FI-R

BBS FI-R | Is It Worth Every Penny?

The BBS FI-R is BBS's most extreme interpretation of the lightweight philosophy they hold dearly since 1970. The FI-R is designed specifically with high-performance and track vehicles in mind. This forged alloy wheel is manufactured using extreme heat and extreme pressure to form a wheel from a single blank of aerospace-grade aluminum. The result is a wheel that's incredibly light but exceptionally strong and vastly superior in durability and construction to traditional cast or Flow-Formed wheels. A technological milestone, this wheel also features specially manufactured cutouts in the spoke centers to cut weight further; a 20x9 BBS FI-R alloy wheel weighs just 7.9kg, barely heavier than a bowling ball.

The FI-R is ideal for high-performance vehicles from BMW M, Audi RS, Porsche, and much more. Minimum mass with maximum stability, right when you need it the most. It is available in 19, 20, and 21-inch diameters with an option of center locking. Minimum mass and maximum stability are what sports car drivers want. And the BBS wheel design FI-R brings along these qualities. Exceptionally strong, amazingly lightweight, and elegantly designed. That short sentence sums up the FI-R wheel from BBS. It offers some of the sharpest looks you'll find in any aftermarket wheel, plus BBS' well-known and respected method of constructing forged wheels. The unrelenting quest for performance has carved off all that is unnecessary. What's left is the perfect marriage of form and functionally boldly conveyed by the BBS FI-R wheels.

Features:

• Wheel Size: 19", 20", 21"
• Finish: Diamond Black | Black Satin | Gold | Platinum Gloss | Satin Bronze
• Configuration: 5x112 | 5x120 | 5x130
• Offset (mm): 22~62
• 1-Piece Forged
• Made of the finest items for a superb quality
• Quite lightweight to boost the efficiency of your vehicle
• Used to achieve higher material densities using flow formation technology
• Computer simulation and physical load and fatigue tests were rigorously tested to ensure reliability
• Built for outstanding strength, deterioration and impact resistance and strength

BBS developed flow forming spokes. Flow forming requires hydraulic rollers to ensure the structure of the rims of BBS FI-R's light-alloy wheels. The rim with a hot-wheel blank range of 300?? to 350??C is kept under high heat and continuously spinning at extreme temps and then rolled over a ring in one work phase.

In compliance with the BBS FI-R concept, the machine works to refurbish the blank wheel. The demanded result is that BBS FI-R has a very high degree of consistency at an expense much lower than a cast wheel due to the thinner wall thickness and a lightweight wheel of the original rim. It also has complex design features and improved contaminant resistance.

The new structure-compatibility attribute of a wheel model - such as strength or stiffness - is determined by simulation and is optimized during the development phase by FEM analysis, which is carried out using the 'finite element method.' The simulation of a wheel template's behavior under current operating conditions and tension is possible through the use of a BBS FI-R FEM analysis.

To create a truly ideal and sturdy wheel, you need to begin with a high-quality casting blank. BBS uses low-pressure forging to manufacture such. This allows the aluminum alloy to be pressed in a multipart mold of up to 2 bar tension. After cooling it down to around 400 degrees Celsius, the mold is opened, and the casting blank is packed.

Around 100% of the equipment's initial quality specifications comply with leading luxury vehicle standards and BBS Exclusive Collection's environmentally-friendly finishes. Also, careful quality tests ensure the surface of their wheels is still fine.

About the BBS Wheels

BBS was initially founded in 1970 by Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand in Schiltach in the Black Forest. The corporate name is an acronym for Brand Schiltach of Baumgartner. Plastic car body parts were initially assembled at the factory until 1972, when a revolutionary three-piece motorsports wheel was developed. This placed the firm in a strong position in the motorsports industry.

The company began to expand slowly. The first international franchise was formed in France shortly afterward, the three-piece wheels were introduced for the retrofit market, and aftermarket sales started to rise. As a result of these successful advances, BBS became public in 1980, operating under BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG. Along with establishing an Italian branch, the branches were founded in Japan and the USA after three more years.

By enforcing targeted process optimization, BBS GmbH accomplished productivity gains, applied to deepen trade relationships with market presence growth, structured marketing strategies, and introduced a national new product line. Today BBS has a year-round range of products on the aftermarket. Original equipment for leading car manufacturers remains a crucial part of the company, thanks to BBS's high-quality levels and many years of expertise.

Every wheel starts as an idea. For all the light-alloy wheels developed by BBS, several of these ideas are innovative concepts. And continually meeting and exceeding such excellent standards, advanced design, and manufacturing technology is an absolute requirement ??? as is a team of highly skilled motivated employees. BBS Motorsport Wheels has it all to offer.

Advantage of BBS FI-R as Spoke Wheel

The spokes on your BBS FI-R Wheels have the essential job of connecting the wheel's rim - outer diameter - to the plate at the wheel's center section where the bolt holes and lugs connect the wheel the vehicle is kept. The spokes play a major part in deciding a wheel's total weight and strength. When designing and constructing a car, through Vivid Racing, BBS FI-R Wheels will ensure that the spokes on the wheels they are using provide adequate capacity when considering things like the car's weight and performance size tires.

Lightweight BBS FI-R WHeels

There is a wide variety of lightweight metal wheels on the market for nearly all types of vehicles. The BBS FI-R wheels are one clear example of lightweight wheels. Consider your wheels lighter, and make the suspension even smoother. Each bump can be more readily and efficiently managed. It helps keep the BBS FI-R Wheels and tire in contact with the asphalt for longer and is excellent news for vehicle stability and braking. Lightweight wheels are also easier to mount when replacing factory wheels. If you like a particular aftermarket wheel, then try to fit the weight of the stock wheel. If necessary, it's easier to go lighter than stock.

Find BBS FI-R Wheels Only at Vivid Racing

From fitment help from our in-house wheel experts to shipping packages, we'll take care of you and your order every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of BBS FI-R wheels and tires, and in return, we'll deliver service and product that is second to none.

At Vivid Racing, we love cars. Cars are our vice in life. We love the automotive community and love our customers who think like us.

Finding a perfect wheel fitment is not an easy job. We fully understand it, and we are here to help you find the best configuration of BBS FI-R wheels and tires for your car.

Vivid Racing makes sure the spoke wheels, wire wheels, or off-road wheels are amazingly light while also supplying the vehicle with a decent amount of protection. These wheels are distinguished by the extra time they take to clean because of the spokes you need to clean between them.

Vivid Racing ensures that we meet the customer's expectations regarding quality, size, and strength.

The company always provides quality wheels for applications where you need speed and good looks, such as racing vehicles. We are also relatively resistant to corrosion.

While installing the BBS FI-R wheel doesn't improve your car's power by even just a single horsepower, it does provide an unmistakable racing feel to your driving experience. If you're hunting for BBS FI-R Wheels or something else, Vivid Racing is the place to go! Our wide selection of wheels includes famous brands such as Hamann, Volk Racing, Enkei, and much more!

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