BBS Wheels
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Racer
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From: The Great State of WI
BBS Wheels
Are any of you guys running these classics?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
Does anyone know where a guy can find a good selection of these?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
Does anyone know where a guy can find a good selection of these?
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From: Bahston Mass.
Re: BBS Wheels (85red_vette)
Nice looking wheels but I'd rather have 17" wheels.
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Racer
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From: The Great State of WI
Re: BBS Wheels (JB666)
Yeah, ideally I'd like to find some of those in a 17" variety, but they are tough to locate.
I'd like them in the silver/platinum or the black like in the post. I guess I'll just keep my eyes peeled.
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I'd like them in the silver/platinum or the black like in the post. I guess I'll just keep my eyes peeled.
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From: acworth ga
Re: BBS Wheels (bart15)
Greetings! I have searched for these rims EVERYWHERE and can't find them. I wanted this version in 17, the only ones I could find were the Greenwood BBS and they had the same size center mesh as the 16, but with a wider polished band around them so the center mesh area looks too small. I gave up as it seemed I was :beatdeadhorse: .......... :seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Re: BBS Wheels (bart15)
I saw those on an early black C4 the other day, I think it was them, and they looked pretty good but I think they were the 16" version, which I am not a fan of... 17 or 18s would look better.
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From: Bahston Mass.
Re: BBS Wheels (GS 163)
To each thier own, they would be a PITA to keep really clean like I like my wheels to be.
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
Re: BBS Wheels (JB666)
I used to sell these in the mid to late eighties at 450 each. They were the bad boys at that time. Michelin used to make a 305/16 for these. I can't remember the aspect ratio but they were huge for the time.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: BBS Wheels (GS 163)
I love the BBS-style wheel, but couldn't find a genuine BBS to fit my C4 and had to go to a HRE to get the old-school look of the 'snowflake'. I'm very happy with the wheels and feel it was a good decision.
Yes, they are more trouble to clean than a 5-spoke design (especially waxing them...!), but I accept that as the price I pay to have the look I want.
Larry
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Yes, they are more trouble to clean than a 5-spoke design (especially waxing them...!), but I accept that as the price I pay to have the look I want.
Larry
code5coupe
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From: P-town Baby! Virginia
Re: BBS Wheels (JAYK)
here ya go,these were on a 650hp Jeal prepared ZR1 at a show this weekend,18" all round looked stunning.Sounded even better :D
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Re: BBS Wheels (JAYK)
here ya go,these were on a 650hp Jeal prepared ZR1 at a show this weekend,18" all round looked stunning.Sounded even better :D
http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com/bmi_KINESIS.htm
It should fit in my opinion... but very pricey !
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From: Sacramento, CA Money can't buy happiness - but it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than a Yugo.
Re: BBS Wheels (bart15)
My 88 came with 17" all silver BBS wheels and the original GM wheels too. They look great, but they are a pain to clean. I'd post a pic, but photohost is not uploading my pics right now. Don't know where to buy them. I called BBS and they still have repair parts, so you could buy the parts separately and make a set, but it would be really expen$ive.
Racer
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From: Kingsport TN
Re: BBS Wheels (Mike_88Z51)
Love the look, had them on both my BMW and Infiniti. But what a PIA to keep clean. And by keeping them clean the gold fade's. Give me open wheels now that I'm older and want to drive more and clean a little less.
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