When were BBS aloys offered as an option?

Anyone know when they started offering BBS alloys as an option?
Cheers,

Pete

I don't think they were ever offered as an option on the Mk1, at least not in the UK. I thought they were a standard wheel fitment on the 16V Mk2, which was introduced in 1986. But I am only guessing here…

the only BBS alloys fitted as standard on a mk1 i know of, were the black centred RA`s on a sportline cabrio, although some of the other rims were probably made by BBS anyway!!!

I think 14" BBS RA's were an option on the mk1, as you could have the BBS bodykit fitted from new and most cars that have this kit have 14" RA's

Topoftherange said

 although some of the other rims were probably made by BBS anyway!!!

I'm sure when the Tarantula's were introduced in 1992 they were manufactured by BBS?

fozzie said

I think 14" BBS RA's were an option on the mk1, as you could have the BBS bodykit fitted from new and most cars that have this kit have 14" RA's

Actually i think you might be quite right there dude, they might have been an option in 14s on the cabriolet around 1990, they were simmilar/same as G40 polo ones as i had some i bought 2nd hand on my lhasa gti when i first got it, dunno if they actually were offered by vw dealers though?

fozzie said

I think 14" BBS RA's were an option on the mk1, as you could have the BBS bodykit fitted from new and most cars that have this kit have 14" RA's

That's more what I was thinking of, wondered if anyone has any old sales material that would confirm?
The Polo G40 are 5 1/2 13" (same as 9 spokes)

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=264&highlight=bbs

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yeah i'm quite sure 14" RA'a were an option and then they increased the size to 15" for the mk2 golf

dubboy said

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=264&highlight=bbs

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Pete_Richards said

dubboy said

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=264&highlight=bbs

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Link works for me. Anyway copied some content below

BBS wheels were not a factory option for the MK1 according to the sales brochure and price list.

They may have been ordered from the dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

I am pretty sure 13" BBS cross spokes were fitted to the Mk3 Polo G40 as standard, so you could try to get hold of a set from your VW dealer.

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scanner is not working so hope you can make this out :?  this is the
vag bbs sales brochure from january 1983 with the 6 option wheels and sizes

They're not a factory option though, its a dealer-fit option.

yes dealer option with the body kits and spoilers also on the audi 80

Good stuff, what sizes are the first three wheels?

Cheers,

Pete

6j x13 6j x14 6jx15 on the ra's the other 3 are 5 1/2j x 13  and 5j x 13
reading from left to right but the cars on the brochure seem to have different wheels on again but havent managed to identify them yet  :cry:

the other rims look like Mahle BBS the earlier wheel versions BBS made, that tallied with the small rear light version car displaying the kits and rims puts the actual date of the pictures earlier than the other rims and the brochure

bbsmk1 said

scanner is not working so hope you can make this out :?  this is the
vag bbs sales brochure from january 1983 with the 6 option wheels and sizes

That looks like the BBS brochure to me, not a VW Accessory one. None of the VW Accessory brochures I have even list BBS wheels for the Mk1 hatch, they are mostly ATS.

dubboy said

bbsmk1 said

scanner is not working so hope you can make this out :?  this is the
vag bbs sales brochure from january 1983 with the 6 option wheels and sizes

That looks like the BBS brochure to me, not a VW Accessory one. None of the VW Accessory brochures I have even list BBS wheels for the Mk1 hatch, they are mostly ATS.

the chap i got it from told me he got it from vw when he ordered the car
from vw and had the kit fitted 6 months later by the same dealer.
and he sold the car this year! thats as much as i know though