BBS FI-R VS BBS FI help?

slowf10m5 · 10-13-2017, 05:11 AM

So iv'e been contemplating selling both my sets of HRE P40S and ADV.1 7.1 early next year and going for the BBS, question I am curious about is what is the difference between the two? From what I read on there specs seems to be more of a offset change, my buddy owns a e60 M5 and he just got the BBS FI-R but he had to run spacers in both back and front to give it a flush look. If I go with the FI-R will I have to run spacers as well because of the high offsets vs the FI which run a lower offset which are similar to my current rims, will I not need spacers? Correct me if I am wrong but I believe BBS does not make custom offsets correct? Please advise me if you guys have any info.

carrera2RSL · 10-13-2017, 05:28 AM

I think your right, I looked at these as well. I think the R are slightly lighter, a similar but slightly different design with some hollowing out of spokes if I recall

I gave up on the idea due to cost and inflebility

apsuard · 10-13-2017, 10:29 AM

I have the BBS FI's and love them. My two cents is that the FI's were designed for the F10 M5 regarding fit. Im pretty sure the FI-r require spacers. Depends if you want the look of the FIs or FIR.

mwlmd · 10-13-2017, 12:36 PM

Spending money for a lightweight wheel and adding spacers is inane. Go with HRE custom!

apsuard · 10-13-2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mwlmd

Spending money for a lightweight wheel and adding spacers is inane. Go with HRE custom!

No spacers neeeed on BBS FI's. The offsets were made for the F10 M5. Perfect look with 275 front & 305 rear.

Used2be · 10-13-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by apsuard

I have the BBS FI's and love them. My two cents is that the FI's were designed for the F10 M5 regarding fit. Im pretty sure the FI-r require spacers. Depends if you want the look of the FIs or FIR.

Ditto. The FIs mount 275/35 and 305/30 tires and sit nicely in the wheel well. The 9.5" fronts would probably take a 285/30 and fit, but I'm nervous over the diameter difference and the problem that might cause. I'm waiting for Michelin to make the 275/35 in the Sport Cup 2, and that will be my pairing. A shame BMW chose to change the bolt pattern for the 2018 model and the F10 wheels won't fit.

m5 guy · 10-13-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mwlmd

Spending money for a lightweight wheel and adding spacers is inane. Go with HRE custom!

That's the main thing keeping me from the FI-Rs as well. I really do not like spacers at all and it sucks to run them on such a performance based light weight wheel. Though it does seem like you would really only need a spacer in the rear if you went with a 275/305 combo so not too bad I guess.

slowf10m5 · 10-14-2017, 12:17 AM

Yeah I really want the BBS FI-R's but the need of spacers tells me nooooo, another option I would consider would be the BC Forged rz05

Dumpspec · 10-19-2017, 04:25 PM

can't go wrong with either one of those wheels. But FIR just looks soooo purrty haha

carrera2RSL · 10-20-2017, 04:50 AM

I think Signature SV104's are pretty similar and cool as well, any size any offset numerous finishes nearly as light, fully forged.

Dumpspec · 10-23-2017, 03:21 PM

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I think Signature SV104's are pretty similar and cool as well, any size any offset numerous finishes nearly as light, fully forged.

looks pretty good

bm5bullit · 03-18-2018, 11:04 AM

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looks pretty good

Looks awesome. I have the same setup, but silver, on the same color car. Love them, my second set.

cjrdriven · 04-01-2018, 11:00 PM

What figment issue with Fi-r? lol https://instagram.com/p/Bg5HGySjkzH/

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carrera2RSL Lieutenant 183 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think your right, I looked at these as well. I think the R are slightly lighter, a similar but slightly different design with some hollowing out of spokes if I recall I gave up on the idea due to cost and inflebility
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apsuard Captain 195 Rep 612 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I have the BBS FI's and love them. My two cents is that the FI's were designed for the F10 M5 regarding fit. Im pretty sure the FI-r require spacers. Depends if you want the look of the FIs or FIR.
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10-14-2017, 12:17 AM	#8
slowf10m5 Private 34 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Alphine White Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Space iTrader: (0)	Yeah I really want the BBS FI-R's but the need of spacers tells me nooooo, another option I would consider would be the BC Forged rz05 __________________ 13' F10 M5 AW(Orca Telegrey Wrap w/Gloss Black Top/Accents/Side Mirrors) \| DCT \| Executive Package \| Bang Olufsen Sound System \| ADV.1 7.1 Satin Black \| RPI GTM Exhaust(Black Edition) \| Evolution Racewerks Catless Downpipes \| H&R Sport Springs \| BootMod3 Stage 2 Tune \| RK Tunes CF Intake \| 20% Ceramic Tint \| PSM Dynamic Full Kit \| Brake Calipers Painted (Acid Orange) \| Tinted Housing Lights \| @slowf10m5
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Dumpspec Major 570 Rep 1,234 Posts Drives: @dumpspec Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	can't go wrong with either one of those wheels. But FIR just looks soooo purrty haha
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carrera2RSL Lieutenant 183 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think Signature SV104's are pretty similar and cool as well, any size any offset numerous finishes nearly as light, fully forged. Attached Images
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cjrdriven Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M5 Join Date: May 2015 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	What figment issue with Fi-r? lol https://instagram.com/p/Bg5HGySjkzH/
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