Wheels - Page 2

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 02-09-2013, 03:28 PM

Both my sets of wheel have BMW under the M badge

**shimmy** · 02-09-2013, 04:07 PM

Reproductions and not BBS I suspect. Im not sure BBS make CSL rims for sale and they def will not put BMW numbers on them

**outnumbered** · 02-09-2013, 04:38 PM

Agreed, the lack of "BMW" clinches it, and I'm pretty sure they won't be made by BBS either.

The replica makers can put the real BMW part numbers and other stuff on there as they are "just numbers", but BMW's legal department have zero sense of humour about anyone using BMW trademarks (as those of us who were on the BM3W forum probably remember....).

If I recall correctly, my (genuine) wheels also have BBS stamped on the back in a cutout somewhere ? For the same reason as above, I'd be surprised if yours are stamped with BBS.

**Mark CSL** · 02-09-2013, 06:10 PM

BBS stamp on the back

Neil M · 02-09-2013, 08:46 PM

I'm beginning to think this is an annual question, as it pops up fairly frequently?

BMW CSL Wheels manufactured by BBS, have the 'BMW' on the front of the wheel. Two ways of getting these wheels one on a CSL the other over the counter at a dealers or very occasional on a well known auction site.

BBS 'CSL' Wheels manufactured by BBS don't have the 'BMW' branding, all markings on the reverse of the wheel are the same, (as in Marks pic above) but it is an aftermarket part and not sold by BMW through their dealership parts depts. hence the absence of the BMW logo.

If it doesn't have the reverse BBS markings it's a replica!

Clements · 02-09-2013, 09:14 PM

Doesn't look like good news for me - has wheel sizes, etc etc but no BBS marking, nor does it have the BMW under the M Sport. Bollocks!

Thanks for your help everyone I shall now go away and re-advertise them properly following this. Anyone know how much these are worth now it's been established they are Shan reps? Lol.

**Mark CSL** · 02-09-2013, 10:04 PM

I would think £200 as a new set is around £400

cslsuperfan · 02-09-2013, 11:02 PM

take the tyres off the rims before you advertise them....definitely worth more with those nankangs off!!!!

02-09-2013, 04:07 PM	#12
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Reproductions and not BBS I suspect. Im not sure BBS make CSL rims for sale and they def will not put BMW numbers on them __________________ .

02-09-2013, 04:38 PM	#13
outnumbered S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reading Posts: 731 Casino cash: $19577	Agreed, the lack of "BMW" clinches it, and I'm pretty sure they won't be made by BBS either. The replica makers can put the real BMW part numbers and other stuff on there as they are "just numbers", but BMW's legal department have zero sense of humour about anyone using BMW trademarks (as those of us who were on the BM3W forum probably remember....). If I recall correctly, my (genuine) wheels also have BBS stamped on the back in a cutout somewhere ? For the same reason as above, I'd be surprised if yours are stamped with BBS. __________________ Now with added SG CSL. Last edited by outnumbered; 02-09-2013 at 04:41 PM.

02-09-2013, 08:46 PM	#15
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	I'm beginning to think this is an annual question, as it pops up fairly frequently? BMW CSL Wheels manufactured by BBS, have the 'BMW' on the front of the wheel. Two ways of getting these wheels one on a CSL the other over the counter at a dealers or very occasional on a well known auction site. BBS 'CSL' Wheels manufactured by BBS don't have the 'BMW' branding, all markings on the reverse of the wheel are the same, (as in Marks pic above) but it is an aftermarket part and not sold by BMW through their dealership parts depts. hence the absence of the BMW logo. If it doesn't have the reverse BBS markings it's a replica! __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

02-09-2013, 10:04 PM	#17
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	I would think £200 as a new set is around £400 __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

02-09-2013, 11:02 PM	#18
cslsuperfan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wales Posts: 2,222 Casino cash: $19520	csl replica wheels take the tyres off the rims before you advertise them....definitely worth more with those nankangs off!!!!

02-09-2013, 03:28 PM	#11
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Both my sets of wheel have BMW under the M badge

02-09-2013, 09:14 PM	#16
Clements Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $298	Doesn't look like good news for me - has wheel sizes, etc etc but no BBS marking, nor does it have the BMW under the M Sport. Bollocks! Thanks for your help everyone I shall now go away and re-advertise them properly following this. Anyone know how much these are worth now it's been established they are Shan reps? Lol.