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BBS LM correct fitment and offset for widebody...

:D :thumb:
 
I had a look at the E88s as I absolutely love the wheel but I was put off slightly by the 3 piece design as apparently the seal can go and with the weather/water/salt on our roads they would need even more maintenance than the 2 piece LMs???

I am evidently no expert though and so this could be a load of codswallop!?!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed info so far though!
 
Jodes said:
I am evidently no expert though and so this could be a load of codswallop

You're right, that is codswallop.

The face on LM's & e88's are fixed in the same way by bolts, fixed and torqued up around the outer face/lip.
The seal you mention on a three piece wheel connects the inner barrel to the face & lip. These are sealed from the factory and will cause no concern for many years to come. The only issue with the seal you mention, is if the wheel has been split and not sealed correctly by a competent wheel builder which usually results in a slow loss of air from the tyre.

Buy new or buy refurbished from a split rim specialist and you shouldn't have any issues. :thumb:

C.
 
I was happy thinking that was a good reason not to spend the extra on the E88s..... now I might have to empty the piggy bank and count my pocket money again!?!

At least I'm learning things from this thread other than the future value of a 993 is between £25k & £2.5m :thumbs:
 
cableguy said:
Jodes said:
Thanks chaps.... my small little brain doesn't really understand offsets!

ET50 seems to be the only option available for the rear so presumably people are all using spacers!?!

One option is go for BBS e28's as these are generally available in a greater array of offsets.

Regarding LM's there are a couple of options:

Option 1 - Stick with the ET50 and add a 10mm/15mm hubcentric spacer. Remember that the C2S WB was supplied from the factory on 17" Cup 2's and a 31mm rear spacer. ;)

Option 2 - My personal favourite... Reverse mount the centres. This gives a greater dish and reduces the offset by 12-16mm, which is pretty much exactly where you need to be for the WB. Win Win...

C.

Yep, when reverse mounted the LMs will not require spacers for a 993 2S. :thumbs:
 

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I am adamant that I will eventually get a set of BBS wheels for my 996 GT3 but at approx. £3,000 a set there is always something else to spend the money on :roll:

Beautiful looking wheels. Gold centres on my Riviera Blue will finish the car nicely. Mind you I am not sure if they will be a little high maintenance for track days despite this being their origin :D

Pip
Ps nice pictures.
 

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