BBS e88

[glendog74]

Rob, do you have any update about the awesome E88s ?
Did you see difference in laptimes ?

Hi Alex,

I now like them a lot although it took a couple of track days to get used to the 'feel' of them compared to OEM 19" wheels.

I can definitely feel the extra front end grip and have confidence in that as well as being able to brake that little later due to the extra rubber in contact with the road. I don't really 'feel' there is any difference in having the wider rears, however.

I now have to drive with DSC off as the rears upset the system otherwise. I like using SMG S6 now though! :thumbs:

As for lap times, i wouldn't really know as i don't time and am not too bothered to be honest. I do know i was running low 8 minute laps at the Ring back in April. :whistle:

[alexk]

Sounds good then :thumbs:

I asked about laptimes on a 'normal' track and not the Nordschleife.

[Pkumarm3]

why did u go for a staggered set up vs. a square set up? wouldn't that be best to extend the life of your tires?

[glendog74]

why did u go for a staggered set up vs. a square set up? wouldn't that be best to extend the life of your tires?

I wanted to keep the staggered setup as BMW intended for the car. I bought these wheels second hand so they were already made up to be staggered with the correct offsets machined onto the wheel hub faces.

To be honest, whilst i may well go through front tyres quicker as i cannot rotate to the rear, my rears last longer staying put on the rear axle - on track at least. I do not use these wheels on road.

[loosifer]

woww

oh...that Good:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[natty99]

you sir are a baller! Wish I could afford them for my regular wheels, let along track wheels lol

[M3CSL]

I fitted my BBS E88 track wheels today to see if there were any issues with widths or arch/suspension clearances, etc.

I decided last year that i would change from wheel bolts to wheel studs/nuts for convenience so i fitted these first. It was a straight forward job and involved cleaning the hub threads prior to applying a drop of Loctite 262 high strength threadlocker and torque tightening the studs to 16 ft lbs.

The 10.5 x 18J rears went on without spacers and fitted nicely with a little clearance from the wheel arch and without any issues with suspension.

The 9.5 x 18J fronts had to have 12mm spacers fitted to fit ok and even so the inner edge of the rim is at most 5mm away from my KW Clubsport spring/strut upright... The top outer edge of the tyre looks like it would come into contact with the arch but this is partly down to only having around -2.2 degrees camber set on the fronts vice the -3.2 that i use on track.

I took it for a gentle test drive and am relieved to report that all seemed well although i was careful to not make the suspension compress at any point! I'm not overly keen on the wider front 18's 'blocky' appearance either but the drive felt so different to standard wheels and was almost go-kart like despite the Cups scrabbling for grip in the cold temperatures.

It will be interesting to see what this set-up is like on track! Looking forward to Donny on the 18th :whistle:























:smokin:

nice brother :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[Porker]

I'm having a look around to fit gold E88's to my (black) CSL.

I would fit 9.5J 18's all round. If anyone knows a good source for these, or knows of anyone selling theirs, do let me know!

[alexk]

Let me know as well if you find a good source :thumbs:

Edit: I have found these guys -> http://racingteam-hofmann.de/motorsportfelgen.htm but didn't contact them yet.

[Mike RT4]

I'm having a look around to fit gold E88's to my (black) CSL.

I would fit 9.5J 18's all round. If anyone knows a good source for these, or knows of anyone selling theirs, do let me know!

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19s (in any of the following widths 8.5" / 9" / 9.5" / 10") and any offset are 5,915 Euros :bigcry:

18s ditto above are 5,525 Euros :bigcry:.

Both are delivered to UK prices.

As you might know the BBS E88 are built to order, therefore the order time can take up to 6-8 weeks. But you can get a wheel set specifically produced for your car (so staggered widths and offsets would be no extra cost).

This is dealing direct with BBS.

[alexk]

Mike is this the price of one or of a set ?

[Mike RT4]

Mike is this the price of one or of a set ?

They're expensive, but they're not THAT expensive :119: - the price is for a full set of four wheels in either 18" or 19". Widths and offsets have no effect on the price.

The price also includes VAT @ 20% (which obviously isn't applicable to Switzerland).

[alexk]

They're expensive, but they're not THAT expensive :119: - the price is for a full set of four wheels in either 18" or 19". Widths and offsets have no effect on the price.

The price also includes VAT @ 20% (which obviously isn't applicable to Switzerland).

Thanks, the price is decent in my opinion.
I might consider a set next year.

[Mike RT4]

I think I'd prefer the LMs.....

[_Nathan_]

I love E88 but NTM Pista III are mega light and strong, would be my choice for a track car if I had more money.