TanVr6 0 Posted April 17, 2014 Hi there guys, I have a set of original BBS RS Rims. which look great on the C. Although, I would like to buy some new dishes for the back 2. I have been told, I can buy aluminium or steel? and any depth I like from 1" upwards. Anybody know the difference between alloy and steel on these? and if I get the 1.5" or 2" deep dish, will they be ok for the rears without sticking out too much? If anyone has any advice or pics, that would be great! Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted April 17, 2014 Stainless would be less maintenance, aluminium would require regular re-polishing to keep them shiny. In terms of which size to get, that depends on the existing size/offset of the wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted April 17, 2014 As nick says it depends on which wheels you have at the moment. If you could post up yours specs ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 17, 2014 The wheels are BBS RS 301 Et 33 pcd 5x100. The tyres are Dunlop Sport SP9000 205/40R17. I would like to keep them looking mint and quite deep? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 19 Posted April 17, 2014 My old, old set I believe! Keep them standard on the dishes in my opinion, they suit the Corrado much better like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted April 18, 2014 I have stainless dishes all round very easy to maintain only down side is they weigh more and make the steering heavier.[ATTACH]78322[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 18, 2014 My old, old set I believe! Keep them standard on the dishes in my opinion, they suit the Corrado much better like that. Yes indeed I believe they are, I got them off OSV couple of years ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Stainless would be less maintenance, aluminium would require regular re-polishing to keep them shiny. In terms of which size to get, that depends on the existing size/offset of the wheels? How often would they need re-polishing? I only do 2000 miles a year max. Are they easy to re-polish and how? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 18, 2014 As long as you keep on top of cleaning them, and seal them properly after polishing, I can't imagine more than every couple of months or so. It won't take long to give em a quick going over with general washing anyway. Again as long as they're not too bad, any reasonable metal polish will be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 19 Posted April 18, 2014 When I had polished aluminium dishes on my old rs's I just used to wipe the brake dust off after a decent journey or if I'd been out in the rain I'd dry them when I put the car away. I didn't have to polish them much really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted April 18, 2014 I'd be really tempted not to mess with them,not many sets now that are stock condition and if you widen the rears the dish profile will differ from the fronts....I had a set again off osv and the rears were 8 inch wide but used genuine stock dish.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 20, 2014 I didnt want to mess with them but 2 of the dishes have got water corrosion around the valves and ruins the perfection of the rest of the wheel, and I can't be dealing with that for much longer... :( I am a sucker for polished lips, just can't make the decision on steel or aluminium? Will the steel be much heavier and if it's only the back two. Will that help with keeping her grounded around Islands etc? When she's excited??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 29, 2014 How deep can I go with them on the rear? And how will it affect the drive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted April 30, 2014 Depends on how low you are, if you're willing to run a stretch on your tyre, or have your arches modified (rolled/flared). I think you may be able to get an extra 1/2" on the rear but personally I would just get a set of stainless/radinox in the original fitment all round Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted April 30, 2014 I don't want to run stretch. Arches are not rolled either! So 1" dishes at the back then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Here is some pics of then fitted The edge of the tyres are catching the arch when I go over any dips in the road. 215/40/17 at the back now Can I get the rear arches rolled or will that solve the problem? Edited August 8, 2014 by TanVr6 more pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted August 8, 2014 If you go for a 35 tyre wall profile you won't have any problems! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 8, 2014 Problem solved Is that what you run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted August 8, 2014 I have faulken fk 452 all round size 215/35/17 but I could fit a 225 at rear with my flared arches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 10, 2014 I don't have rolled arches yet? That was not my first option If I can change the tyres and stop them from rubbing that would be great!!! How much of a stretch can I do? And would it help? Let's say 210 or 205? With 35 ??? I need somebody local to take a look at my C... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted August 10, 2014 Tba if the tyres are stretched it won't drive very well.. If you're rims around 8inch wide then as I said before 215/35 all round would fit easily .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
