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Old 09-23-2003, 09:07 PM
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Are these BBS wheels?

My 1985 300D has aftermarket wheels on it. I have been told by a number of people that they are "BBS" wheels even though the center caps say "ACT" on them. I have seen BBS wheels and they have "BBS" on the caps. The caps attach to the wheels by using a special tool that screws-unscrews a bolt that goes through the cap and into the wheel.
Are these BBS wheels?

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Old 09-23-2003, 09:56 PM
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Pull a wheel and check the markings on the back.

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Old 09-23-2003, 10:30 PM
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Pull a wheel and check the markings on the back.

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87 300SDL
83 300SD
What sort of markings am I looking for? I'm sure that there will be a lot of brake dust to clean off in order to find anything.
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Old 09-23-2003, 11:12 PM
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I actually think ACT wheels are manufactured by Ronal, whom offered a small line of after market mercedes wheels in the late 70's and early 80's. They still manufacture a wheel similar to yours but come in 17" diameter. You wouldnt want to sell yours would you!? Theyre beautiful!
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Old 09-24-2003, 10:13 AM
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it's a BBS replica made by Ronal ... it's easier to copy a design than create your own
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Old 09-24-2003, 11:29 AM
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Thanks everyone for helping me solve this mystery about my wheels. I was able to do some more research on these wheels and I was able to find plenty.

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