Vehicle Fitment

• Universal fitment — compatible with any vehicle using a 5x112 bolt pattern, 18-inch wheel diameter, 8-inch width, and +45mm offset
• Common compatible platforms include Audi (A3, S3, A4, S4, A6, A8, TT, TTS, Q3 and other 5x112 models across B5 through current generation), Volkswagen (Golf MK5 through MK8, Golf R, GTI, Jetta, Passat, Arteon, Tiguan, Atlas, and other 5x112 models), Mercedes-Benz (selected 5x112 variants), BMW (selected 5x112 variants), and other European 5x112 performance and luxury platforms
• Hub bore is 82mm PFS — BBS Permanent Fitting System hub-centric centering rings and retaining clip are required and sold separately; rings must be matched to the specific hub bore of your vehicle
• Always verify brake caliper clearance, fender clearance, and suspension component clearance prior to installation
• Vehicles that have been lowered or otherwise modified must confirm adequate clearance before fitment

Fitment Notes

• This is a universal wheel defined by bolt pattern, diameter, width, and offset — it is not catalogued for a specific make, model, or year
• The ET45 offset on this 18x8 configuration is a neutral-to-mild offset for 5x112 European platforms, delivering a clean, OEM-compatible stance suited to a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen applications at standard ride height
• The BBS RF is a 1-piece die-forged aluminum wheel — it is architecturally distinct from the BBS LM (2-piece forged), BBS LM-R (2-piece forged with milled spokes), and BBS CH-R (flow-formed) — it has no exposed rivets, no separate rim barrel, and no assembly joints
• BBS PFS hub-centric centering rings are NOT included and must be purchased separately; they are required for proper hub centering and vibration-free performance; common 5x112 hub bores include 57.1mm (Audi/VW), 66.6mm (Mercedes-Benz/BMW) — confirm your vehicle's hub bore before ordering rings
• Lug hardware (bolts or nuts) is NOT included; most 5x112 European applications use ball-seat or taper-seat lug bolts — verify seat type and thread pitch for your specific vehicle before purchasing hardware
• Sold individually — a complete set of four requires a quantity of 4

Features

• BBS RF — a 1-piece die-forged aluminum wheel from BBS's Forged Line; the RF's single-piece construction eliminates the assembly joints and hardware of multi-piece wheels, delivering a structurally homogeneous wheel with consistent strength throughout
• 1-piece die-forged aluminum construction — forged from a single billet of 6,000-series or special 7,000-series Dura aerospace-grade aluminum under up to 18 million pounds of pressure, producing a fully dense, grain-structured wheel in a single unified body
• 5-spoke design — the RF's five slender cross-spokes proceed elegantly from the center hub to the rim, delivering a clean, understated, and agile aesthetic that reads as contemporary without the visual complexity of mesh or multi-spoke designs
• Diamond Black finish — a deep, gloss black paint applied to the entire wheel face and rim, giving the RF a dark, cohesive, and assertive appearance that pairs well with a wide range of body colors on European performance platforms
• Weight optimized through FEM (Finite Element Method) computer simulation at every stage of design to eliminate excess material while maintaining full structural integrity — the 1-piece construction allows FEM optimization across the entire wheel in a single continuous analysis
• 82mm PFS hub bore — compatible with BBS's Permanent Fitting System centering ring solution for hub-centric fitment across a wide range of 5x112 European vehicles
• Exposed lug design — the RF's lug holes are open rather than covered, allowing the lug hardware to be visible and accessible without a cover plate, consistent with BBS's performance wheel aesthetic
• Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Germany to BBS's complete quality and safety standards

Specifications

• Part Number: RF516DBK
• Model: BBS RF (RF516) — Forged Line 1-Piece
• Diameter: 18 inches
• Width: 8 inches
• Bolt Pattern: 5x112mm
• Offset: +45mm (ET45)
• Backspacing: 6.27 inches
• Hub Bore: 82mm PFS (Permanent Fitting System — centering rings and clip required, sold separately)
• Finish: Diamond Black
• Construction: 1-piece die-forged aluminum
• Spoke Style: 5-spoke
• Lug Type: Exposed lugs
• Weight: 29.0 lbs per wheel
• Origin: Manufactured in Germany
• Warranty: BBS manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Included Components

• 1x BBS RF 1-piece die-forged aluminum wheel — RF516DBK (sold individually; set of 4 requires quantity of 4)
• 1x BBS logo-emblazoned center cap
• Note: BBS PFS hub-centric centering rings (82mm bore, vehicle-specific inner diameter), retaining clips, and lug hardware are NOT included and must be purchased separately

Product Description

The BBS RF516DBK is an 18x8 RF series 1-piece die-forged aluminum wheel on a 5x112 bolt pattern with a +45mm offset, finished in Diamond Black. It represents a departure from the BBS LM and LM-R 2-piece forged wheels that make up the majority of this listing series — the RF is a single, unified body forged from aerospace-grade aluminum billet in a single die-forging operation, eliminating the separate rim barrel, exposed rivets, and center-to-rim assembly of multi-piece construction. The result is a wheel with fully homogeneous structural integrity from spoke to rim with no assembly joints, and a clean, uninterrupted visual profile. Where the BBS LM is defined by its deep stepped rim lip and 10-spoke cross-spoke mesh heritage, the RF is defined by restraint — five slender, elegant spokes radiating from a clean center hub to a modestly lipped rim, giving the wheel an agile and contemporary character well-suited to the understated performance aesthetic of Audi and Volkswagen 5x112 platforms.

The RF516DBK's 1-piece die-forged construction begins with a billet of 6,000-series or special 7,000-series Dura aerospace-grade aluminum, which is forged under up to 18 million pounds of pressure in a multi-stage die process. FEM computer simulation validates the complete wheel structure throughout the design process, optimizing every cross-section for the stiffness-to-weight ratio that BBS's motorsport engineering demands. At 29.0 lbs per wheel for an 18x8 forged wheel, the RF delivers the weight advantage that forging provides over cast alternatives in the same size. The Diamond Black finish — a deep, gloss black paint applied across the entire wheel — creates a dark, unified visual character that makes the five-spoke architecture clean and bold without the two-tone complexity of diamond cut or machined rim variants.

The RF516DBK uses an 82mm PFS hub bore, requiring BBS PFS centering rings and a retaining clip purchased separately and matched to the correct vehicle hub bore — common 5x112 hub bores include 57.1mm for Audi/VW platforms and 66.6mm for Mercedes-Benz; confirm your specific vehicle before ordering rings. Lug hardware is not included; most 5x112 European applications use ball-seat or taper-seat lug bolts — verify thread pitch and seat type before ordering. The ET45 offset on 18x8 is a neutral, broadly compatible fitment for 5x112 European platforms at standard ride height, making the RF516DBK one of the more accessible and daily-driver-appropriate configurations in this lineup. This wheel is sold individually — a complete set requires a quantity of four.