BBS Fi (18 or 19) or BBS E88 (18 or 19) which to choose?

604skyline · 12-15-2012, 11:58 AM

So looking at some wheels for the new year.

I guess, my first question is stick with 18" or move up to 19"?

secondly, what set? BBS Fi (diamond black finish) or BBS E88 (silver)

thanks for your time and help.

*alos going to be doing suspension/coilover, will post in appropriate section.

Beedub · 12-15-2012, 01:40 PM

if it was going FI id probably stick with 18s but the 19s are only like 17lbs so.... its a win win .. no????

XMetal · 12-15-2012, 04:49 PM

BBS doesn't show a fitment of the FI for Z4M

What size/offset were you thinking?

604skyline · 12-16-2012, 11:05 AM

Xmetal, one of the online vendors mentioned that fitment would not be a problem, although now that I think of it, it was in regards to the japan version of the Fi, which they call the Ri-d.

anyways, what are everyones thoughts on size? 18 or 19?

Gtfour · 12-16-2012, 12:12 PM

Track 18''

Street 19''

Beedub · 12-16-2012, 12:18 PM

due to the weight, i genuinely don't think its going to matter......

personal choice here!!! everyones going to give their setup choice ;-)

i2ichal2dZ4M · 12-16-2012, 12:33 PM

Fi

19 street, stocks for track

dubsesd · 12-17-2012, 08:59 PM

the Fi would look dope. very simple and clean looking wheels, not to mention they are super light

Gtfour · 12-17-2012, 10:07 PM

Since you are looking for a street wheel setup only, go with the FI. The E88 are track wheels, barrels and lips are thinner than the LM series to save weight and they won't like potholes... And this is valid with either magnesium or aluminum centers.

You can get BBS LM or LM-R if you like 3 pcs wheels. It will work better for your need.

avsbmw · 12-18-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gtfour

Track 18''

Street 19''

+1

Love the FI's

12-15-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
604skyline New Member Drives: 2008 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	BBS Fi (18 or 19) or BBS E88 (18 or 19) which to choose? So looking at some wheels for the new year. I guess, my first question is stick with 18" or move up to 19"? secondly, what set? BBS Fi (diamond black finish) or BBS E88 (silver) thanks for your time and help. *alos going to be doing suspension/coilover, will post in appropriate section.
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12-15-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,068 iTrader: (0)	if it was going FI id probably stick with 18s but the 19s are only like 17lbs so.... its a win win .. no???? __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

12-16-2012, 12:18 PM	#6
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,068 iTrader: (0)	due to the weight, i genuinely don't think its going to matter...... personal choice here!!! everyones going to give their setup choice ;-) __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

12-17-2012, 08:59 PM	#8
dubsesd Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M coupe / 328xi LCI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ottawa Posts: 1,594 iTrader: (1)	the Fi would look dope. very simple and clean looking wheels, not to mention they are super light __________________ 2006 ///M Coupe TiAg / IR -- H&R coilovers/RPI exhaust/ZHP knob/19" Morr vs8.2 hand brushed/Stoptech 355mm 6/4 BBK/Turner strut bar/polished diagonal braces/m tower caps/tekarbon 2x2 coil cover/Michelin PSS/gloss black kidneys/painted gloss black roof/mstache 2 front lip/AFE dry intake/RPI forced induction/colormatch corners/black chrome //M badges/rear diffuser/aeroskirts/rogue mounts/DKF adjustable hangers/22%tint/euromode lighting/LED interior & plate lighting

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12-15-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
XMetal Captain Drives: '04 X5, '08 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 912 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4MCoupe [0.00] 2004 BMW X5 [0.00]	BBS doesn't show a fitment of the FI for Z4M What size/offset were you thinking?

12-16-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
604skyline New Member Drives: 2008 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Xmetal, one of the online vendors mentioned that fitment would not be a problem, although now that I think of it, it was in regards to the japan version of the Fi, which they call the Ri-d. anyways, what are everyones thoughts on size? 18 or 19?

12-16-2012, 12:12 PM	#5
Gtfour Lieutenant Drives: BMW E86 ///M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 428 iTrader: (3)	Track 18'' Street 19''

12-16-2012, 12:33 PM	#7
i2ichal2dZ4M Private First Class Drives: 2007 BSM Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	Fi 19 street, stocks for track

12-17-2012, 10:07 PM	#9
Gtfour Lieutenant Drives: BMW E86 ///M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 428 iTrader: (3)	Since you are looking for a street wheel setup only, go with the FI. The E88 are track wheels, barrels and lips are thinner than the LM series to save weight and they won't like potholes... And this is valid with either magnesium or aluminum centers. You can get BBS LM or LM-R if you like 3 pcs wheels. It will work better for your need.