Why are BBS rims so expensive?

Why are BBS rims so expensive?

They said that the rim manufacturers began using the non-ferrous metals. As a result, the price of materials increased drastically, and BBS rims became very expensive.

How can you tell if BBS wheels are fake?

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.

Are BBS wheels worth it?

Are BBS Wheels Worth It? Yes! BBS wheels offer exceptional quality for a mid-level price point, but price isn’t the only reason to buy a set of BBS wheels. The technology used to create each set of wheels is the real reason.

Do BBS wheels still exist?

BBS got its roots in motorsports and the racetracks of the world are still its home today.

What does BBS wheels stand for?

BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG
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).

What happened to BBS wheels?

2020 was supposed to be a year of celebration for BBS, with the German wheel manufacturer celebrating its 50th anniversary. Instead, BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik finds itself filing for insolvency.

How do I check my BBS reps?

You can find out if there are replicas or not by looking behind the wheels. Normally, the authentic wheels will have stamps like “BBS”, “Volk”, “Made in Japan”, etc.

Where are BBS wheels manufactured?

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.

What is special about BBS rims?

In general BBS wheels have a superior rating in regards to design, due to their superior styling. All BBS wheels in general do have a proper fit because they are easy to install on a wide variety of cars. Finally, BBS wheels are pretty simple to maintain if you regularly clean them.

Do BBS rims bend?

Yes we bend and break wheels, but when you hit other cars, or curbing in excess of 100mph nothing will be perfect.

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.

Are BBS made in Japan?

BBS Japan – Takaoka City, Japan 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.