Alternate BBS wheels

[Mathews2004]

Would BBS wheels from a VW or BWM work? Are the offsets the same or similar? Something like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33656

[sammm]

I have been thinking the same thing lately (BBS substitutes). I think the VW's are 5 lugs, but some of the older BMW's are 4 lug and should work. The Miata lug pattern is 4x100 BTW. This is a very helpful chart that I found awhile back.

http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

[POS Racing]

Would BBS wheels from a VW or BWM work? Are the offsets the same or similar? Something like these:

I have heard the early BMW rims will work. But not sure if the offset is the same. I forgot that VW had used them also......

[Mathews2004]

I thought there were some 4x100 VWs

[POS Racing]

I thought there were some 4x100 VWs

Looks like that could be a definate maybe! :P

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm

Although the chart doesn't give an exact offset measurement...

Also found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4&tc=photo

[chucka]

I thought there were some 4x100 VWs

all mk4's are 5x100
mk3's are 4x100 for 4cyl, 5x100 for vr6
mk2's and 1's are mostly 4x100 unless someone has done a 5lug conversion.

edit: i'm talking about golf's and jetta's, not passats

[Mathews2004]

If the offset is close enough, they might work. The price is sure right on the 14s. What are the approximate years of the mk2 and mk3 VWs mentioned?

[chucka]

i believe mk3's are 93-99.5
and mk2's are 87-92 ? i always forget.

check out www.vwvortex.com and check the tire/wheels classifieds. you should be able to find some good deals on there.

[sammm]

Do any of you know for sure if BBS wheels off of a BMW E30 will fit on a Miata? I know the bolt pattern (4x100) is the same, but some of y'all today mentioned the offset is wrong. Where do I find that information? I've got a hot lead on some E30 BBS wheels!

FWIW, This chart says they will work.

http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

[POS Racing]

Do any of you know for sure if BBS wheels off of a BMW E30 will fit on a Miata? I know the bolt pattern (4x100) is the same, but some of y'all today mentioned the offset is wrong. Where do I find that information? I've got a hot lead on some E30 BBS wheels!

FWIW, This chart says they will work.

http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

What's the offset on the BMW BBS's??

[sammm]

Do any of you know for sure if BBS wheels off of a BMW E30 will fit on a Miata? I know the bolt pattern (4x100) is the same, but some of y'all today mentioned the offset is wrong. Where do I find that information? I've got a hot lead on some E30 BBS wheels!

FWIW, This chart says they will work.

http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

What's the offset on the BMW BBS's??

30 (I think...)

Just found this -

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm

Miata - High offset
BMW - Medium offset

[POS Racing]

I just went back to my BBS storage area . And the rims are marked 14X6JJH2ET45.

Is 45 the offset??

[sammm]

I just went back to my BBS storage area . And the rims are marked 14X6JJH2ET45.

Is 45 the offset??

Yes, I am fairly sure that's it. "BBS storage area".....bastard!

[sammm]

OK...I think I have the definitive answer. My OEM wheels are 14x5.5 with a 45mm offset. The BMW wheels are 14x6.5 with a 20mm offset. If I mounted the beemer wheels they would be ~1/2" further from the shock to the inside of the wheel, and the outside edge of the wheel would extend ~ 1.5" further out. Guess they are out of the running.

PS
They also weigh around ~14lbs. each, whereas my OEM's are ~12lbs.

[Mathews2004]

I wonder about the VW version of the BBS, like in the ebay auction

[tailchaser]

Most VW's are 35-38 offset, I believe, but further research is likely warranted before buying them from ebay...

[Miatamaniac92]

VW's should be fine.

I watch the vwvortex.com forum for wheels, so don't bid againast me. :)

Chris