So I just got my new Big Brake Kit, Wheels, and tires:
Old ones (Brembo BBK, 17" OZ Racing Superleggera White, 215/40/17)


Nice (I think) but I wanted bigger tires, and unfortunately most BBKs out there are made for 17" wheels and bigger,

So I looked into, and eventually got, the B3 BBK (check the sponsor directory on this site) and they offer a BBK for 16" wheels
So here is a pic of the 16" B3 BBK with Konig Freefall 16" wheels and 225/45/16 Toyo T1s (a 3mm spacer was necessary for these particular wheels)


First the brakes - These are amazing...not only do they look great (IMHO) but in street applications (as I haven't taken them to the track yet) they work as good, if not better than the Brembos because they are silent

The Wheels - I think these look awsome, better than the OZs and sizing down to a 16" wheel has not only made it possible to fit a bigger tire, but believe it or not, has improved my MPG by 1.2.

The Tires - I am now running 225/45/16 with practically no rubbing. I say practically because we got the front right tire to rub under severe cornering with 2 people in the car, but haven't reproduced it yet. (Note that my car has PSS9s and is lowered about 2" from stock) We also got some rubbing when making a not so slow U-Turn.

So take it from a very satisfied customer, go big with your tires, and if your interested in a Big Brake Kit but don't want to pay too much, Give RLMini a call
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/b3brakes

Note: I am not Affiliated with B3, Konig, or Toyo. I am simply a very VERY satisfied customer who feels he finally got what he paid for

Louay

 

That is awsome set up. Very nice wheels and the break are so cool. So how much was the B3 BBK???

 

Thanks,

They are $900. and that includes the rotors, brackets, calipers, brake lines, and bolts. I'm was lucky enough that I live not too far from Dallas, so RLMini insalled them on himself, but I know that most of the people that have bought them from him have actually installed them themselves (he even got a call from someone asking him a question while I was there

You can go the the NAM store for more info on them

L

 

Lemme guess...did you trade your Brembos for the B3

 

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do... :smile:

I have absolutely no regrets :smile:

I just hope that the Brembos will find a good home behind some other mini's wheels and that and that it'll bring them as much joy and happiness as it did to me

L

 

Glad you are happy Louay. Enjoy Switzerland!