BBS spilts VS Hartge Splits

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BBS Vs Hartage slits

BBS Slits
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Hartge Splits
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:54 am

Whats your fave guys? Been looking at a few of both and if I was in the market for some it would be a mighty hard choice.


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Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:13 am

Think I'd probably stick with the Hartges, just because they're a bit less obvious!

Need to get some bigger dishes on my rear ones - can't really say they're up there at the mo, but one day! 8)
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:15 am

hartge mate, not as comon
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:26 am

hartge splits look mighty fine but would hate to choose between the 2. Good luck
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:08 am

Hartge for me too as they aren't the obvious choice and therefore less common.

But if I had the two sets and had to sell one, it would be an impossible choice.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:00 pm

Common or not, BBS are clearly a lot better looking.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:11 pm

BBS all the way!
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:21 pm

Hartge splits. You just don't see them that often and they look sweet!
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:33 pm

BBS RS's

16" minimum tho..

15"s look terrible.. as you need stupid large tyres.. pointless...
I wonder how long it will take people to notice this...
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:43 pm

Hartge Split's for sure

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Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:46 pm

only one winner!!

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Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:51 pm

Mr lee, what size are the BBs's and what are they???

BTW BBS's all the time :P
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:53 pm

Bob_S wrote:Hartge Split's for sure

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Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:28 pm

BBS All the way. Just because the Hartges are rarer that doesn't make them nicer.

You could hardly argue that BBS RS are "Common" Either for that matter!
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:15 pm

hartges....easier to clean.
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:21 pm

nickso wrote:hartges....easier to clean.
Lol, very good point. Cross spokes are a nightmare!

I'm completely 50/50, cannot choose between them!
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:22 pm

HArt....Geh, all the way.
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BBS for me, cross spoke design is timeless 8)
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:55 pm

Both are :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
If I could have someone clean them with a tooth brush every week bbs 16's. If I have to clean them it's the Hartger's
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Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:44 pm

da4x4turbo wrote:BBS All the way. Just because the Hartges are rarer that doesn't make them nicer.

You could hardly argue that BBS RS are "Common" Either for that matter!

You weren't complaining about the sweet Hartge splits on that Calyspo red Sport you were trying to buy :D


It depends on the car too really. Some cars look better with the BBS and some look sweet with the Hartges. I think I'd prefer the Hartges really with some sweet brakes behind them 8)
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Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:00 am

These definitly
BBS RS 003's 16"
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Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:14 am

nickso wrote:hartges....easier to clean.
aaand better ventilation, better looks...
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Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:01 am

These definitly
BBS RS 003's 16"
Rav you answered your own question about my rims!

they are 16x7 1/4 Et 25 RS003

and as for cleaning...my boy is almost two so soon he will be able to use mums toothbrush to clean em....child labour..PAH!
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mrLEE30 wrote:
These definitly
BBS RS 003's 16"
Rav you answered your own question about my rims!

they are 16x7 1/4 Et 25 RS003

and as for cleaning...my boy is almost two so soon he will be able to use mums toothbrush to clean em....child labour..PAH!
Soon to be on mine too, just waiting delivery :mad:
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:33 pm

BBS are boring common design just like Porsche's :cry:
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ShakeyC wrote:BBS are boring common design just like Porsche's :cry:
Yeah cos porsches are common as muck eh?! :?
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:06 pm

I voted Hartge, but I admit to being biased.
I hate cross-spokes with a passion :puke: - so much so that one of the first things I had to do when I got my touring was get rid of the 15" BBS.
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:28 pm

The Cross-Spokes are undoubtedly a very complex design. A complete pain in the ass to keep clean. But therein lies the beauty.

If you want wheels that're easy to clean then buy some TSW Stealths FFS! :roll:

Here's some evidence in favour of the BBS RS. They're undisputedly the best rim you can get for an E30.

My Car (7J x 16 all Round, soon to be widened)

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Some Norwegian Dudes Car (9J Fronts and 9.5J Rears)

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And of course who could forget Felgen-Garage's Show Car (9.5J Fronts and 11J Rears 8O )

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I rest my case!
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:29 pm

da4x4turbo wrote:
ShakeyC wrote:BBS are boring common design just like Porsche's :cry:
Yeah cos porsches are common as muck eh?! :?
you failed to read the word 'design' :cry: the porsches over the decades is still look the same as bbs still run with the same pattern only in slight variations of polishing and fitment.
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:43 pm

If somethings not broken, don't fix it!

The porsche 911 is a beautiful car in the 993 and 997 configuration.

The 996 is gorgeous too from every angle that you can't see those hideous headlights from!

The Hartge's are much more "boring" in my mind. Still a beautiful rim no doubt, but not a patch on the BBS.

The voting on the poll confirms this. :D
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:16 pm

probably on my own here, but I can't stand BBS's
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Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:13 pm

Alburglar wrote:probably on my own here, but I can't stand BBS's
No you're not
StuBeeDoo wrote:I hate cross-spokes with a passion :puke:
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:08 am

Seany, stop being biased...
If we are using that Norweigan car, how about finding nice pics of his mates car with 10" Hartge splits winkeye

You know, I'm going to pick Hartges even if I didn't like them just because you chose BBS :P


Of course.... you could go all jap drifty spec and have Hartges on the front with BBS on the back :mad:

I can't really decide between the two really :roll:
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