The new label logo of the premium wheel manufacturer BBS promises endless possibilities, which is also visually reminiscent of the mathematical infinity sign. For the Audi A3 (8Y), which is available as a Sportback and sedan, the wheel manufacturer from the Black Forest, which belongs to the KW automotive group, has the diversely customizable BBS CI-R "Unlimited" wheel in a 20-inch version with ABE and parts certificate in its range. The bike is expected to be available from September 2022, prices will be announced later.
BBS CI-R Audi A3
- "BBS Unlimited" provides new opportunities in the aftermarket business
- Perfect fitment for every brand and every vehicle
- Investing in BBS wheels is more worthwhile than ever
Perfect fit for every vehicle: As part of "BBS Unlimited", the basic CI-R wheel, manufactured using the flow-forming process, with a bolt circle of 5×117,5 is connected to BBS hub adapters, vehicle-specific centering rings and innovative fastening material. As a result, BBS achieves a maximum variety of applications and flexibility and can in future cover almost all brands and models represented on the market, for example Audi's compact model A3 (8Y). With the help of so-called hub adapters in widths of 14 to 50 millimeters, the selected basic wheel can be adapted to the bolt circle of the desired vehicle. At the same time, the offset of the basic wheel can be precisely changed at any time. The hub adapters are made from a high-quality aluminum alloy that is then anodized and are extremely corrosion-resistant.
various color options available
On the Audi A3 (8Y) shown, BBS CI-R Unlimited are installed in the elegant bronze satin matt color, in the front in the dimension 9,0 x 20 inches ET 59 with 14 millimeter rim adapter, in the rear in the dimension 9,5 x 20 inches ET 65 18 millimeter rim adapter. Would you like a different color? There is a choice of different color options for the basic wheel, the collision protection, the hub caps and the valve cap. The basic CI-R wheels are available in satin black, satin bronze, satin racing gold, glossy diamond black, satin white gold, satin indigo blue, polished ceramic and platinum silver. Can it be a bit bigger? Various 21-inch variants of the BBS CI-R Unlimited are in preparation. With "BBS Unlimited" it is worth investing in new bikes. If a vehicle is to be changed, the selected wheel can be fitted to the new vehicle with just a few adjustments.
BBS CI-R unlimited – figures, data, facts
- Dimensions: 8,0 x 19 to 11,5 x 19 inches, 8,0 x 20 to 11,5 x 20 inches, in preparation: 8,5 x 21 to 12 x 21 inches
- Bolt circles: BBS unlimited bolt circle 5 x 117,5 and hub adapter depending on the application from 5 x 100 to 5 x 130 with a thickness of 14 to 50 millimeters
- Finishes: Standard: Platinum Silver Satin, Black Satin; Special colors: Racing Gold Satin, Diamond Black, Bronze Satin, White Gold Satin, Indigo Blue Satin, Polished ceramic
- Design: one-piece, low-pressure casting, flow forming, heat treatment, weight optimization, different concavities, exchangeable BBS collision protection
- Applications and reports: Parts report & ABE for Audi A3 8Y and other models
- Price: on request
- Warranty: 5 years
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