Can you identify these VW wheels?

[gran racing]

I currently have 5 of these 6" x 13" BBS wheels and have been told they come from a VW. I'm not sure if they were standard or an option. In the future I'd like to pick up some more of these (3 or 4). Here is what is on them:

BBS
6Jx13H2
191ET 33
KBA40599

Any ideas? The wheels are not a 4 or 5 spoke. They have a somewhat mesh design. If a picture would help to more easily identify them, I'll try to post one.

Thanks!!

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Dave Gran
NER ITB #13
'87 Honda Prelude si

[dave parker]

Dave
Can you please post a picture of the wheels?
If you have a VW part number on them that would be helpful also in identifying them.

The picture would be the best though.

cheers
dave parker
wdcr ITC#97

[Bill Miller]

Dave,

I have some very similar wheels, except they're KBA 40588. Other than that, they have the same markings. Two are all silver, and two have a gold center w/ a silver lip. I don't believe they're OEM VW, becaue they would have some kind of VW logo on them if they were.

I don't think they were OEM on any particular car, but probably offered as aftermarket wheels for FWD cars, back in the day.

I have similar wheels, but they're ET13, and was told they were for a BMW fitment. I believe from the early 320i's.

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MARRS #25 ITB Rabbit GTI (sold) | MARRS #25 HProd Rabbit
SCCA 279608

[gran racing]

I tried to post a picture but couldn't figure it out. I added a pic to my car domain site but it does not allow me to obtain the address that it is stored. Or at least I do not know how to obtain it.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/629380/5

Thanks for the help guys.

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Dave Gran
NER ITB #13
'87 Honda Prelude si

[Joe Camilleri]

Dave,

Are they like the gold wheels on the Krispy Kreme Scirocco that's on the directory page of the discussion area?

I have 8 of them, they're pretty popular ITC and HP wheels for VWs. I got a set off of ebay, they do come up every now and then. I think that someone said that they were used on Scirocco/Rabbit Cup cars.

joe

[racer_tim]

Joe, actually the Ronal 20 something spoke wheel was the spec wheel for the Rabbit cup. I have had 2 sets of these from an actual competitor. I still have 1 set. They are only 13x5.5 though



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Tim Linerud
San Francisco Region SCCA
#95 GP Wabbit
http://linerud.myvnc.com/racing/index.html

[Knestis]

I think I had all-silver versions of those on my 1981 Audi 5+5, and I THINK that they were OE on that car. Mine were 13's and someone gave me a fifth that turned out to be a 14.

K

[Bill Miller]

Dave,

Those are the wheels I have. As I said, I don't know if they were OEM for anything, but they've been around for a while. As I said, I've got a set of them in ET13, but I can't run them on the Prod car, as they make the track too wide. I'd be willing to trade them for a set of the ET33 wheels if you're interested.

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SCCA 279608

[therooster]

I think those are aftermarket. I have a set of 14's that look identical that have been passed down from a friend. His were orig. bought in the late '80's from Tire Rack as I recall for for a 'rocco street car.

Christopher

[madrabbit15]

I have 3 of these BBS wheels with the 33mm offset, only problem is I have these and some MSW 13x6 too, if I could get some more MSWs I would trade so I would have all the same, I would love to have all the BBS, but I only have 3 BBS and 5 MSW. If any one has some to trade let me know. Dave, if someone has some of the MSWs I will be more than happy to sell you my BBS.

Derek Ketchie

[gran racing]

Do you know what the ET13 or ET33 stands for?

My goal will be to get 8 of these in total (have 5) so I can properly heat cycle my tires. It will be tough with one set and limited track time.

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Dave Gran
NER ITB #13
'87 Honda Prelude si

[Greg Amy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Do you know what the ET13 or ET33 stands for?</font>

The wheel's backset from the center, in millimeters. It's an abbreviation of the German word 'Einpresstiefe' which literally translates as 'insertion depth'.

The smaller the ET number, the wider the track of the car. Most V-dubs came with ET33, 35 or something very close.

[This message has been edited by GregAmy (edited January 10, 2005).]

[Spiro13]

Derek

I have 3 13X6 MSW wheels for my Rabbit. What are you looking to do? Trade the BBS for the MSW to make 8 MSW or some combination.

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Tony
ITC #0

[Harvey]

Originally posted by madrabbit15:
I have 3 of these BBS wheels with the 33mm offset, only problem is I have these and some MSW 13x6 too, if I could get some more MSWs I would trade so I would have all the same, I would love to have all the BBS, but I only have 3 BBS and 5 MSW. If any one has some to trade let me know. Dave, if someone has some of the MSWs I will be more than happy to sell you my BBS.

Derek Ketchie

Derek:

I have a set of the BBS wheels if you are interested. I will have to look but I think they are 14X6 and are Gold centers.

Les



[This message has been edited by Harvey (edited January 12, 2005).]

[madrabbit15]

Tony,

That is exactly what I am trying to do, what color are your 13in MSWs? Would you be willing to trade, or should I say what would you take to be willing to part with them?

Les,

I appreciate it, I think we are trying to move to 13in, but I might interested in those 14s if we stay with that size. I appreciate it.

Thanks

Derek

[Bill Miller]

Derek,

I'm not trying to cut Tony out of a deal, but I may be getting a set of 4 of those 13x6 ET33 MSW wheels. The BBS copies w/ the gold centers and silver lips. I'd like to go w/ all BBS wheels, and would be interested in some type of trade, if you don't trade w/ Tony.

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MARRS #25 ITB Rabbit GTI (sold) | MARRS #25 HProd Rabbit
SCCA 279608

[madrabbit15]

tony, bill,

shoot me some emails I would like to trade, buy, sell or whatever pretty soon before the season starts,

Derek

[Bill Miller]

Derek,

Let me solidify the deal on the MSW's and we'll take it from there.

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MARRS #25 ITB Rabbit GTI (sold) | MARRS #25 HProd Rabbit
SCCA 279608

[Spiro13]

Derek

They are Silver Basket Weave. I believe they are Type 23.I will trade them as my full set are Borbet and I use the MSW for spares.



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Tony
ITC #0

[madrabbit15]

If anyone wants to trade me some MSWs for 3 BBS wheels email me please...

[email protected]

Thanks

Derek

[madrabbit15]

I would like to trade or buy from one of you, will you please email me or post your email address.

Thanks
Derek
[email protected]

[Bill Miller]

Derek,

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get back in contact w/ the guy that had the set. Sorry.

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MARRS #25 ITB Rabbit GTI (sold) | MARRS #25 HProd Rabbit
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