BBS RS 111 & RS 112

Well, let’s talk about OEM Volvo wheels from back in the day. You know, those on the the 240, 740, 780, 960, 940 models – they weren’t exactly turning heads in the wheel department. It was like Volvo had a meeting and said, “Alright, folks, let’s make sure our wheels are as exciting as a folding laundry.“ 
I mean, maybe they threw us a bone with the 17” Polaris, built by ATS Germany, and its little sibling, the 16” Galaxy. But if you wanted to stand out, you had to take a detour through the land of aftermarket wheels.

Now, picture this: 3-piece BBS RS wheels. I’m talking love at first sight on any car – BMWs, Porsches from the ’80s, you name it. But hear this, what if I told you there were genuine BBS 3-piece RS wheels with RWD Volvo specs, ready to slide right onto your 140, 240, and 740 models? It’s like a dream come true, right? Well, hold on to your lug nuts, because they do exist! They go by the names RS 111 and RS 112.

But, and here’s the kick in the pants, folks – they are super rare. I mean, during ’86 to ’92, it’s like people were saying, “Nah, I don’t want my Volvo to look too cool. Let’s stick with the boring wheels, just to be safe.”
So, if you ever stumble upon a set of these bad boys, you betters treat ’em like the crown jewels of your Volvo collection. Because those RS 111 and RS 112 wheels are like the unicorns of the Volvo world – elusive, magical, and probably gonna cost you a pretty penny. But hey, who said standin’ out was gonna be cheap, right?

The Specs

BS RS 111 – 3 Piece Wheel	BBS RS 112 – 3 Piece Wheel
Size: 16″x7J ET11 Bolt Pattern: 5×108 Hubbore: 65.1 4x 36 M7 nuts 4x 36 M7x27 bolts   Barrel width: 5 Outer Lip width: 1,5 Production: From ’86 – ’92 Model: Volvo 740, 760	Size: 16″x7.5J ET17 Bolt Pattern: 5×108 Hubbore: 65.1 4x 36 M7 nuts 4x 36 M7x27 bolts  Barrel width: 5.5J Outer Lip width: 1.5J  Production: From ’86 – ’92 Model: Volvo 740, 760

So, where do you even begin this treasure hunt?

Well, you can start by keeping an eye out on places like Craigslist, where occasionally, someone really dumb might just decide to part ways with these beauties. And don’t forget about the Turbobricks forum classifieds – you might stumble upon a listing there.
But here’s a little secret sauce for you: Instagram. Yeah, that’s right, Instagram isn’t just for duckface selfies and food pics anymore. People are actually selling stuff there, and wheels are no exception. Try throwing in a hashtag like #bbsrs111, and who knows, you might strike gold.

But your best shot is to head over to the German version of eBay, known as Klein Anzeigen. After all, BBS is as German as Bratwurst and beer. A lot of BBS goodies tend to hang out in their home turf. Now, when it comes to prices, get ready for a rollercoaster ride. You could pay anywhere from €1.300 for wheels that need serious TLC to a whopping €4.000 for a set that’s so pristine, you’d think they were crafted by the wheel gods themselves.

And if you’re done with all that web scouring, here’s a little pro tip – set up some search notifications on eBay. Then, you play the waiting game.