16" BBS Replicas from e bay?

[keet81]

I currently have 17" Alpina replicas on my 325 and the car suffers from bad tram lining and the steering is often vague. It does need bushings and possibly fresh shocks but I have a feeling it will still tramline when they're done. I'm thinking of getting these wheels instead off e bay and I was wondering will it still tramline with these 16 x 7.5 BBS replicas off e bay? Can't get link working properly so just type: 16" BBS Style alloys for BMW E30 into e bay search. Thanks for any help

[m4xos]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-BBS-Style-allo ... 240%3A1318

[m4xos]

hope that helps! i like them personally!

[keet81]

Thanks man!

[keet81]

Also, what tyres would be best for these wheels? Keep in mind the really crap roads in Ireland although I still wouldn't want to compromise the look of the wheels too much for practicality reasons!

[rikster]

get the real thong much better

[keet81]

Where can I get the real ones and are they very expensive? What's the proper name for them? What about tram lining?

[Alex]

there lensos

looks quite cool

[eko]

I bought a set of those last year.
Nice wheels but were just a bit too bling for me?
Also they had multifit centres(8 hole) which I wasnt expecting,although not the end of the world.
I went for Toyo t1r 205/45/16.

[keet81]

Cheers mate. They are a bit bling alright. How did the car drive with the 16's on it?

[eko]

Cheers mate. They are a bit bling alright. How did the car drive with the 16's on it?

I never drove it with them on as I got Alpinas instead but I sold them to a guy on here called MattM,maybe PM him for an opinion?

[Rodderz]

Tram lining can also down to the tyres too!

[mattsbmw]

I like them, look very smart and bling

[Cloggy Saint]

I was looking at a set of these a while back but was put off by people saying they were weak Aand not that well made. Ronal LS are a good alternative and cheaper than BBS.

[davidt]

Lensos are good value for money and well made the ones on my sport have done a lot of miles with no problems.

[m4xos]

Lensos are good value for money and well made the ones on my sport have done a lot of miles with no problems.

yea they look cool! im up for a set of them, sod looking for the bbs rs's for a while, these will do me fine!!

[DanThe]

I bought a set of those last year.
Nice wheels but were just a bit too bling for me?
Also they had multifit centres(8 hole) which I wasnt expecting,although not the end of the world.
I went for Toyo t1r 205/45/16.

Have you got any pics Tony? I quite fancy a set for my chromie, what do you reckon?

[eko]

I bought a set of those last year.
Nice wheels but were just a bit too bling for me?
Also they had multifit centres(8 hole) which I wasnt expecting,although not the end of the world.
I went for Toyo t1r 205/45/16.

Have you got any pics Tony? I quite fancy a set for my chromie, what do you reckon?

Werent on the car long enough to take any decent pics....




Suit a chromie better than plastic IMO

[The_Diddler]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Damn they look good

[keet81]

Just had a look at the Ronal RS there. Very nice and around the same money as the lensos. The Ronal is probably nicer looking but I had my heart set on 16's. Pitty they're not available in 16". Tough decision which wheel to go for...

[DanThe]

I bought a set of those last year.
Nice wheels but were just a bit too bling for me?
Also they had multifit centres(8 hole) which I wasnt expecting,although not the end of the world.
I went for Toyo t1r 205/45/16.

Have you got any pics Tony? I quite fancy a set for my chromie, what do you reckon?

Werent on the car long enough to take any decent pics....




Suit a chromie better than plastic IMO

Any idea what sort of weight they are? Do they look to be decent quality? Id only buy these because they come in 16 inch

[cliffybabe]

When i was in the process of buying my first set of borbet b alloys i really considered these wheels

They are from a good manufacturer and they look the nuts

[march109]

Not enough dish for my liking. But allright all the same just hope they don't weigh the same as a baby elephant.

[mattm]

Cheers mate. They are a bit bling alright. How did the car drive with the 16's on it?

I never drove it with them on as I got Alpinas instead but I sold them to a guy on here called MattM,maybe PM him for an opinion?

Yep I bought mine off Tony (eko). They look great. Car drives fine with them on (although they're currently off the car for the winter).

Here's a pic of my home made centre badges using some self adhesive BMW badges from the local BMW motorcycle dealer of all places:



I found the cheapo ones on eBay looked terrible and weren't available in the required 50mm diameter. Cut some self adhesive fuel tank protector (also from motorcycle dealer) into four 50mm diameter discs, attach the badges using a blob of something like Sikaflex or bathroom sealant for a good secure fix and then put over the top of the existing Lenso badges. After 6 months and weekly pressure washes the badges were still holding up great!

[eko]

I never weighed them but they were actually fairly light with the tyres fitted.
Qaulity seemed good but without taking the car out on the road hard to say really.
The 4 extra mounting holes was one of the things I wasnt keen on also although they were the ideal offset for an E30 they just didnt look wide enough.

[m4xos]

Those alloys look sh*t hot mattM,

nice job with the beema logo!

[mattm]

I never weighed them but they were actually fairly light with the tyres fitted.
Qaulity seemed good but without taking the car out on the road hard to say really.
The 4 extra mounting holes was one of the things I wasnt keen on also although they were the ideal offset for an E30 they just didnt look wide enough.

I think for a daily driver or someone on a budget they're a great choice. I'd love a set of ultra-deep dish genuine BBS RS but funds and the sh!te roads near where I live made the ones I bought off you an ideal compromise.

p.s. they did look good on yours as well mate!

When I first put them on:



And yes Tony it's still sky high mate...

[mattm]

Those alloys look sh*t hot mattM,

nice job with the beema logo!

Cheers! My finest Blue Peter hour!

[appletree]

Ive got some black ones on mine, try style dynamics they were great to deal with.

[Rasb1]

Hm, I am amazed how you can call these rims "great"...
They have cheap knock off written all over them a 100 miles away
The rim center have an akward look, the center bolt is with strange screws in the corners, the rim edge is a bit too small for a good look, there is only 25 screws in the outer edge and a general chinese look to the hole thing.
Get the real thing, I can't imagine the price difference to be very big... and even a set of genuine BBS RS in a poor condition would be better than these Lenso's, IMHO.... All though I must say the the black centered ones on Appletree's red E30 above could fool me in the passing
I have been working on my BBS RS070's for my E21, and it can be done at a resonable price

[DanThe]

I can't imagine the price difference to be very big...

Your having a giraffe aren't you....

[Rasb1]

I can't imagine the price difference to be very big...

Your having a giraffe aren't you....

Ok, I can see the Lenso's are 16" and priced at £525. It would be impossible to find a set of 4x100 16"BBS for that kind of money...
But 15" in an unrestored condition should be possible to find for that price.
But yes, are you looking for fast, easy and cheap bling bling that will fool most people that have no interrest in cars or accesories I guess the Lenso's is the way to go