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R99 · Sep 15th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Hi all.

Had two new tyres put onto the front rims today, and noticed while the alloys were off (Polished R99's) that they were stamped with the BBS logo and 'made in germany' on the inside of the rim.

I wasn't aware that they were made by BBS, do they make all of the MINI OEM wheels, or just a few? Might explain why the R99's are so ridiculously expensive!

I think they may also make the split rims for MINI. But what about bullets etc?

James.

laura f · Sep 15th, 2007, 08:32 PM

Not sure about the others, but I knew they made these

They are the best wheels ever

MiniMinor · Sep 15th, 2007, 08:34 PM

My old R90's were stamped BBS too !

minigolf · Sep 17th, 2007, 02:11 AM

BBS makes a lot of OEM alloys for various manufacturers.

S33BBY · Sep 17th, 2007, 01:16 PM

My R90s are stamped with "BBS" and "MINI Germany" on the back.

DaFlake · Sep 17th, 2007, 02:39 PM

BBS and Ronal generally make the wheels for the MINI. Ronal makes the WEB Spoke ones like in my sig.

R99 · Sep 17th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Interesting to know, glad that they are made be a reputable manufacturer.

S33BBY · Sep 18th, 2007, 08:48 AM

It doesn't seem to stop them corroding though.

PmP · Sep 18th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Ronal Make the S spokes which are bullet proof, but they make the R105's that corrode easily dont they?

S33BBY · Sep 18th, 2007, 05:54 PM

My R90s (made by BBS) have certainly got some corrosion going on, though it's on the back, so not a major issue.

R99 · Sep 18th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Get onto the dealer. Corrosion on wheels is a warranty job.

S33BBY · Sep 19th, 2007, 08:25 AM

They were second hand. I'm not sure how willing the dealer would be to replace them if I have no proof of purchase!

R99 · Sep 19th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Fair enough. They are dealer fit only though, so if you took it to another dealership then they wouldnt know they were second hand.

I've just had all four of my polished R99's replaced this morning at Woodman MINI (which were put on the car before it went out on the road by MINI for the previous owner). Quite an expensive warranty claim, but they were starting to go south rather rapidly.

The car now looks as it should, and I couldnt be happier!

Regards,

James.

S33BBY · Sep 19th, 2007, 12:40 PM

That's encouraging. I guess there's no harm in mentioning it when my car next goes in, along with the other things (if they have to replace the gearbox and wheels, it's going to be a really expensive warranty claim!).

R99 · Sep 22nd, 2007, 07:20 PM

Lets hope they manage to sort you out!

Sep 15th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#1
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	OEM wheels made by BBS? Hi all. Had two new tyres put onto the front rims today, and noticed while the alloys were off (Polished R99's) that they were stamped with the BBS logo and 'made in germany' on the inside of the rim. I wasn't aware that they were made by BBS, do they make all of the MINI OEM wheels, or just a few? Might explain why the R99's are so ridiculously expensive! I think they may also make the split rims for MINI. But what about bullets etc? James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Sep 15th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 19,925 Offline	Not sure about the others, but I knew they made these They are the best wheels ever \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Sep 17th, 2007, 02:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,033 Offline	BBS makes a lot of OEM alloys for various manufacturers. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	My R90s are stamped with "BBS" and "MINI Germany" on the back. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 10,417 Offline	BBS and Ronal generally make the wheels for the MINI. Ronal makes the WEB Spoke ones like in my sig. Global Moderator

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Sep 15th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMinor Ahh well, onwards.. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Warwick Avenue Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 85,254 Offline	My old R90's were stamped BBS too !

Sep 17th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Interesting to know, glad that they are made be a reputable manufacturer. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Sep 18th, 2007, 08:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	It doesn't seem to stop them corroding though. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Sep 18th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 2,625 Offline	Ronal Make the S spokes which are bullet proof, but they make the R105's that corrode easily dont they?

Sep 18th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	My R90s (made by BBS) have certainly got some corrosion going on, though it's on the back, so not a major issue. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Sep 18th, 2007, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Get onto the dealer. Corrosion on wheels is a warranty job. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Sep 19th, 2007, 08:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	They were second hand. I'm not sure how willing the dealer would be to replace them if I have no proof of purchase! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Sep 19th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Fair enough. They are dealer fit only though, so if you took it to another dealership then they wouldnt know they were second hand. I've just had all four of my polished R99's replaced this morning at Woodman MINI (which were put on the car before it went out on the road by MINI for the previous owner). Quite an expensive warranty claim, but they were starting to go south rather rapidly. The car now looks as it should, and I couldnt be happier! Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Sep 19th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	That's encouraging. I guess there's no harm in mentioning it when my car next goes in, along with the other things (if they have to replace the gearbox and wheels, it's going to be a really expensive warranty claim!). JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Sep 22nd, 2007, 07:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Lets hope they manage to sort you out! ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

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