How many aftermarket forged wheels are similar in weight to the stock wheels?

brad850csi · 08-15-2015, 09:35 PM

There are plenty of forged offerings out there but how many are lighter than the 25.1lbs and 26.2lbs of the stock wheels? Obviously the BBS FI-R are significantly lighter at 17.5lbs and 18.5lbs, but apart from that there doesn't seem to be much out there, and those are in the same width as stock, plus they will need about 20mm spacers at the rear to suit the M6.

Does anyone make a 20x10" and 20x11.5" or similar set of wheels in M6 offsets that would beat the stock wheel weight?

devondragon · 08-15-2015, 10:22 PM

Curious here as well. I love good looking rims, but if I'm going to drop $$$ I want to be shedding unsprung weight...

shahin · 08-15-2015, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad850csi

There are plenty of forged offerings out there but how many are lighter than the 25.1lbs and 26.2lbs of the stock wheels? Obviously the BBS FI-R are significantly lighter at 17.5lbs and 18.5lbs, but apart from that there doesn't seem to be much out there, and those are in the same width as stock, plus they will need about 20mm spacers at the rear to suit the M6.

Does anyone make a 20x10" and 20x11.5" or similar set of wheels in M6 offsets that would beat the stock wheel weight?

The M6 Factory wheels are 20x9.5 and 20x10.5, I got the Velos S3 one piece wheels. 20x9.5 and 20x11 and they are about 22 lbs and 24 lbs.

supremepower · 08-16-2015, 09:30 PM

OEM weighs 24.7lbs front and 25.8lbs in the rear. A 20" option that weighs less are the BBS FI

brad850csi · 08-17-2015, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahin

The M6 Factory wheels are 20x9.5 and 20x10.5, I got the Velos S3 one piece wheels. 20x9.5 and 20x11 and they are about 22 lbs and 24 lbs.

Thanks for that, and yes I'm aware of the stock sizes but was thinking I'd like to run 275/35/20 and 325/30/20 tyres, which would require an 11.5" rear.

brad850csi · 08-17-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

OEM weighs 24.7lbs front and 25.8lbs in the rear. A 20" option that weighs less are the BBS FI

Indeed, but they are only available up to 10.5" wide I believe?

supremepower · 08-17-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad850csi

Indeed, but they are only available up to 10.5" wide I believe?

Correct 10.5 is the widest you can go, widest tire width that will fit with no issues are 295.

How wide of a tire are you looking to put in the rear ?

S800vxr · 08-17-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

Correct 10.5 is the widest you can go, widest tire width that will fit with no issues are 295.

How wide of a tire are you looking to put in the rear ?

Why are people putting 305 tyres on stock 20" rims which are also 10.5" wide...? Just asking not digging!

shahin · 08-18-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad850csi

Thanks for that, and yes I'm aware of the stock sizes but was thinking I'd like to run 275/35/20 and 325/30/20 tyres, which would require an 11.5" rear.

If you want to put 325 on the rear, you should go with 12" wheel.
That way it will fit perfect and handle as well too. 11.5 with 325 tire will be bad on cornering.

brad850csi · 08-18-2015, 01:26 AM

I was looking at the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT which is measured at 11.5" with an acceptable width of 11" to 12". I could go with 12" of course, not a big deal to me.

Plenty of people have been putting 305's onto the stock 20x10.5" wheels on M6's. Their measured rim width is 11" with an allowable range of 10.5"-11.5" for Pzero, Pilot Super Sport, Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Proxes T1R.

08-15-2015, 09:35 PM	#1
brad850csi Colonel 1316 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	How many aftermarket forged wheels are similar in weight to the stock wheels? There are plenty of forged offerings out there but how many are lighter than the 25.1lbs and 26.2lbs of the stock wheels? Obviously the BBS FI-R are significantly lighter at 17.5lbs and 18.5lbs, but apart from that there doesn't seem to be much out there, and those are in the same width as stock, plus they will need about 20mm spacers at the rear to suit the M6. Does anyone make a 20x10" and 20x11.5" or similar set of wheels in M6 offsets that would beat the stock wheel weight?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-15-2015, 10:22 PM	#2
devondragon Lieutenant 153 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M6 Coupe [8.50]	Curious here as well. I love good looking rims, but if I'm going to drop $$$ I want to be shedding unsprung weight...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-16-2015, 09:30 PM	#4
supremepower Supreme Leader 2283 Rep 6,548 Posts Drives: G80, 996GT2, 996TT, 991RS 356b Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA So.Cal. iTrader: (15)	OEM weighs 24.7lbs front and 25.8lbs in the rear. A 20" option that weighs less are the BBS FI Attached Images __________________ **SupremePOWER** 1562 Kimberly Ave Fullerton CA 92831 Contact: sales@supremepower.com :: Shop# (714)632-1951 Sales & service of BBS Street & Motorsport products. BBS Highest Volume Dealer 2015 thru 2022 All the top brands at the prices and service you can count on. Professional installation.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-18-2015, 01:26 AM	#10
brad850csi Colonel 1316 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I was looking at the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT which is measured at 11.5" with an acceptable width of 11" to 12". I could go with 12" of course, not a big deal to me. Plenty of people have been putting 305's onto the stock 20x10.5" wheels on M6's. Their measured rim width is 11" with an allowable range of 10.5"-11.5" for Pzero, Pilot Super Sport, Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Proxes T1R.
	Appreciate 0 Quote