BBS LM's OR BBS CH-R's
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08-20-2010 | 11:04 AM
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BBS LM's OR BBS CH-R's
Hi guys,
I have a difficult decision to make. I bought a set of BBS LM's for my 996 tt that came off of a NB 996. The tire sizes are correct - 235/35/19 (front)(25.5 overall diameter) and 275/30/19 (rear)(25.6 overall diameter) to not ruin the diff. However, the rears are a 19x10 with the incorrect offset which makes the wheels looks sort of tucked into the wheel well. I can either go with:
BBS CH-R's - 4 Wheels @ 2700 + tires
BBS LM's - 2 new rear wheels @2616 + tires
I will end up spending about the same amount to either get new rear LM's or a brand-new set of CH-R's.
Do you think the look of the LM's are worth it? or do you prefer the look of the CH-R's instead? I have always loved the LM's and swore that if I ever bought a Turbo, I would get a set. After looking at the CH-Rs, i'm not so sure.
I have a difficult decision to make. I bought a set of BBS LM's for my 996 tt that came off of a NB 996. The tire sizes are correct - 235/35/19 (front)(25.5 overall diameter) and 275/30/19 (rear)(25.6 overall diameter) to not ruin the diff. However, the rears are a 19x10 with the incorrect offset which makes the wheels looks sort of tucked into the wheel well. I can either go with:
BBS CH-R's - 4 Wheels @ 2700 + tires
BBS LM's - 2 new rear wheels @2616 + tires
I will end up spending about the same amount to either get new rear LM's or a brand-new set of CH-R's.
Do you think the look of the LM's are worth it? or do you prefer the look of the CH-R's instead? I have always loved the LM's and swore that if I ever bought a Turbo, I would get a set. After looking at the CH-Rs, i'm not so sure.
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08-20-2010 | 11:15 AM
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I personally like the BBS LM's but this is my opinion, check this beauty 
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pictureid=2382
there are more pics
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pictureid=2382
there are more pics
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08-20-2010 | 11:26 AM
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I personally like the BBS LM's but this is my opinion, check this beauty
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pictureid=2382
there are more pics
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pictureid=2382
there are more pics
BBS LM's all the way! edwin
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08-20-2010 | 01:09 PM
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Do the LMs currently look really odd? IMO, it doesn't make much sense to buy another 2 LMs bc you won't have a set.
If they do look noticeably odd, then sell the set, and just buy whichever one you like.
If they do look noticeably odd, then sell the set, and just buy whichever one you like.
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08-20-2010 | 02:04 PM
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Have you looked at LM-R's? I think they are the best looking of the three. Course, I sell them all so I think they all look great!
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08-20-2010 | 02:21 PM
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08-20-2010 | 03:27 PM
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LM's are my favorite wheels regardless of the make..If you don't mind spacers, maybe throwing on a pair in the rear could bring the rear wheels out to your liking? The rear lip size on the 19x10+45's and 19x11+50's look identical anyways..I saw my friends 993TT with the same widths/offsets as your LM's on 315/25/19's and it looked GOOD 
Here's a few shots that might help tip the scale (some are photoshops some aren't):
19x10+45
19x11+50
Here's a few shots that might help tip the scale (some are photoshops some aren't):19x10+45
19x11+50
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08-20-2010 | 05:05 PM
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I wanted LM's...
but end up with HRE's... LM's also covered my requirements as I wanted "18's because the streets of Mexico are just terrible... I know, I know... "lower it" but truly, Mexico is not for the faint of heart when it comes to driving conditions...
but taking in consideration the prices of these "18's either LM's and/or HRE perhaps I would make a sacrifice jump to "19's and do the CH's or Ultraleggeras.
but end up with HRE's... LM's also covered my requirements as I wanted "18's because the streets of Mexico are just terrible... I know, I know... "lower it" but truly, Mexico is not for the faint of heart when it comes to driving conditions...
but taking in consideration the prices of these "18's either LM's and/or HRE perhaps I would make a sacrifice jump to "19's and do the CH's or Ultraleggeras.
