[Coochie_Bandit]

How can one tell if they're reps or not?
The guy wants $750 for the set.
Thinking about buying.

 

[cdawg246]

Those colored stickers is a dead give away for reps--my m6 reps had stickers for quality control also

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[Coochie_Bandit]

So is it worth the money?

What are pros n cons of having originals vs reps? (if any)

 

[cdawg246]

$750 to $800 new--what size r the rims?--and reps come down to quality and finish--those are probably low pressure cast chinese or jap reps--u should check out discount tire they sell a wheel identical to mpars in a 18"s shipped to ur house $600 and imop they amazing

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[cdawg246]

$510 free shipping for a set of 18x8 mpar reps a little more if u want staggered set

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[edjack]

Original BMW wheels (look for the BMW part number) are among the best-made wheels on the market. They're sized for the car, w/o spacers, and they're always hub-centric. Many models are forged, rather than cast. Mine were made by BBS, and are two-piece.

The E39, unfortunately, has a unique hub size, not shared with other models.

 

[Coochie_Bandit]

They are 19's. I need wheels for my e39 sooner than later. My 32's are chipped, peeling, cooked and are an eyesore on such a beautiful car.

Im still in between getting them redone. But if I get them redone Im going to be left wanting more. So thats where the 166's or 65's come to mind. But now it seems every non M5 e39 that wants a sportier look has 65's on.

This morning in another thread Someone mentioned 32's come in 18's and 20's, but are harder to find. I like the 32 look but would like them a bit bigger. I ask where I might able to find them and the poster has to reply.

Decisions....:shrug

 

[cdawg246]

Here are those mpars from dtd on a fellow festers red e39

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[Teemo Panda]

There is always plasti dipping

 

[cdawg246]

I had 19inch m6 reps and they didnt feel right and the ride was rough on my 540i thats when I sold them and picked up oem bmw 18inch style 42's--ultimately its ur car

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[Coochie_Bandit]

Those mpars are something to consider.

 

[collardgreens]

Usually reps don't have that deep luster oem wheels have, compare style 65 reps to oem. But you can go by just that

 

[Topaz540i]

im pretty sure they never made 19's for the e39 anyway.

 

[doru]

Style 32 are nice wheels.
Have you considered restoring them? Maybe powdercoat?
Are they staggered?

 

[Coochie_Bandit]

Yes they are staggered. I have the 17's which look a bit small to me. Im either going to look for 19' 32's OR Mpars. Whichever pop up first for the right price.

 

[540indiana]

Yes they are staggered. I have the 17's which look a bit small to me. Im either going to look for 19' 32's OR Mpars. Whichever pop up first for the right price.

Style 32's only came in 17",18" and 20" . I would love to have a set of 19" 32's

 

[eparayno]

Real or not those are some ugly OEM style wheels. The 17" OEMs that came on E39's look so much better. All that's needed to make them look bigger is a slight drop.

 

[Coochie_Bandit]

It really doesnt make sense for me to go from 17's to 18's stlye 32's. Just for a slightly bigger look. I guess i can always just lower the car a bit.

 

[El Goodo]

Those mpars are something to consider.

I considered the wheels in your original post but went with M-Pars.

 

[cdawg246]

Mpars on a e39 is like cookies and milk-they just go together-if I wasn't in love with my style 42's-- I would get a set

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