Need help to identify this model BBS

acme911 · acme911's Garage

Hi, First time post.
I just bought a '74 911 with a steel wide body. The BBS wheels on it are unusual. I've seen my share of BBS wheels (I'm 58). Tried to find similar pic on the web. Nothing.(Currently have '76 w/'82 3.0, Carrera Flares),

So let the pic's speak for themselves.

As you can see that it has unusual offset. 12"x 15", Front is similar.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Asking because I want to replace tires with PZeros 335/35/15 and 225/50/15 as the originals are P7's from back in the day.

Also car was from a private collection and stored since '96. It's in great shape, no rust. And the car was located only 60 miles away from my house.

Cheers, Andy

Arne2 · Arne2's Garage

Can't remember the model designation, but those are some older BBS Racing 3-piece wheels. No drop for tire mounting - the wheels must be disassembled to change the tires. As I recall, there is an aluminum plate with o-rings sandwiched between the rim halves. New o-rings may be difficult to find.

Hated these wheels when I worked in tires.

Chino · 07-08-2015, 12:06 AM

Bbs e51

acme911 · acme911's Garage

Thanks Guys

KTL · 07-08-2015, 07:19 AM

rgofast (Rod) here on the forums could give you some additional tips about these wheels. He restores BBS wheels.

Custom BBS Motorsport Wheels | Graff-Haus

Also, these wheels may be the type that use unique lug nuts?

Arne2 · Arne2's Garage

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Originally Posted by KTL

Also, these wheels may be the type that use unique lug nuts?

That is my recollection as well.

Rufian · 07-08-2015, 10:58 AM

Now, why you need to take apart the wheel in order to replace the tire??

Arne2 · Arne2's Garage

To change a tire on a normal wheel, you push one side of the tire bead down into a well (or "drop center" in the middle of the rim, which allows just enough room to stretch the bead over the rim edge.

These wheels are essentially flat in the middle, no drop or well. So you can't stretch the tire bead off the rim.

scraped79 · 01-15-2016, 03:02 PM

BBS E52 is the model. are they for sale?

acme911 · acme911's Garage

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Originally Posted by scraped79

BBS E52 is the model. are they for sale?

They were identified as E51's. I pulled them apart and had the centers powder coated satin black and then I polished the front halves. Replaced the gaskets and bolts. It took a while but I think it was worth it. Thanks for the interest.