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Old 12-19-07, 04:42 PM
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Default Any bbs lm replicas?

I love the look of the wheel, but the price is way over my budget. My question is are there any companies out there that make replicas of this wheel for a 2nd gen gs in either a 19" or a 20" if need be. thanks
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Luff M1s were replicas . . they're discontinued but you can still find em once in a while in the classifieds.
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it seems they only offer two sizes. a 19 x 8.5 and a 19 x 10.5 with an offset of either 45 or 22.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Luff-...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Luff-...spagenameZWD1V

How will either one of those fit on a 01 gs430. thanks
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Originally Posted by GS4_CS
it seems they only offer two sizes. a 19 x 8.5 and a 19 x 10.5 with an offset of either 45 or 22.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Luff-...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Luff-...spagenameZWD1V

How will either one of those fit on a 01 gs430. thanks
Great, finally u found them.. I wish they made 18 inch rims...
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Wheels : RaderWerks BB5
Price : $648 each
Website : www.raderwerks.com
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Yea, $648 each for some replicas is quite a grip.
Mind as well get some SSR MS1's, but i really wanna know what the wheel are made out of.
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$648 a piece? I think real BBS cost $700+ a piece, Why not go original?
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haha 648 for replica's. that is nuts.

your missing the point in getting LM replica's. The beauty of original LM's are its forged light weight construction. Your only fooling yourself.
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do it right get the right stuff.
just be patient and save.
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BBS LMs in 18s or bigger are gonna be around a grand each..depending on widths....
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BBS LMs in 18s or bigger are gonna be around a grand each..depending on widths....
a grand/wheel? hot daaaayyyyyyyyyum!
get the ssr's then.
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
a grand/wheel? hot daaaayyyyyyyyyum!
get the ssr's then.
that's bbs.

replica, that's a joke. do it once and do it right, if you don't have the money, save up. it's worth it.
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The one's you guys are talking about for $648 are authentic BBS.If you look at the raderworks site that was posted you'll see that the $648 is for the 17" fitment.

http://www.raderwerks.com/wheels_detail.cfm?type=BBS
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Say no to knockoffs. Especially with wheels. Wheel strengh is very important as far as the safety of your vehicle. Knockoffs cost less because they aren't made to the standard of the original. Do it right...or find an alternative wheel.
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wow
knockoff LMs. the most balleristic wheel BBS makes...no wonder the auto industry is going to ****
people cant afford to pay for the real ****, in the ONE instance it might be worth it


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