BBS Splits on MK2s - Opinions? ...

I've been reading a few threads now over the last couple of weeks on different forums, and it seems people all over are getting fed up with seeing the same old MK2's on BBS Split rims.

- Am I missing something? - The first thing that got me into VW's was a picture of a MK2 sitting sweetly on a lush set of RS's. IMO, no other wheel is better suited for it.

I know it's all good and well seeing a bit of variety, but the reason we see so many MK2's with BBS Splits on, is because so many think they're best suited.

I went for something a bit different and got the centres painted Oakie:

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Opinions of BBS?
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Looks sweet on your car. Didn't Mr Git do your painting?

 

Cant wait to get mine on, 3rd set ive owned. Suit Mk1 & Mk2 perfectly!!

 

thats exactly the reason.

i would have bbs splits if i didnt have to clean them.

when i make the move to 9 inch ill have to think carefully tho

 

I never used to like them but slowly coming round to them now.

 

He certainly did - and a good job at that!

 

BBS RS's & RM's are classic wheels which look great on mk2's, I think.
Cue numerous " BBS splits are shit" posts
At the end of the day, if you don't like them, don't put them on your car.
There are loads of other wheels which really suit the mk2, i.e Ronal Turbo's, the wheels on Andy's car ( powertechs ? ) RH Cups, Compo's etc. It's all down to personal choice really.
As said above, it was a mk2 golf on BBS RS rims which got me into VW's in the first place.

 

What was it that you never liked about them? Was it the style of the wheel, or the look of the wheel on a MK2? etc...?

 

Everyone else had them, and seemed a bit to bling when chromed.

But the painted centre ones i like.

 

I have a set of 8.5 & 9s on my car now...

They have been done to death but they suit the Mk2 down to the ground

I have not seen one Mk2 with BBS' on whilst out driving but only at shows which i attend maybe 4 times a year, so i wouldnt not get them because there common at shows...

 

I think they are very nice, but I could just not be bothered to clean them!

Alan

 

Yeah, they are common at shows and in mags etc, but I have never seen another mk2 with RS's on when i've been out driving.

 

i would have them with a stainless steel rim...but its just the money to get a set....1k easy

if i get them for my car im getting 16's as well.....perfect size for styling on a mk2

 

As said cleaning them must be a night mere, BBS RA's are hard enough.

 

Gotta love these aswell:



If BBS were never invented, I'd snap a set of these up and do the centres green.

Cleaning split rims is a pain in the arse. - But the results are worth it!

 

Yep, a nightmare. Im keeping mine as show only wheels.

 

So true

I hope your not thinking of changing

 

yep russ those wheels are bad!!

i like them and the ones on the blue westside 20vt that is no more

infact most Schmidt rims

 

Yea the 16's go for megabucks in 4 stud! - Might be worth getting 5 stud hubs or hub adapters maybe?

 

bizarre thread...its you car, put whatever wheels you like on it! who cares what others thing really

IMO nothing suits a vw like a bbs rim.
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