KBA number rims: How to find the right rims for your vehicle
The KBA number for rims clarifies whether the respective rim is approved for your car. And this is important information in today's selection of car rims. The vehicle registration document contains a certain number of rims that you are allowed to fit, but by no means all of them. In addition, not every rim automatically comes with a KBA number. As a consequence, the topic raises a number of questions, which our spare parts professionals at Motointegrator clarify in this blog post. For example, how to find the KBA number on a rim, what it says, what advantages rims with this marking have and what the difference between the KBA and the ABE number is.
KBA number rim: What you should know about the marking
The abbreviation KBA stands for "Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt-Nummer". The idea behind it is simple. On the one hand, the KBA number confirms that the rim meets the legal requirements and is therefore approved by the Federal Motor Transport Authority for German road traffic. Important: The KBA number is not only assigned to rims, but also to other car parts. Here, the registration of the respective manufacturer serves as proof that the spare part meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Transport Authority. Even your car has its own KBA number, but it is purely used to identify the vehicle. You can find more information on this in our blog.
The number is made up of various letters and numbers. They are cast into the rims or noted on a sticker. The first four digits are always the same and look like this: KBA-4XXXX. If a rim is not intended for sale in Germany, it usually does not have the KBA marking. This also applies to the original rims of your vehicle, as they are provided with a part number from the factory and meet the legal and safety-relevant requirements for German road traffic. The KBA number can be found either on the back or inside of the rim.
The difference between ABE and KBA numbers for rims
The KBA number for rims and other car parts confirms that the respective spare part is approved for German road traffic and thus meets all legal requirements.
In contrast, the ABE number is the "General Operating Permit" and is also issued by the Federal Motor Transport Authority. This marking confirms that the respective spare part may be installed in the car without the need for testing – for example by the TÜV.
The advantages of a rim with a KBA number
The rim with KBA marking has various advantages:
- It makes the approval process much easier. Since the rim with KBA marking has already been approved by the approval authorities, the complete approval procedure is omitted. This saves time and money.
- Security in two senses. With a rim with a KBA number, you are not only on the safe side in terms of quality and driving safety, but also from a legal point of view. You know that the rim complies with the legal requirements.
- Rims with KBA numbers are easy to identify. This makes it much easier for you to find out whether the rim is approved for your car or whether it fits the technical specifications of your vehicle.
Order rims with KBA number online at low prices
In our award-winning online shop for car parts – Motointegrator – you can buy high-end car rims with KBA numbers online for little money. Using our user-friendly search function, you can find the right rims for your car with just a few clicks.
FAQs about KBA number on rims
What does the KBA number on rims mean?
It states that the rim is approved by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and may be mounted without additional testing.
Do original rims have a KBA number?
Usually not, as original rims already have a specific car part number from the manufacturer. Rims with a KBA number are usually aftermarket rims.
Where is the KBA number of the rim?
The KBA number can be found either on the inside or back of the rim and looks like this: KBA-4xxxx. The number is either stamped or can be found on a sticker.
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