I'm looking for a set of light weight forge wheels, and my finally decision are between these two BBS RG-F in 16*7 (et35) and SSR Type C 17*7.5 (et42).

Is easy to get pictures of the SSR, but not the BBS.

I know the BBS does have some crazy offset, but I dont think is such a big issuse. Opinion are welcome, tell me what do you guys think! thanks in advance!

BBS RG-F in 16*7 (ET35) (12lbs) (forge)








SSR TYPE C 17*7.5 E(ET42) (12.8lbs) (semi-forge)

 

i'd go with the SSR's (im slightly biased...) but also throw in some CP035's and TE37's into the mix.

 

I'd go with the SSRs as well.

 

Assuming you are talking about buying NEW wheels, where do you intend to get SSR Comp's?

They are OUT at TireRack in all MINI fitments except the 16x6.5 size, and I haven't heard of other US vendors that sell them.

Tanabe bought SSR along with it's parent company, Speed Star Wheels, and does NOT intend to offer US or Japanese customers any 'good' sizes anymore (7.5 inch widths, etc.), nor will they offer the sweet polished lips that SSR always gave us on the Comps. Talk to Alex at TireRack if you want more on the current status of their relationship with Tanabe .
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I know Tirerack is out of stock for the 17" SSR. I'm not trying to get the US ver SSR Comps. I can get the SSR TYPE C from Asia (little stock left), which is the same but without centre cap. This is the color that I'm looking at....

 

im suprised im the only one voting for the RGfs...

why not consider VOLK? the se37k and ce28n are too nice to pass up

 

I'll 2nd kyriian, go with the BBSs.

 

I really like RG-F too, but is hard to find good BBK to fit them.

I'm trying not to go SO JDM...

 

SSRs are nice but i am all about the BBS!

little pricey for me, i'll end up with the ASA AR1s

 

Gotta be the BBS - just because they look like the wheels on the Porsche 911 Turbo slantnose I had a poster of when I was a kid.

 

BBS always and only !!!

Best in the world !!

 

BBS is too 1980's Bimmer for my tastes. The MINI is a very modern rendition on tradition, go SSR.

 

And the Type-C does not come w/ a polished lip

 

"I am all Gucci, but i go for the knock-offs!" LMFAO!!!

 

LOL

 

If you're not concerned about fender trimming, using spacers etc. (although you might not have to on a stock suspension) my vote is definitely for the RG-Fs.....sweet wheel. I wish they produced these, or similar, in a more MINI-friendly offset .

 

we had some SSRs on one of our other cars and liked them a lot...

now i have ASA AR1s on my MINI...

if you were my husband, you'd be asking for both sets.

 

Better than being all Issey Miaki Right Ken?

 

berky- stick with texanglish!

 

A lot easier to clean the SSR's...

 

 

volk or ssr--bbs to hard to clean!

 

not if you use a Griot's boar's hair wheel brush.
i have R90's and they are very easy to clean.

 

I agree!!

 

BBS for the money.....