16×7″ and 16×8″ BBS RS Wheels for BMW

A staggered 16×7″ and 16×8″ BBS RS setup is the definitive “OEM+” look for the golden era of BMWs. Specifically, the BBS RS005 (front) and RS006 (rear) were engineered as a direct factory-spec upgrade for the 5-lug chassis of the 1980s.

Listing Details

Set of Four 16″ Wheels for BMW
Produced by BBS in Germany
Three-Piece Alloy Construction
2x Part #RS005
2x Part #RS006
7″ Wide Fronts w/11mm Offset
8″ Wide Rears w/24mm Offset

1. Technical Specifications (The RS005/006 Duo)

This specific staggered pair was designed to bolt directly onto BMW’s 5×120 hubs with the correct center bore ( $72.56$ mm).

Front (RS005): $16\times7"$ ET11
Rear (RS006): $16\times8"$ ET24
Construction: 3-piece forged aluminum (Center, Inner Barrel, Outer Lip).
Lips: Factory RS005s usually come with a $1.5"$ outer lip; the RS006 typically uses a similar $1.5"$ lip but a wider $6.0"$ inner barrel to achieve the $8"$ width.

2. Fitment Guide

This staggered set is the “holy grail” for the following chassis:

E28 (5-Series) & E24 (6-Series): This is the native fitment. The $8"$ rear fills the arches perfectly, and the ET11 front gives that classic “wide-track” look without requiring spacers.
E30 M3: This is one of the most popular period-correct upgrades for the M3. The $16"$ diameter allows for a meatier tire sidewall ( $225/45\text{R}16$ or $205/50\text{R}16$ ) which preserves the E30’s legendary handling balance.
E9 Coupe (3.0 CSi): While the E9 originally came on $14"$ wheels, the RS005/006 is the standard “restomod” choice. Note that the $8"$ rear can be a tight fit on some lowered E9s without a slight fender roll.

3. Verification & Customization

If you are buying a used set in 2026, check for the following:

“Fill and Drill”: Be wary of $4\times100$ sets that have been redrilled to $5\times120$ (or vice versa). Original BMW-spec centers should have the bolt pattern and “BBS GERMANY” cast clearly around the hub.
Upsizing: Many enthusiasts now use “step lips” to convert these 16″ centers into 17″ or 18″ wheels. While this looks aggressive, it changes the geometry and is often frowned upon by “purist” collectors.
The Waffle & Hex: Ensure the set includes the “waffle” plates and the large center hex nuts ( $09.24.011$ ). A missing set of original center caps can cost you $600–$800 to replace.

4. 2026 Market Value

The value of BBS RS wheels continues to climb as they become scarcer in original, non-remanufactured condition.

Unrestored/Original Set: $2,200 – $2,800$
Professionally Refurbished: $3,500 – $4,500$
Bring a Trailer (Recent Peak): A pristine set of RS005/006 sold in February 2026 for $2,988, though sets in the US often command more due to shipping costs from Europe or Japan.