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Old 10-19-2003, 06:03 PM
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Does anyone know these wheels?

Hey guys, I was wondering if someone could tell me which bimmer these wheels came off of. I recently aquired them in a trade. I am planning on picking up a bimmer in the near future. I am curious which model these are from. I have searched and been unsuccessful so far. If anyone could shed some light on the subject, it would be greatly appreciated. I know they look familiar, like from a 99 or so 3 series, but I am not sure. Thanks guys.
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Old 10-19-2003, 06:05 PM
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Here is another one that may help the overall picture.

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Old 10-19-2003, 06:53 PM
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I just looked at the BMW wheels page that was posted on the boards and I could not find that type of wheel. Maybe it is an aftermarket wheel with a BMW center cap?
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Old 10-19-2003, 08:28 PM
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I just looked at the BMW wheels page that was posted on the boards and I could not find that type of wheel. Maybe it is an aftermarket wheel with a BMW center cap?
Yea, that is what i was thinking it might be. I thought that they look very familiar though. Any idea who might make the wheel? thanks a bunch for replying. i really appreciate it.
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Old 10-19-2003, 08:30 PM
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How about a bigger picture?
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Old 10-19-2003, 09:40 PM
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if its a BMW wheel the Style # and/or part number will cast be on it somewhere, if it's an aftermarket wheel the brand name will be there instead

let us know what you find
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Old 10-19-2003, 11:05 PM
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I'm pretty sure these are aftermarket.

The way to tell for sure is that BMW OE ones will have 'BMW' cast into them near the centers someplace.
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Old 10-20-2003, 07:49 AM
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How about a bigger picture?
Yea, i know the picture is small. the pictures i have are much bigger, but for some reason whenever i post them, they come out that small. sorry about that. thanks for the replies fellas. I really appreciate it.
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Old 10-20-2003, 07:52 AM
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I'm pretty sure these are aftermarket.

The way to tell for sure is that BMW OE ones will have 'BMW' cast into them near the centers someplace.
I will check for this. hey, any idea how much they are worth? they are 17's with good yokohama rubber on them. (205/40/17) Thanks again.
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Old 10-20-2003, 12:32 PM
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i think this will be a bigger pic for you guys.
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Old 10-20-2003, 12:44 PM
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I don't know who made those wheels, but I am pretty sure they are not made by BMW. They don't look like any I have ever seen.

How wide are they? seem rather narrow for a 17" rim if they are running 205's. Any idea what model of car then came from?
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Old 10-20-2003, 01:39 PM
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Agreed. Tire size sounds like they belong to a Civic. Probably a 17x7 wheel.

Aren't they labelled on the inside? If not, I'd be very suspicious.
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Not a BMW wheel.
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