How do I know what BBS wheels I have?
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All of the rivets around the face of the wheel have BBS engraved on them. Dimensions of the center cap are unique… forget what the authentic sizes are. If they have original stem caps, those also have BBS on them.
How do you tell if BBS LM wheels are real?
Remember, all authentic BBS wheels will have markings/logo stamped in the wheel face. They come in complete accessories like lug nuts or lug bolts, center caps, hub centric ring, and ALWAYS in STEEL tire valve stem. Their boxes are also in white with big BBS logo and labels.
What does BBS stand for wheels?
Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach
History. BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG began in 1970 in Schiltach, Germany, by Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand as a manufacturing plant for plastic auto body parts. The initials BBS are based on the last names of the two founders and the city in which the company was founded (Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach).
Did BBS wheels go out of business?
German manufacturer BBS, which is widely known for producing ultra-stylish, high-quality wheels for both OEMs and aftermarket retailers, has just filed for bankruptcy. This is the third time in the last 13 years.
Are there fake BBS rims?
Registered. Replicas have 68mm centercaps, tire stem cuts through the face, the rear rim doesn’t have a step lip like the original, there is no stampings on the wheel at all, rivets are double sided taped on, the finish is a little different also.
What are mesh wheels?
Mesh wheels are made for creative flair as well as performance. From turbine styles to directional split spokes to give the illusion of speed and sleek, sculptural flow forged wheels, these designs are for drivers who demand more. With spokes set against the dish, mesh gives you plenty of scopes to play with color.
Why are BBS rims so expensive?
Finally, the wheel endures heat treatment and is then milled to specification before undergoing the final finishing touches. This is one of the reasons that make a set of BBS aluminum alloys very unique and thus fairly expensive.
Where are BBS LM wheels made?
Located in Takaoka-City, BBS Japan creates the forgings for all of our forged road and racing wheels. Hydraulic forging presses up to 9000 tons are used to produce the forgings that will become a BBS wheel. Back in 1983, this facility produced the die-forged “RS” design wheel that is still an icon today.
Are BBS wheels made in Germany?
Today, BBS is not just a small company located in the Black Forest region of Germany. BBS has a worldwide presence and we design, test and manufacture all of our own products and technologies.
Are all BBS made in Germany?
It seems that BBS are no longer all German made after their bankruptcy protection in 2007. As we all know the forged bbs wheels are made in japan, But BBS fans and sellers are always waving the “made in Germany” flag for the rest of the bbs range… 3. Forged BBS are still from Japan.
What are spoked wheels?
A spoke is one of some number of rods radiating from the center of a wheel (the hub where the axle connects), connecting the hub with the round traction surface.
When did Torq Thrust wheels come out?
1963
This classic wheel was introduced in 1963. The Torq-Thrust has maintained popularity and it is arguably the most popular Hot Rod wheel.