BBS E88’s mounted on a 128i…

Fes128 · 02-21-2022, 01:38 PM

Anyone running this setup? I’ve seen 1M’s running these wheels but have not seen any 128’s or 135’s.

I am not a track guy nor do I race, but these are my dream wheels.

Thanks…

bnace10 · 02-22-2022, 08:05 AM

Probably won't fit as it will have too low of an offset, unless you're willing to run "a lot" of camber

fourtailpipes · 02-23-2022, 03:39 PM

e88 are made to custom sizes, so it can certainly be done. i haven't seen it.

BMWCCA1 · 02-23-2022, 07:55 PM

You can do anything if you have enough money. I'm not suggesting it makes sense.

fourtailpipes · 02-24-2022, 05:34 PM

if you're already looking at e88s, you probably realize it'll be expensive. if you're serious, call BBS USA in california and ask for Robert. he's amazingly knowledgeable about their product lines, and he's also up to speed on the intricacies of e82 fitment, so he can help steer you toward the right build specs..

Fes128 · 03-02-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fourtailpipes

if you're already looking at e88s, you probably realize it'll be expensive. if you're serious, call BBS USA in california and ask for Robert. he's amazingly knowledgeable about their product lines, and he's also up to speed on the intricacies of e82 fitment, so he can help steer you toward the right build specs..

Thank you for the feedback! Definitely serious about it. I found a guy that builds these to spec so I’ll keep you posted.

Fes128 · 03-02-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fourtailpipes

e88 are made to custom sizes, so it can certainly be done. i haven't seen it.

Appreciate it! I am for sure going this route so I’ll be posting the end result when it’s time.

Fes128 · 03-02-2022, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

You can do anything if you have enough money. I'm not suggesting it makes sense.

I’m not saying money is no object, but it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and it looks like it’s gonna happen!

fourtailpipes · 03-03-2022, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Fes128

Thank you for the feedback! Definitely serious about it. I found a guy that builds these to spec so I’ll keep you posted.

awesome! what are your specs?

Fes128 · 03-08-2022, 10:48 PM

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awesome! what are your specs?

For sure I’m going 18’s with the maximum lip size allowed.

Installing KW V2’s tomorrow so after that I’ll have a better idea of the fitment.

I will keep you posted.

Btw, these wheels are backordered 10 months. YIKES! Yes, I hopped on the bandwagon but I have never seen a 128i with E88’s so…

Fes128 · 03-15-2022, 05:36 PM

BBS E88 Render

Dieselboy · 03-24-2022, 09:11 AM

I have 3 piece Work Meisters on my 135i. Pretty similar in design to the E88's.

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Fes128 · 03-24-2022, 08:43 PM

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I have 3 piece Work Meisters on my 135i. Pretty similar in design to the E88's.

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Looks nice! Can’t go wrong with Work Meisters!

Allmotor1m · 12-27-2022, 06:21 PM

If you're gonna drop close to $10k on wheels honestly might as well just do 1M body so you can actually run an aggressive fitment. The fitment you'd have to run on the stock 128 narrow body probably wouldn't be worth it. I think widest you can go is a 9.5 in the rear. With E88's you'll wanna do a 10.5 or 11 in the rear.

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Dieselboy Second Lieutenant 446 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	I have 3 piece Work Meisters on my 135i. Pretty similar in design to the E88's. __________________ 2009 Widebody 135i ///Build Thread Instagram: ///TheAxisGarage If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder.
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Allmotor1m New Member 18 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 1M Clone Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 1M Clone [0.00]	If you're gonna drop close to $10k on wheels honestly might as well just do 1M body so you can actually run an aggressive fitment. The fitment you'd have to run on the stock 128 narrow body probably wouldn't be worth it. I think widest you can go is a 9.5 in the rear. With E88's you'll wanna do a 10.5 or 11 in the rear.
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