How can you tell if the OEM 359m rims are real instead of replicas?

VamosBimmertech · 06-13-2012, 01:49 AM

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ChrisK · 06-13-2012, 08:46 AM

Here are some pictures you may be able to use for comparison.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=697314

This is a genuine BMW 359M wheel.

VamosBimmertech · 06-13-2012, 11:18 AM

thank you!!!

Nine · 06-13-2012, 01:29 PM

It's got to be very difficult, especially if the wheel is a little dirty. I think the biggest give away is the finish. Especially with the GTS wheels.

tibra1 · 06-13-2012, 01:33 PM

On the back of the wheel (where it mounts to the hub) ..its stamped BMW..just have someone take a close up pic and you're good

Nine · 06-13-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

On the back of the wheel (where it mounts to the hub) ..its stamped BMW..just have someone take a close up pic and you're good

Right, but nobody ever looks back there, sure if you are buying, but if you are parking lot pimping...it would take a trained eye.

tibra1 · 06-13-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

Right, but nobody ever looks back there, sure if you are buying, but if you are parking lot pimping...it would take a trained eye.

Agree if you know the ZCP wheels you can spot a replica in a heart beat..this is just the sure fire method

mdosu · 06-13-2012, 08:11 PM

OP are you buying from someone on this forum? If so, just ask them... I think most of us here are pretty reputable, though no way to know 100% it's not a scam. Ebay, Craigslist - now that's a different story...

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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	It's got to be very difficult, especially if the wheel is a little dirty. I think the biggest give away is the finish. Especially with the GTS wheels.
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