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Why the **** are they so expensive...
Is what you're probably thinking checking out some BBS Wheels
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Well - today we're here to tell you all about BBS and their very long and storied history.
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Originally founded in 1970 BBS started from humble beginnings - founded by Heinreich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand in the quaint city of Schlitach Germany - and deriving their name from the founders' last names, and the city they were founded in, BBS was born.
Originally starting as a small shop catering to the amateur weekend club racer crowd, manufacturing fiberglass FRP aero parts for European Touring cars, BBS quickly evolved into an innovator in the wheel industry.
From the launch of the iconic BBS RS wheel in 1973(sorry BBS, you weren't the first to make a 3 piece wheel no matter how much you claim it), to their partnership with Japanese aluminum manufacturer Washi Beam, all the way to their involvement in motorsport, BBS has been setting wheel trends for decades.
BBS isn't just for the aftermarket though, partnering with Nissan as early as 1989 to manufacture the OEM wheels for the legendary Godzilla - the R32 Skyline GTR, as well as going so far as to become the official wheel partner for Ferrari's F1 team - this is a brand that knows how to make a strong, durable, and extremely lightweight wheel. This is thanks to BBS revolutionizing wheel manufacturing through their innovative processes, including being the originators of magnesium wheel manufacturing.
It wasn't all sunshine and puppies for BBS though - going bankrupt, a lot(like more than once), BBS has had their share of trials and tribulations over the years. Fortunately - renowned German suspension manufacturer KW has stepped up to the plate, saving BBS from the brink of extinction and bringing them back with a boom - launching the FI-R - one of the lightest street wheels ever made.
Join us as we count down the top 5 BBS wheels of all time, from the classic basketweave mesh of the RS, to the racing heritage of the BBS LM, and beyond.
Remember - if you're looking for BBS', or any other wheel (seriously, any wheel) we've got what you need. Check out our gallery to get inspired, and stay tuned for the next one.