anyone sure what year Nissan or Infiniti this OEM BBS wheel is from ?

[StuartG]

The lip is polished, rest of wheel painted silver.The only markings are around the bolt holes.

These are in raised letters ....BBSNissan.15 x 6 1/2 JJ ET45

GERMANY GESCHMIEDET VIA JILCG15 99

2 numbers - looks like they may have been stamped in with a metal punch

5X04 5Y18

thanks for any help here

[PBfrEAk]

Well as far as I know the Q45 came with wheels very similar to those.

So I'd say its a safe bet to say that is what they are off of.

I don't know for sure though...but a good guess says yes.

[AcMav]

Im not sure if they came on the Q45 too, but those were definately from the I30t, not sure if they were an option or a standard (I have different ones that came with mine, sportier look), but I've seen them on numerous touring models of the I30. There's a piece missing that goes in the middle of that rim.

[StuartG]

thanks for helping. I had no clue before.

I guess they are a rarer wheel that never sold well. They are in new condition, probably not used much

What are these worth ? $300 ?Cant wait to see them on my car Of course the snow has to melt first

[MinisterofDOOM]

Q45t or I30t.I have an OEM set for my Q I'm using for winter wheels. (I'd run them all year long if they were 17''s.)

If they're in really good shape, they might be worth $200. $300's a little steep, though.

Still, they're nice wheels. Very light, very strong, and they look great.

They're not hugely rare, but were only available on certain years of certain trims of Q and I.

[AcMav]

Yeah I wasn't a fan, were they an option at the time of purchase? I don't remember whether or not they were the stock or aftermarket, I just remember not liking them as much.

[MinisterofDOOM]

They were stock on touring models from the dealer at time of purchase. They even have a Nissan logo in the center next to the BBS logo.

[KineKilla]

I have the exact same rim on my '97 I30t...

[AcMav]

I find it kinda weird the optional rims were just nissan rims, not BBS rims, seems kind of backwards to me. I have the 5 spoke design on my winter tires on my I30t. These rims always have seemed classy to me.

[Torgus]

good rims. great for winter tires(assuming they will clear your brakes...)

[StuartG]

Thanks everyone !

to MinisterofDoom and Kinekilla ... I tried bringing this wheel to an Infinity dealer, to order the centercaps .... and they couldn't help me without the part numbers

My wheels are 15 inches ... if yours are too do you know the part number(s) of the centercaps ? I think they are 3 piece units - with 3 different numbers ? I would really appreciate it.

Having part numbers will help searching CL and ebay.

Thanks

[KineKilla]

Seems to me that the dealership would be able to tell you the part # better than anyone else. They should have been able to look it up fairly easily.

I can't help much, I don't know any of the part #'s either, I just know they are from a 1997 Infiniti I30t...

Look here: http://www.infinitipartsonline...gid=0

It is item #10 that you are after.

[StuartG]

I gave up looking for BBS center caps, but found a black plastic cap that fits great. But something more serious has come up so I ask your assistance again ...

I bought 20 wheel bolts from Nissan yeaterday. On close inspection, the bolts they sold me do not "seat" inside the wheels' concave bolt holes 100% perfectly. The whole surface of the tip of the bolts does not contact the inside surface of the wheel's hole .... the bolts end look a bit too pointy. I am worried they won't stay tight and hold the wheels on.

Do these older BBS wheels require a specific and unique BBS made wheels bolt ?

Thanks again everyone

Modified by StuartG at 9:36 AM 3/7/2009
Modified by StuartG at 7:01 PM 3/7/2009

[KineKilla]

I have no clue...sorry

[StuartG]

I have no clue...sorry

thanks anyway.

MinisterofDOOM ... any chance you know about the bolts for these wheels ? Thanks

[MinisterofDOOM]

I'm just using regular Nissan lugs. No issues for me. (Aside from them barely clearing the center caps.) I do have the original lugs from these wheels (or what I believe to be the originals) and the pitch of the countersink matches that of the regular Nissan lugs I'm using.

I wouldn't be worried about them seating absolutely perfectly. The lugs need to secure the tire against the hub but the center hub does most of the load-bearing. As long as the lugs seat securely and are torqued correctly (about 80-85 ft-lb), I wouldn't be concerned.

[StuartG]

.... I wouldn't be worried about them seating absolutely perfectly .... as long as the lugs seat securely and are torqued correctly (about 80-85 ft-lb), I wouldn't be concerned.

Thanks for your input again.

Because the Nissan bolts they gave me are not the same shape ( not the way I am used to seeing ) I am worried they won't seat securely enough .... and may loosen over time because of this. I guess when I get the tires put on I will have them look at this, and maybe visit another Nissan/Infinity dealer.

[StuartG]

I changed my mind and want to sell these wheelsPrefer a local buyer to see, check and pick them up.

Wheels are in Toronto, Canada

5 x 114.3 bolt pattern 15 inch diameter x 6.5 wide 67 mm centerbore +45 mm offset

The wheels are in perfect condition in every way. There are no curb marks of scratches anywhere - 100% straight.

Included are 20 brand new chrome Nissan lugnuts that have never been used, that were purchased a week ago.

There are no tires - selling 4 wheels only.

Asking $550 picked up, but its best offer.

They are not on my car ( yet ), ready to go !Link to my Craigslist adhttp://toronto.en.craigslist.c....html

I can send bigger and better pictures by email !
Modified by StuartG at 10:57 PM 3/11/2009