New 16.8lbs Wheels

[Superdjd24]

I've had two sets of BBS Forged Magnesium wheels for an old e46 M3. They don't bend; they crack. I found one guy in the US who could repair them. Mine were extremely light as well. I believe 16 lbs for the front 9.5 x 18s and 16.8 for the rear 10.5 x 18s. I had one set repainted by a company here in PA that refinishes wheels. The finish held up.
Only the rears cracked. I used to run 295/30-18 tires and I suspect the thin sidewall was a contributor. The fronts appeared to be indestructible with a 265/35-18 tire. Car weighed 3300 lbs.

Oh nice... Thanks for the info. Hopefully with my slightly thicker sidewalls help.

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[Champale]

OP - any updates for us? Still happy with them?

 

[Superdjd24]

OP - any updates for us? Still happy with them?

Even though I have two sets of wheels and tires for this car, I have yet to take these litespeeds off. Not a single concern at this point. Still very happy with them.

I’m actually considering a second set for my other car.

 

[Champale]

Even though I have two sets of wheels and tires for this car, I have yet to take these litespeeds off. Not a single concern at this point. Still very happy with them.

I’m actually considering a second set for my other car.

Excellent, thank you for the update! They are very tempting.

 

[Jdion1979]

After months of going back and forth with Patrick from litespeed (amazing guy by the way) on offsets, color, style, etc - I finally received my magnesium litespeed RS5 matte bronze wheels today.

They came in at a staggering 16.8 lb... Which I believe may be even a tad bit lighter than the carbon fiber R wheels? Not too hard on the eyes either, if you ask me.

What size tires are you running on front and rear? I have a 2022 Mach 1 with hp and would like to run a different size tire without rubbing. It’s my daily driver.

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