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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Would this wheels fit in the R56?

Hello everyone:
We are changing our R53 for the new R56 JCW but we don't like the Borbet wheels because they are only 17". We currently own BBS RGR 17" but it seems that the R56 requires at 18" to look right. We would love if there was an BBS RGR 18" but I don't think it exists.
It seems that the alternative are the wheels of the 325 coupe:
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Would this BMW wheels fit since there is no natural BBS 18" option available?
If I am wrong on this one, I would really appreciate some help.
Thank you all,


 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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I'm gonna say no since those are 5 lug.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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^ agreed plus the offset would be wrong
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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How about the new Mini 18" wheels ? (Just like the ones on Hellion's blurred picture)
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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you could put a set of CSLs (thats what they are) on a MINI, ive seen it done to an r53 but the problem is theyre so wide that your handling will actually go to shiat!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by krim
I'm gonna say no since those are 5 lug.
There are adapters for that.

The main thing that you should worry about is the offset but since you didn't specify the width of the wheel there is no tellin...
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Someone is producing a replica set..check out the wheel/tire section.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR
There are adapters for that.

The main thing that you should worry about is the offset but since you didn't specify the width of the wheel there is no tellin...
i will never use another adapter, so it doesn't even cross my mind.
 
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