Should I keep the BBS wheels or go back to Fuchs?

David E. Clark · 06-26-2003, 02:24 PM

I bought my car in November and absolutely LOVE it! However, it has 7" BBS wheels on it. I'm trying to decide if I should keep these wheels. They are in great shape and I've not seen other early 911s with these wheels on them. I've also grown to like them. On the other hand, I'm a bit of a traditionalist and really like the black and silver Fuchs. Luckily for me, I got the original Fuchs from the previous owner. They are in bad shape but I'm sure it's nothing Al Reed couldn't correct. My question is, should I keep the BBS wheels on or refinish to black and silver (not polish) the original Fuchs? What do you guys think?

Thanks

Kemo · 06-26-2003, 02:26 PM

sell the bbs wheels to offset the cost of getting the Fuchs refinished.

stone43 · 06-26-2003, 02:30 PM

Although I am now a firm believer in polishing, the anodized fuchs would look much better than the BBS you have now.

steve911 · steve911's Garage

ditto

B D · 06-26-2003, 02:35 PM

Fuchs all the way! The BBS don't do your car justice.

82Euro · 06-26-2003, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stone43
Although I am now a firm believer in polishing, the anodized fuchs would look much better than the BBS you have now.

What he said!!!

masraum · 06-26-2003, 02:52 PM

I think the BBS look cool. Get the Fuchs refinished and keep both sets, one for the street and one for the track. You may not be on the track yet, but if you decide to getting another set of wheels can be pricey, and so can wearing out your street tires.

PS, you're like me, you need to lower that thing.

Tim Walsh · Tim Walsh's Garage

David,
After seeing (and driving {giggles like a girl}) I'd have to say I really like the BBS's in black but it's an longhood. It really deserves the fuchs. Keep the BBS's and slap them on just for a change or use them as track wheels.

Steve you beat me to it.

Jim Richards · 06-26-2003, 03:37 PM

Go with Fuchs.

Typical Fish · Typical Fish's Garage

I think they are kind of "retro-cool" without being TOO retro.

Just my take on it, though.

sfierle · 06-26-2003, 04:12 PM

I know I'm in the minority, but the bbs look good on your car. Fuch are great (and common), but what's wrong with being different? Be unique!
Traditionalist don't hate me. Just my opinion.

stone43 · 06-26-2003, 04:14 PM

Oh, make sure they mount the wheel weights on the inside this time (where you cannot see them).

rcm · 06-26-2003, 04:15 PM

fuchs

reesestewww · reesestewww's Garage

im diggin those BBS's

Paco Anton · Paco Anton's Garage

I like the BBSs. If I weren't thosands of miles away I'd try to convince you to go with the Fuchs and sell the BBSs to me

Randy Webb · 06-26-2003, 04:56 PM

Important question: Which set is lighter?

And which is easier to clean?

Halm · 06-26-2003, 05:31 PM

Easiest question all day: Fuchs.

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

I like the BBS on your car - but the set I had (non P-car) were the absolute bugger to keep clean. Tha would be motivation enough for me.

North Coast Cab · North Coast Cab's Garage

Been there, done that. Loved the BBS wheels until I got the fuchs. See for yourself.

And I would keep the BBS wheels. I sold mine for about $500 and now I'd love to have them for a set of autocross, DE wheels.

JG

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

Those look like the BBS wheels I sold 2 years ago. I sold them to put Fuchs back on. I like 'em, but nothing looks better than fuchs on that body style. I should have kept the BBS for the track, as they are very durable. By the way, is your car set a little high?

regards and have fun,