The BBS Wheels are overplayed thread.

[mikeedler]

maybe I could catch a ride in your Ronal canoe with you?

[reelizmpro]

I was never too crazy about BBS RS wheels. Not because of the design (even though they are hard to clean) but because people tended to neglect cleaning them back in the day and they were often dirty and corroded. People put them on everything too. However, today there is a new appreciation for them so people are redrilling, refinishing and China is making pretty good copies of them. They have become like jewelry for the car. I don't believe in spending crazy money on wheels so I went with style 5's and refinished them. Truth be told, RS/style 5's weren't really played out until the 4 lug guys Honda/VW, 4 lug E30 and E36 guys got their hands on them. Now it's like open season thanks to fill/drill/adapters. With all that said, BBS RS is the period correct wheel for 80's BMW's though and they look awesome. It's kinda funny seeing the bimmerforums guys put them on E36's and E90's.

[ohthejosh]

Ive always liked O.Z. wheels more the Turbo and Futuras mmmm.

[robrez]

Hate on me all you like.
however.
5-7 years ago, it was all the rage...all that mattered was those 3 piece refinished BBS wheels with pretty little screws, overpriced kodiak lips and the precious BBS logo shining bright in the center
now everyones got em.
it's almost expected now.
boring.
Mr. Burns OUT.

I have to agree. The overabundance of adaptor-ed Style 5s, ESMs, and gaudy redrilled RSxxx are the reason I haven't gone back in the 16" wheel thread for a while now.

signed,
RS003-owner douchebag

[defaultName]

Am I the only one who prefers RMs over RSs?

[10Toes]

Am I the only one who prefers RMs over RSs?

RM's are kinda a shitty wheel, not nearly as high of quality as RS's.

[kid325e]

Textbook execution of E30.

Alpine White Paint.
Coupe.
Coilovers, or ultra low spring set, or chopped springs.
Rolled Fenders.
iS lip.
BBS RS's or Reps.

Seen it done SO many times, I agree with you. It's a great look, don't get me wrong, it's been tried and true. I dont' see the point in spending all that dough to look like all the other "top dogs".

[Pantless Spency]

mine are too rare to be played out :) and related to slammins poverty post, i paid 100 bucks a wheel! and i got an authentic bbs center cap tool included.

not to mention there very light, iirc like 15lbs a wheel.
bbs RF's :D

[defaultName]

RM's are kinda a shitty wheel, not nearly as high of quality as RS's.

I didn't know that. I've never owned either but I always prefer the look of RMs for some reason.

I think because the faces look flatter.

[chadthestampede]

It's simple. They look the best. Although any different color center has always bothered me.

More importantly, does anyone else find the OP generally insufferable?

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

Thats why i sold mine,and went for the RZ.

[evandael]

the 'i ain't got the cheese for BBS wheels' thread.

[AndrewBird]

I've always been a fan of 5-spoke wheels personally.



10 internets to the one who knows who's car that is.

[z31maniac]

yeah, what am I thinking.... I should get rid of the RS wheels that have been on my car since it was NEW!!! and get a fresh set of the sportmaxxors, cuase 0 offset is way cooler..........

whatever...

^in 1990 BBS RS was a pretty respected performance wheel......................
this thread is full of the gheyz

I'm not sure if you've noticed, it's 2013. Or nearly 30 years since the RS's hit the streets.

They are heavy, bend easily (compared to purpose built cast wheels), almost never fit any kind of BBK without spacers.

They look great and are period correct, but they are hardly the best option for a performance wheel these days.

[phreshkid]

Yes. The RS are supposed to be road-worthy wheels that duplicate the looks of BBS magnesium racing wheels, which are actually very lightweight as well as being extremely wide, at the cost of being essentially track-only pieces that need constant inspection.

I can attest to how light BBS Motorsport race wheels are. 16x8 BBS e50 wheels were around 12-13 pounds each. I checked before I sold them. Some punk kid is going to have them redrilled to fit his VW Scirroco. Such a shame.