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Originally Posted by TUNEDM3
The wheels that are on the GT4 are not the wheels that come with the car. They look to be BBS Magnesiums-RE. Very rare wheels. The wheels that are on the official BMW press release car are indeed BBS CH, but prob in a special offset and sizing.
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Good eye, but I must make a slight correction...
The 'CSL like' wheel in the linked photos are indeed RE mag wheels.
But it's important to note that BBS builds two different RE Magnesium wheels:
BBS MOTORSPORT (race wheel division) builds a version called the Forged Magnesium RE monobloc. It's a no-frills, very lightweight racing wheel. The wheel finish is not even clear coated. (silver paint base coat)
These are 7-spoke racing wheels that are recommended for
track use only, and the only wheel diameter available is 18". The offsets can be custom built to order, but they cost a mint. (approx. $2300-$3000 per wheel) It all depends on the application, and the number of wheels ordered. There are a few 'standard' wheel fitments available, but you will have to pay the high end of the scale for a single set.
The BBS RE Magnesium
street wheel has 10-spokes (slightly different design), and
are recommended for street use. These come in 28 different sizes for 18", 19", and 20" wheel diameters. They cost from $1000-$1750 per wheel. This type does have a clear coated finish by the way.
Street version of the RE-Magnesium wheel: