Genuine or Fake bbs's?

Candy 01 · 05-10-2011, 01:11 PM

Hiya guy's,
Just wanted to know if these are genuine bbs's or fake's? If you can't tell from the pic could you tell me how i can tell when i go to look at them?

Thank's.

MEGA · 05-10-2011, 01:19 PM

I've not seen that style before.. Also the center caps look too small for real BBS. Center caps on real BBS alloys are exactly 70.6mm, with a few exceptions..

What style of wheel do they say they are?

also there will be a BBS writing in the metal IE actually cast in metal somewhere around the lip of the alloy in most cases

knowing the exact style would help with research. I'm not sure from that pic alone

Candy 01 · 05-10-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

I've not seen that style before.. Also the center caps look too small for real BBS. Center caps on real BBS alloys are exactly 70.6mm, with a few exceptions..

What style of wheel do they say they are?

also there will be a BBS writing in the metal IE actually cast in metal somewhere around the lip of the alloy in most cases

knowing the exact style would help with research. I'm not sure from that pic alone

I've just been told their 19" BBS Deep Dish.....

TikoV · 05-10-2011, 05:17 PM

The centres do look awfully small like Mega has said. Also bbs originals are marked on the front and on the rear. Not to say replicas don't do that these days too...

B_singh · 05-10-2011, 07:23 PM

hi mate they look like reps also known as bbs lmr's i got a set on mine, good wheels tho!

rs939 · 05-11-2011, 02:46 AM

The problem with replicas is they are so heavy when you compare them to genuine articular, did that once before and will never do it again. Sorry that doesnt really help your question about the picture but you are correct to hold out.

doughboy · 05-11-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rs939

The problem with replicas is they are so heavy when you compare them to genuine articular, did that once before and will never do it again.

Maybe so when the originals are forged, but my rep MV3's are lighter than the BMW MV3s by a few pounds.

Cyprio · 05-11-2011, 04:12 AM

I've always thought that 'deep dish' look a little OTT for a saloon, though looking at the above picture I'm not so sure now - they suit the car nicely.

Dizzle · 05-11-2011, 06:41 AM

Dubious. I <3 BBS LMR's though on E9X http://www.google.co.uk/search?um=1&...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

Should be stamped inside though.

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Candy 01 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 series E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	Genuine or Fake bbs's? Hiya guy's, Just wanted to know if these are genuine bbs's or fake's? If you can't tell from the pic could you tell me how i can tell when i go to look at them? Thank's.
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I've not seen that style before.. Also the center caps look too small for real BBS. Center caps on real BBS alloys are exactly 70.6mm, with a few exceptions.. What style of wheel do they say they are? also there will be a BBS writing in the metal IE actually cast in metal somewhere around the lip of the alloy in most cases knowing the exact style would help with research. I'm not sure from that pic alone __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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TikoV Captain 29 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW 335d/X5 40d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	The centres do look awfully small like Mega has said. Also bbs originals are marked on the front and on the rear. Not to say replicas don't do that these days too... __________________
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B_singh New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e90 320d se Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: london iTrader: (0)	hi mate they look like reps also known as bbs lmr's i got a set on mine, good wheels tho!
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rs939 Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325d with Bluefin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0)	The problem with replicas is they are so heavy when you compare them to genuine articular, did that once before and will never do it again. Sorry that doesnt really help your question about the picture but you are correct to hold out. __________________ For Sale 2008 (08) BMW E90 4DR 325D M-Sport Silver, Xenons,Bluetooth,USB PM if interested.
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Cyprio Captain 33 Rep 918 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S4 B/Edition Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK iTrader: (2)	I've always thought that 'deep dish' look a little OTT for a saloon, though looking at the above picture I'm not so sure now - they suit the car nicely.
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Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Dubious. I <3 BBS LMR's though on E9X http://www.google.co.uk/search?um=1&...&aqi=&aql=&oq= Should be stamped inside though.
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