinion they are much more aggressive and better looking than the FI

aus · 11-21-2017, 11:32 PM

The 19" FI doesn't have idea offsets.
The fronts could be at least 5mm more aggressive and the rears are 5mm too aggressive and rub with 295/30-19 if you're lowered.

SYT_Shadow · 11-27-2017, 02:09 PM

if money were no object I would happily run the BBS FI-R, although running a 2k wheel with a spacer just sounds wrong

vibrations are another issue as gordon mentions below

GORDON.M3 · 11-27-2017, 02:31 PM

there is no way in hell I would run a set of FI-Rs with spacers. just get a proper set of fitting FI and be done with it. adding spacers would just defeat the purpose, and you will notice a slight vibration.

becausephilchow · 11-29-2017, 01:13 AM

Would take the FI-Rs, in leiu of better resale value in the future

I'm not bothered with running spacers on the wheels.

GORDON.M3 · 11-29-2017, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becausephilchow

Would take the FI-Rs, in leiu of better resale value in the future

I'm not bothered with running spacers on the wheels.

No where to track the car in Hong Kong anyways

slicer · 11-30-2017, 04:42 PM

FI offset too aggressive in the rear for 295's. FIR with spacers would be my choice. Correctly installed spacers will not cause vibration. FIR offsets are designed for F8x platform which requires a less aggressive rear offset. An even better option is the 18" RIA. Cheaper, better offsets, and looks just as good as FI IMO. FIR is next level with the spoke cutouts but you pay $$$

TTony · 06-20-2018, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

FI offset too aggressive in the rear for 295's.

I'm running 295/30/19's PSS on FI's without any rubbing. I'm lowered with Ohlins as well.

dmk08 · 06-20-2018, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

The 19" FI doesn't have idea offsets.
The fronts could be at least 5mm more aggressive and the rears are 5mm too aggressive and rub with 295/30-19 if you're lowered.

I run the FI and love them. I see no need for 295s in the rear tho as Im NA. Could see more of an issue with a blower.

Im running 255/35 and 275/35 right now. I dont care about being omg flush tho. Im on Swift springs.

dmk08 · 06-20-2018, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTony

I'm running 295/30/19's PSS on FI's without any rubbing. I'm lowered with Ohlins as well.

This is great to know as I'm about to swap out to Ohlins. I wonder if you would have issues w/ PS4S since they are a tad wider than the MPSS.

04-08-2016, 07:21 PM	#1
PetoM3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Bug Killa Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	BBS FI-R with spacers or save trouble and go for BBS FI? IND claims BBS FI-R will fit on e92 with 10mm rear spacers. Are there any issues with going for that instead of BBS FI? Will the spacers make wheels look pushed out or it'll just align it as if it was BBS FI without spacers? If actually pushed out more, is there a concern for rub, even if the car is non-competition pkg and not lowered? http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...9-bbs-fi-wheel http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...fi-r-wheel-set From what I've read, it should be fine. I prefer the look of FI-R a little more (sharper curves), the lower weight is a cherry on top. I'd like to avoid issues with vibrations, rubbing though. Cheers! __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black Grills & Gills & Reflectors & Exhaust tips \| Lux \| CF Splitters & Diffuser \| BBS \| Musicar \| F1 \| Xpel \| Ceramic Pro
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	iND doesn't list the offset of the FI-R. Any idea what they are? __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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PetoM3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Bug Killa Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	Nope, only a rep said: "The 19" FI-R will work with a 10mm spacer in the rear." __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black Grills & Gills & Reflectors & Exhaust tips \| Lux \| CF Splitters & Diffuser \| BBS \| Musicar \| F1 \| Xpel \| Ceramic Pro
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PetoM3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Bug Killa Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	Looks to be 22 and 35 from BBS site http://bbs.com/pdfs/produkte/FI-R_2016.pdf __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black Grills & Gills & Reflectors & Exhaust tips \| Lux \| CF Splitters & Diffuser \| BBS \| Musicar \| F1 \| Xpel \| Ceramic Pro
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	19x10.5+35 :\| wow. That's awful lol. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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nm ///M 39 Rep 240 Posts Drives: E36, E90, F10, F30 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	Just get the FI. Spacers will negate the weight savings of the FI-R.
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PetoM3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Bug Killa Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	Yeah, sounds like not worth it. Thanks for input! __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe \| Space Gray \| Black Grills & Gills & Reflectors & Exhaust tips \| Lux \| CF Splitters & Diffuser \| BBS \| Musicar \| F1 \| Xpel \| Ceramic Pro
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04-09-2016, 12:57 AM	#8
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I thought the R would cost more due to the added machining. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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TTony Lieutenant 271 Rep 553 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Macan Turbo, IS350 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	Bump. I'm only seeing 2 or 3 M3s with FI-Rs on them. I don't see iND listing the FI-R for the E92 either? What's the latest here?
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kyippee Lieutenant Colonel 1072 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Supra MK5, F44 235GC Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	What if you do FI-R front, FI rear
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	FI rear offset isn't great. It rubs if lowered on a 295/30-19 supersport. Courtesy of Capo1 RKP FI 18" 9.5 ET18/10.5 ET22 FI 18" 9.5 ET20/10.5 ET25 19" 9.5 ET28/10.5 ET23 20" 9.5 ET26/10.5 ET28 FI-R 19" 9.5 ET22/10.5 ET35 20" 9.5 ET22/10.5 ET35 RI-D 19" 9 ET22/10 ET25 20" 9 ET32/10 ET34 . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,740 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	The rear offset is atrocious on the FI-R, which is a shame because in my opinion they are much more aggressive and better looking than the FI __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	The 19" FI doesn't have idea offsets. The fronts could be at least 5mm more aggressive and the rears are 5mm too aggressive and rub with 295/30-19 if you're lowered. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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becausephilchow Lieutenant 175 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (2)	Would take the FI-Rs, in leiu of better resale value in the future I'm not bothered with running spacers on the wheels.
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slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	FI offset too aggressive in the rear for 295's. FIR with spacers would be my choice. Correctly installed spacers will not cause vibration. FIR offsets are designed for F8x platform which requires a less aggressive rear offset. An even better option is the 18" RIA. Cheaper, better offsets, and looks just as good as FI IMO. FIR is next level with the spoke cutouts but you pay $$$ __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 11-30-2017 at 11:09 PM..
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