$3,050.00
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The BBS RI-D is a lightweight forged wheel made from aerospace-grade Duralumin, offering high rigidity with minimal mass. Its grain-aligned construction improves steering and braking response, while the motorsport-driven spoke design supports brake airflow and structural efficiency, finished in diamond silver for a clean, technical look.
(sold as a single wheel)
The BBS RI-D is a forged monoblock wheel made from aerospace-grade Duralumin, an alloy chosen for its high tensile strength and low weight. The forging process compacts and aligns the material’s grain structure, allowing the wheel to remain rigid under heavy load while keeping unsprung mass to a minimum, which translates to sharper response in steering, braking, and acceleration. The spoke design follows motorsport function, shaped for structural efficiency and brake airflow, and the diamond silver finish gives it a clean, technical appearance without unnecessary detail. It’s built with tight tolerances and long-term durability in mind for drivers who prioritize feedback and consistency.
BBS forged wheels start as billets of high-grade 6000-series aluminum or advanced magnesium alloy and are shaped using a proprietary multi-stage die-forging process that exerts up to 18 million pounds of pressure. Each stage is meticulously controlled to ensure outstanding quality and consistency. Designed for lightweight performance and durability, BBS wheels optimize the stiffness-to-weight ratio while maintaining the brand’s renowned standards of safety and long-term reliability.
BBS was founded in 1970 by Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand in Schiltach, Germany. The company was established by amateur racers seeking performance gains on the track. Initially, BBS developed fiberglass body panels to reduce weight before shifting focus to decreasing unsprung weight with the introduction of an innovative three-piece racing wheel. This breakthrough positioned BBS as a key player in motorsports, attracting the attention of factory racing programs, including BMW. As the company expanded, road wheels were added to the lineup, and in 1983, BBS launched the original three-piece RS design, a wheel that remains an industry icon. Performance and technology have always been at the core of BBS, with the company’s motto, “Technology Through Motorsports,” continuing to drive innovation. Today, BBS has a global presence, designing, testing, and manufacturing its own products and technologies while maintaining its deep roots in motorsports engineering.
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