What are BBS wheels made of?
Starting from a billet of 6,000 series aluminum, or a special magnesium alloy, every BBS forged wheel uses our special multi-stage Die-Forging process which can require up to 18 million pounds of pressure to produce. Every stage of production is optimized to help create the best forged wheel in the industry.
What is inside BBS?
Two-piece BBS light alloy wheels consist of rim and star hub; three-piece light alloy wheels of two rim halves and the star hub. The individual components are securely connected with titanium bolts.
Where are BBS LM made?
BBS Japan – Takaoka City, Japan Classic BBS wheels like the LM, Super RS, LM-R, RS-GT and RG-R are designed and produced in this facility along with OEM products and a range of other aftermarket wheels.
What is a BBS number?
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What kind of wheel is the BBS LM-R?
In addition, the LM-R’s light, tough, sporty nature leverages technologies developed for BBS’ own Porsche Carrera Cup racing wheel. Which means that this wheel is originally developed for racing which means it can take the abuse of rigorous spirited driving and track days.
Where are the wheels for BBS wheels made?
Each wheel BBS manufactures is injected with 50 years of motorsport experience, passion, and – because they are German – superior engineering in every square inch. In 1970, Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand founded the company in Schiltach, a small town in Rottweil, Germany.
Why are BBS wheels used in Formula 1?
These three brands are an institution in racing and choosing BBS wheels is a testament to the quality and engineering BBS is known for. Formula 1. DTM. WRC. The cars that race in these events always use forged wheels because of low weight. In racing, a lighter unsprung weight will make the car run faster, stop faster, and corner better.
How much force does a BBS Super Rs wheel use?
Only the finest materials are used. Aerospace-grade alloys are molded into intricate and beautiful designs, like the BBS Super RS, using 18 million pounds of force. To put that into perspective, imagine being trampled on by a full-grown African Elephant.