Vehicle Fitment

  • Universal fitment — compatible with any vehicle using a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 20-inch wheel diameter, 9-inch width, and +28mm offset
  • Common compatible platforms include Japanese performance vehicles (Nissan GT-R R35, Nissan 400Z/Z, Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, Infiniti Q60 Red Sport, Toyota GR Supra, Lexus RC F, Lexus GS F, Lexus IS F, Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86 with 5x114.3, Honda Civic Type R FK8/FL5, Acura NSX, Mazda RX-7, Mazda RX-8 and other 5x114.3 applications) and domestic performance vehicles (Ford Mustang GT/GT350/GT500 and other 5x114.3 Ford, Dodge, and Jeep applications)
  • Hub bore is 82mm PFS — BBS Permanent Fitting System hub-centric centering rings and retaining clip are required and sold separately; rings must be matched to the specific hub bore of your vehicle
  • Always verify brake caliper clearance, fender clearance, and suspension component clearance prior to installation
  • Vehicles that have been lowered or otherwise modified must confirm adequate clearance before fitment

Fitment Notes

  • This is a universal wheel defined by bolt pattern, diameter, width, and offset — it is not catalogued for a specific make, model, or year
  • The 5x114.3 bolt pattern (also expressed as 5x4.5") distinguishes the LM451DBPK from all 5x112 and 5x120 LM variants in this lineup — confirm your vehicle's bolt pattern carefully before ordering
  • The ET28 offset on a 20x9 wheel is moderately aggressive — the wheel face sits notably outward relative to the hub centerline; verify fender and suspension clearance on your specific application, particularly on stock suspension setups
  • BBS PFS hub-centric centering rings are NOT included and must be purchased separately; they are required for proper hub centering and vibration-free performance; hub bore diameters vary significantly across 5x114.3 vehicles (common sizes include 56.1mm, 60.1mm, 64.1mm, 66.1mm, and 73.1mm) — confirm your vehicle's specific hub bore before ordering rings
  • Lug hardware (bolts or nuts) is NOT included; most 5x114.3 applications use acorn-seat M12x1.25 or M12x1.5 lug nuts — verify thread pitch and seat type for your specific vehicle before purchasing hardware
  • The diamond cut rim lip is a machined aluminum surface protected by clearcoat — avoid harsh, acidic, or abrasive wheel cleaners that can damage the clearcoat and the exposed machined aluminum
  • The 2-piece construction uses exposed rivets joining the forged center star to the forged rim — do not attempt to disassemble; the rivets are a permanent structural and aesthetic feature
  • Sold individually — a complete set of four requires a quantity of 4

Features

  • BBS LM — Le Mans heritage design introduced in 1994 and derived from the BBS racing wheels used by teams at the 24 Hours of Le Mans; one of the most iconic and continuously produced wheel designs in automotive history
  • 2-piece die-forged aluminum construction — a forged center star and a forged rim barrel, independently optimized and joined by exposed rivets, producing superior strength-to-weight performance versus any cast alternative
  • Both the center star and rim barrel are forged from 6,000-series or special 7,000-series Dura aerospace-grade aluminum billet under up to 18 million pounds of pressure — creating a fully dense, homogeneous grain structure in each component
  • Diamond Black center — a deep, faceted black metallic paint on the 10-spoke cross-spoke star delivering a bold, aggressive aesthetic with striking contrast against the bright polished diamond cut rim
  • Diamond Cut machined rim lip — the rim barrel is CNC diamond-cut to expose the bare polished aluminum, then clearcoated for long-term protection, creating a high-contrast two-tone appearance between the dark center and bright machined rim
  • 10-spoke mesh cross-spoke design with a stepped rim lip — the defining visual architecture of the LM; timeless in both European and JDM performance contexts
  • Exposed rivets joining center to rim — both a structural fastening element and a signature aesthetic detail authentic to BBS LM 2-piece construction
  • Available in the 5x114.3 bolt pattern — BBS's offering of the LM in this bolt pattern directly addresses the largest performance vehicle community outside of the European 5x112 and BMW 5x120 markets
  • Weight optimized through FEM (Finite Element Method) computer simulation at every stage of design to eliminate excess material while maintaining full structural integrity
  • Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Germany to BBS's complete quality and safety standards

