how to tell if genuine bbs ?

Post Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:07 pm

ive been offered some genuine 15" bbs , now i know theres alot of reps out there. is it as simple as it saying bbs on them somewhere and a marking 15x7.5 ?

help would be greatfull as talking to seller now via text thanks

Post Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:23 pm

mine do have BMW cast into the ally under the centre cap. BMW e24 so guess mine came from a 6series

Post Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:30 pm

why dont you show use the link? or some pics..

i take it your looking at bbs rms?? if so, they have a unique'ish style centre cap and turn the wheel around and see if they are propa bolts holding the split rim together.

My image wheels have bolts holding them together but my calibre vintage don't nor do my brothers dare rs

Post Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:37 pm

What type of BBS???
OEM BMW ones fitted to the Sports, or "REAL" BBS's

Post Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:40 pm

Even 'real' E30 BBS wheels aren't all made by BBS. 'BBS' wheels were supplied to BMW by other manufacturers as well. Like many parts, there is more than one OE supplier.

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:37 am

I went by what rich318saidplus a bit of savvy asi didnt expect the guy to say go to his workshop there and then ,thanks:)

There standard oem 15" i looked on centre they say bmw and 15x7 .
I think they were cheap ,the guy only had 3 as he sold 1 i payed £60 with 2 buggered tyres and 1 just legal .no caps but slight kerbing .
I also managed to get 2 basically new 195/50 tyres for £10 off a pal

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:19 am

Brianmoooore wrote:Even 'real' E30 BBS wheels aren't all made by BBS. 'BBS' wheels were supplied to BMW by other manufacturers as well. Like many parts, there is more than one OE supplier.

i think bmw had them made by BBS, FPS and i think ALU...as long as it has one of these 3 manufacturers stamps on, then they should be genuine..

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:29 am

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... hlight=fps

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:31 am

two of mine are made by Lemmers, and two by what lookes like Alu - the script isn't clear.
They are however all stamped 'BMW', which I would take as being an genuine OEM part.

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:38 am

i think lemmers is OK too

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:23 pm

These ones appear to have JLL embossed answell as bmw ? Does this mean anything ?

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:44 pm

I' think it's a sort of safety standard sign

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:04 pm

Ahhh ill have another look see and get some pics up

Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:09 pm

These are what ive bought ,am i correct in reading Alu on the front thereand this would be the makers ? . Im after 1 more if anyone has