Feeler: 17x8 ARC-8 (BBS RC reps)

[Bishop]

Brad's selling a 10mm spacer I believe lol...

[325ix]

What kinda money do you have and they might fit an ix

not a whole lot. I belive to fit a 17x8 with non stretched tires it needs to be around an et33~35

[bluefox280]

With the right size tires, they could fit. 205/40/17 should fit without too much rubbing. Is your clubbie lowered? Got any pics of it?

Yeah, I'm going back and forth on tire size, offset and width.
No, the Clubbe is not currently lowered, but will be come spring 2011.
Pics are available, PM me. Don't want to take away from Bishop's thread.

For reference here is my clubman on euroweaves (15x7 et 24)

Good stance! I need a 17" wheel package (or larger, but not prefered) to fit over the JCW Brembo's.

- Erik

[Bishop]

And what happened to your e30? Why are you doings laps in the mini? When did u buy a mini?

[Bishop]

Well like I said, I have no experience, I've just heard bad things....

[Eric]

From what I've read there is a G and GG compound here in europe, but only one in the states. Most people run incorrect tire pressures and get the groove of doom.

I'm hopping to put 15 or so laps on mine today, gotta head out to the garage to put them on the car now:pimp:

[Bishop]

Hmmmmm, thats interesting. I'm just basing my decision for tires on what I've read on various forums, and it was also a big red flag when Spec e30 and Smash Miata went to R888s and back to the RA1

[Eric]

That's why I'd like to see if it's feasible; my math says it could look epic.

- Erik

With the right size tires, they could fit. 205/40/17 should fit without too much rubbing. Is your clubbie lowered? Got any pics of it?

For reference here is my clubman on euroweaves (15x7 et 24)











and a bit closer to the Arc8 sizes, here is a R53 running staggard style 5's that have been fill n drilled. He also had the backs shaved a bit to raise the offset to the mid 20's. I believe the 2nd gens can swallow a bit more wheel than the 1st gens, but it's still a tight fit.



Edit:

the only thing is I have heard nothing but negative reviews about the R888s.

I've read a lot of unhappy americans with this tire, but it is by far the most popular tire for track day fun out here in europe. I have a set of 195/50/15's on the mini above, and I am amazed at what these skinny tires do. Simply a blast to drive on!

[Bimmerman325i]

The TR wheels, or the TDR wheels I was going to probably end up buying in 15x8, though Roland thinks I should buy the 15x7s... I'd possibly be interested in talking more, the only thing is I have heard nothing but negative reviews about the R888s.:neutral:

The 15x8 is perfect for R comps. Sucks balls for street tires (no wide enough good street tires), epic win for R comps (235/55/15? win)

The 15x7.....meh. It's another 15x7 Spec E30 wheel. Go wider.

[clarkkey594]

Erik, Ben (Bishop) is standing next to me and wants you to PM him about the wheels for potential trial fitment.

[bluefox280]

I dunno if they'd fit though due to the offset, the Mini's higher vw-esque offset right?

That's why I'd like to see if it's feasible; my math says it could look epic.

Currently they have some 235/40 Star Specs mounted that are nearing the end of their life. Since this was a feeler, I was gonna see if there was any interest, kill the dunlops at a few more lapping days, then sell em.

That's great as I would love to know what clearance limits I have with a tire mounted to see what troubles (or not) I may encounter.
Lets chat; maybe swing by tomorrow [10/3] to try one on?

- Erik

[Bishop]

What are the specs on them (4x100mm? Offset? Centerbore?), Ben?
I may be interested for a test-fit on the Clubman.
I assume wheels only, no rubber?

- Erik

Currently they have some 235/40 Star Specs mounted that are nearing the end of their life. Since this was a feeler, I was gonna see if there was any interest, kill the dunlops at a few more lapping days, then sell em.

Trade for TR's 15 x 8 with toyo r888?

The TR wheels, or the TDR wheels I was going to probably end up buying in 15x8, though Roland thinks I should buy the 15x7s... I'd possibly be interested in talking more, the only thing is I have heard nothing but negative reviews about the R888s.:neutral:

[Bimmerman325i]

What are the specs on them (4x100mm? Offset? Centerbore?), Ben?
I may be interested for a test-fit on the Clubman.
I assume wheels only, no rubber?

- Erik

Erik,

I went through two sets of these wheels when I had my E30. They're awesome wheels. 4x100, et25, 57.1mm, ~17lbs.

I dunno if they'd fit though due to the offset, the Mini's higher vw-esque offset right?

[Luis325]

They are new...Id say 98% life
I used them in one Event in the rain for two 10 lap segments. and one 10 lap in dry conditions!

[clarkkey594]

Trade for TR's 15 x 8 with toyo r888?

What kind of life do the tires have left? Ben you should investigate these wheels.