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I have recently had my Detroit Alloys refurbished by a local company in the North East, a very good job was done. However since the refurb, one of the tyres is losing air through the valve very slowly over a period of 5-7 days. Does anyone know where it is possible to purchase these BBS valves? The refurb company said Jaguar can supply them, however when I checked my local Spares Department they were less than helpful. Any assistance would be appreciated.

They are shown in this link at £14 each. Worth a try.

http://www.bbsalloywheels.co.uk/spare-parts.aspx

Mike

Many thanks for the link, will give them a try and see if this cures the problem
Steve

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost for refurbishing your alloys? I've also got the Detroits and need a refurb. One was done recently after I was clipped in an accident. It was covered by the 3rd party's insurance. I was so impressed with the standard of work I asked how much it'd be for the other 3... £145 plus VAT per wheel!

Wooooooooowwwwwwww! I guess it'll have to wait!

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost for refurbishing your alloys? I've also got the Detroits and need a refurb. One was done recently after I was clipped in an accident. It was covered by the 3rd party's insurance. I was so impressed with the standard of work I asked how much it'd be for the other 3... £145 plus VAT per wheel!

Wooooooooowwwwwwww! I guess it'll have to wait!

£145 plus VAT per wheel!

Hi ,
If thats for a full and proper refurbishment it's a very reasonable price , the stainless steel trims are normally about £200 without fitting ,

Nik

If you don't mind sharing which company in the North East did you use? My Sepangs maight just need some work..

Hi John ,
I'd highly recommend Steve Weightman , he has always done a very through job using the genuine BBS paint that's hard to come by ,

Give him a ring on 07830 135136 and tell him Nik Antcliffe recommended you ,

All the very best ,

Nik

Thanks Nik

Just had a very illuminating chat with Steve! And joined the XK8 club...

All the best

Thanks Nik

Just had a very illuminating chat with Steve! And joined the XK8 club...

All the best

Hi John ,

Steve is supposed to be educating people on Jaguar/BBS wheels

Not luring people over to the dark side ,

what I find amazing is that BBS don't prepare and paint their wheels to a good standard ....... unless you clean them every time you use the car they can look quite shabby after a short length of time , mine are fine at the moment but I treat them like babies but I've seen newer BBS wheels that are showing signs of corrosion after a year or two of use

Steve uses a different and more complex painting procedure to help ensure that his wheels will stand the test of time

All the very best ,

Nik

Hi I had the same problem with the wheels on my XKR (2004) , Jaguar have de-listed these valves but I find that Terry at Swallows can obtain them, his phone number is 01934 751395 hope this helps. Alf 81822