OEM M3 Alloys 18"

J1220 · 06-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Hi guys, I’m looking to buy some 18” M3 260 Alloys as a spare set for my M3. I wanted to know if there are any markings on the wheels to distinguish if they are genuine BMW item or copy. Your comments are highly appreciated.

Thanks

AMOCHOSTO · 06-14-2009, 05:44 PM

This is from a thread where Tom@EAS is showing pics of his really cool M3 project.

the link; http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150287

the pics;

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Since the M3 was up in the air, it was a good time to take a look at the wheels. Our M3 was ordered with 18" Gunmetal wheels (since they will eventually be replaced).

Infamous BBS stamping on rear of wheels:

Casting numbers on rear wheel:

Casting numbers on front wheel:

Stats:

Front: 18x8.5" ET29
Tire Size: 245/40-18
Weight: 50.75lbs

Rear: 18x9.5" ET23
Tire Size: 265/40-18
Weight: 52.0lbs

We're looking into a few replacements on wheels at the moment.

I hope this helps.

bunnn · 06-15-2009, 03:54 PM

sorry to jack the thread, but does are the 18's from the E90 same as the ones on E92? reason is because I ordered car with 19, but decided to go with 18s. Dealer will swap their E90 18s for me, but I just wanted to make sure

thanks!

signes · 06-15-2009, 06:18 PM

They are the same wheels for all E9x M3s.

bunnn · 06-15-2009, 08:06 PM

that's what I thought too, but I figured I double check..thanks again!

SlammedR8 · 06-15-2009, 08:17 PM

cool
didnt know they were BBS

AMOCHOSTO · 06-15-2009, 08:56 PM

Are the 19s BBS too?

montreal red · 06-16-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMOCHOSTO

Are the 19s BBS too?

yes, the 19s are bbs too... if i am not wrong there are some non M wheels that are also made by bbs... the style 230 is one of them i think (may be wrong on this though).

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