Specifications

  • Part Number: LM451DBPK
  • Model: BBS LM (LM451) — Forged Line 2-Piece
  • Diameter: 20 inches
  • Width: 9 inches
  • Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3mm (5x4.5")
  • Offset: +28mm (ET28)
  • Hub Bore: 82mm PFS (Permanent Fitting System — centering rings and clip required, sold separately)
  • Finish: Diamond Black center with Diamond Cut machined clearcoated rim lip
  • Construction: 2-piece die-forged aluminum (forged center star joined to forged rim via exposed rivets)
  • Spoke Style: 10-spoke mesh cross-spoke design with stepped rim lip
  • Lug Type: Exposed lugs
  • Hardware: Exposed rivets (permanent — do not disassemble)
  • Weight: 37.0 lbs per wheel
  • Origin: Manufactured in Germany
  • Warranty: BBS manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Included Components

  • 1x BBS LM 2-piece forged aluminum wheel — LM451DBPK (sold individually; set of 4 requires quantity of 4)
  • 1x BBS center cap
  • Note: BBS PFS hub-centric centering rings (82mm bore, vehicle-specific inner diameter), retaining clips, and lug hardware are NOT included and must be purchased separately

Product Description

The BBS LM451DBPK is a 20x9 LM series 2-piece die-forged aluminum wheel on a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a +28mm offset, finished in Diamond Black with a Diamond Cut machined clearcoated rim lip. It is the first 5x114.3 variant in this LM lineup — a bolt pattern distinction that matters significantly, as 5x114.3 (also expressed as 5x4.5") is the dominant standard across the Japanese performance vehicle market and a large portion of the domestic American performance market. Nissan GT-R, Toyota GR Supra, Lexus RC F and GS F, Infiniti Q50/Q60 Red Sport, Honda Civic Type R, Acura NSX, Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 (in 5x114.3 form), and Ford Mustang GT/GT350/GT500 are among the most prominent platforms for which the LM451DBPK is sized and patterned. The 20x9 ET28 configuration delivers a moderately aggressive outward wheel position suited to a wide range of these applications at standard or mildly modified ride heights — not as extreme as the LM436DBPK (20x10 ET22) for European builds, but assertive enough to deliver the stance-forward presence that a 20-inch BBS LM commands.

The LM451DBPK's 2-piece die-forged construction is identical to all standard BBS LM variants. The center star and rim barrel are independently forged from 6,000-series or special 7,000-series Dura aerospace-grade aluminum billet under up to 18 million pounds of forging pressure, producing a fully dense, homogeneous grain structure in each component before permanent assembly via exposed rivets. FEM computer simulation validates the complete assembled structure throughout the design process. At 37.0 lbs per wheel for a 20-inch forged wheel, the LM451DBPK delivers the weight efficiency that 2-piece die-forged construction provides over cast alternatives at this diameter. The DBPK finish — Diamond Black painted center star against the CNC diamond-cut polished clearcoated rim — delivers a bold, high-contrast dark-and-bright two-tone presentation that pairs equally well with the bright bodywork of Japanese sports cars and the dark or metallic finishes common across domestic performance platforms.

The LM451DBPK uses an 82mm PFS hub bore, requiring BBS PFS centering rings and a retaining clip purchased separately. Hub bore diameters vary widely across 5x114.3 vehicles — common sizes include 56.1mm, 60.1mm, 64.1mm, 66.1mm, and 73.1mm — confirm your specific vehicle's hub bore before selecting centering rings. Lug hardware is not included; most 5x114.3 Japanese applications use M12x1.25 acorn-seat lug nuts while Ford Mustang applications use M14x1.5 — verify thread pitch and seat type before ordering. Fender and suspension clearances must be verified for the ET28 offset on your specific platform. The diamond cut rim lip must be maintained with mild soap and water only — harsh or acidic cleaners will damage the clearcoat and the exposed machined aluminum surface. This wheel is sold individually — a complete set requires a quantity of four.



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