Perchance, of the grand things about 3-piece wheels is the ability to customize. It’s fairly typical to alter the barrel widths, with most drivers leaning towards additional width and lower offset. But one of the lesser-known modifications is for builders to change the diameter of their wheels. In Jaden’s case, he decided to use 16-inch BBS RS faces stepped up 2 sizes, mating them to 18-inch barrels. In addition to the unique double-step-up, Jaden decided to run Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on his Nissan 240sx, which is probably a more rare sight (on that vehicle platform) than the wheels themselves.
Here we see Jaden’s ride with the OEM Nissan S14 wheels, lowered on coilovers. The double-step-lip BBS RS Wheels were assembled by Jason Mendieta. Because the wheels were stepped up twice, (16″ face and 18″ barrels) you’ll notice that the lip is extra wide — a love or hate effect to put it simply, though extraordinary nonetheless.
Mount and balance was a straight-forward affair. Here we can see how the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires looked on the newly-assembled BBS wheels. This is the first time I’ve ever seen such expensive tires used on an S14, and it’s pretty awesome. More of this, please.
All this being said, if you would like some help rebuilding a set of 3-piece wheels or building yourself a set from scratch, feel free to get in contact with me. I can help you with the wheels, tires, fitment, installation, alignment, and all that great stuff. Together, we can make your cool car even cooler. 🙂
