The 12+ Best German Wheel Brands In 2024
If you are looking to buy new wheels for your German car, chances are you want to stick to German wheel brands.
German parts are known for their high precision and production quality, and that is no exception when it comes to German wheel manufacturers.
German wheel brands are some of the best wheel brands in the world, both for tuning and for motorsport.
In this guide, I’m going to give you the 12 best German wheel brands on the market today.
The Best German Rim Brands
AEZ
AEZ has been around since the early 2000s and produce some very high quality wheels.
All their wheels are tested and certified by both the TUV in Austria and Germany. They are subject to tests including stress testing for 200,000 load cycles, impact tests including curb collision simulations and even a 300 salt spray test to ensure the finish will withstand the harshest environment.
They make a wide range of cast alloy wheels as well as a forged series which range from 17” to 22” and feature a wide range of mostly modern designs.
If you are looking for classy wheels for your late model German car, AEZ produce a number of great options that will last the test of time.
ATS
Founded in the late 1960s, ATS have been producing high performance and tuner wheels for over 5 decades.
ATS has always been heavily involved in motorsport an even had their own Formula 1 team between 1977-1984.
They have made numerous classic wheel designs such as the ATS Cups and ATS Classics were are a hit with car enthusiasts at the time and still very popular today.
ATS’s wheels range from lower priced tuning wheels to high performance wheels designed for motorsport, so no matter what your budget or requirements, ATS will have a high quality wheel option for you.
Azev
Best known for their Type A wheel (pictured above), AZEV have been around for decades and are particularly popular with BMW E30s and older Volkswagen Golfs.
Azev are still around today and produce a number of wheel designs made primarily for tuning and street cars.
Most of their wheels are available in a range of bolt patterns and offsets, so if you are after a specific fitmet, AZEV wheels can be a good option.
BBS
One of the best known wheel companies on the planet, BBS needs to introduction.
Founded in 1970, BBS has been produced some of the highest quality and best performing wheels on the planet for 5 decades now. They are the pioneers of the 3 piece wheel and have made many technological advancements when it comes to wheel production.
Their wheels are incredibly popular with all corners of the car enthusiast world and were supplied as OEM wheels on many American, European and Japanese cars.
BBS also have an incredibly long history with motorsport, having been suppliers of wheels to Formula 1, DTM, NASCAR, Indycar, 24 Hours of LeMans and many more racing series. They are still the main supplier of wheels to both Indycar and Formula 1.
If you are looking for high quality, lightweight performance wheels with a classic design that is instantly recognizable, BBS wheels are your best choice.
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Borbet
Founded in 1962, Borbet is another wheel company that has been around for decades and is very popular with both the car tuning scene as well as supplying OEM wheels.
They make a number of classic wheel designs (such as the Type A) which are extremely popular with classic German cars such as BMW E30s, as well as a large number of modern designs in bigger sizes for modern cars.
They are well known for being high quality wheels with resilient finishes that can withstand years even in harsh weather.
Borbet have 5 manufacturing facilities in Germany as well as one in Austria and one in South Africa, allowing them to produce over 14 million wheels each year.
They are also an OEM supplier of wheels to many car manufacturers worldwide from Toyota to Rolls Royce.
If you are looking for quality German wheels for your car, you can’t go wrong with a set of Borbets.
Hamann
Hamann is a high-end wheel manufacturer that produces top of the line wheels for some of the world’s most luxurious and highest performance cars including Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW.
Along with wheels, Hamann also makes a number of other tuning parts with a heavy focus on quality and refinement.
They have been around since 1986 offering some of the most exclusive and highest quality wheels and parts on the market.
If you are after top of the line wheels and luxury performance, Hamann is the way to go.
Oettinger
Specializing in VAG vehicles such as Volkswagen and Audi, Oettinger have been making aftermarket parts for over 70 years.
Focusing on performance, Oettinger make a range of parts from wheels to body kits and engine upgrades.
Their wheels are designed to be incredibly light, with some models weighing as little as 8kg despite being a 19” wheel.
If you have a VAG vehicle and you are looking for performance, Oettinger wheels are a great choice that have proven themselves over many decades.
Projektzwo
A lesser known brand, Projektzwo made a number of aftermarket tuning parts for VW and Audi.
Most of their parts including the wheels are now rather rare and hard to find, but that can also add to the appeal if you like the idea of having parts that no one else can get their hands on.
While it doesn’t appear that Projektzwo are still producing new parts, if you can get your hands on some in the second hand market you’ll be sure to have wheels that no one else has!
RH
RH is another German wheel brand that made a wide range of classic wheel designs including mesh and Porsche style wheels.
Unfortunately, there is little to be found about the company, but you can still find some of their wheels for sale which include monoblock and multi-piece designs.
If you are after a set of classic German wheels and you are able to get your hands of a set of RH’s, they are pretty rare now and a good buy.
Ronal
Ronal is one of the biggest wheel manufacturers in the world, making a wide range of OEM and aftermarket wheels for many different vehicles.
Founded in 1969, have been making a wide range of unique wheel designs such as the Teddys (pictured above) as well as many performance wheels also sold under the Speedline brand.
Many of their wheels including the Ronal Turbos are classics among German car enthusiasts for cars like the Mk1 and Mk2 Golf, and are also used regularly in motorsport.
There is no doubt that Ronal produces some of the best wheels on the planet, making them a good choice for both street and performance cars.
Schmidt
Founded in 1985, Schmidt has been around for almost 4 decades producing some of the most popular and highest quality tuning wheels especially among German car enthusiasts.
Wheels like their TH Lines (pictured above) are classics and regularly seen on BMW E30s, Mk1 Golfs and more at car shows both in Europe and America.
They have a wide range of monoblock and multi-piece wheels with a good selection of classic wheel designs featuring a deep dish look and old-school face designs.
With many of their original wheels still around, Schmidt have proven to make very high quality wheels that last the test of time, are an a great option for classics as well as modern cars, particularly if you are after the old school wheel look.
Are German Wheels Expensive?
Not necessarily. While some German wheels can be expensive (for example some BBS wheels can cost $6000+ for a set of four), others are not more expensive than any other wheels and can be bought for around $250 per wheel.
It really depends on the wheel itself and who made it, as there definitely are cheaper and more expensive German wheel options around.
Are German Wheels High Quality?
German wheels are usually high quality. Like all wheels, it really depends on the manufacturer, but generally speaking pretty much all of the well known German alloy wheel brands make high quality rims using the latest technology and manufacturing methods.
Are German Wheels Worth It?
It really depends on what your needs are. But generally speaking, yes, German wheels are worth it.
If you are after top of the line wheels, brands like BBS and Hamann will provide you with the quality and refinement you are looking for.
If you are on a tighter budget, brands like AZEV and Konig are fantastic options that can be had for not much over $1000 yet are still good quality wheels.
Basically, you can’t go wrong buying German wheels, as they are going to be decent quality and will also get respect and attention at car shows.
Cars owned: Mk2 Golf with 1.8T swap, BMW E28 with M30B35 swap, BMW E36 328I Mtech, BMW 750IL, Nissan 300ZX, Honda Civic EF
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Hi, König is not a German brand. Previously an American brand, now a Singapore company YTI owned it.
Yes, you are correct Wilhelm, that was a mistake. The post has been updated.