How much do e46 m3 wheels cost?

$exy_Dirty · 12-25-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi I was wondering whats the going rate for OEM e46 m3 18" rims?

What color wheels look sexy on a white e90? Thanks

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-25-2010, 07:30 PM

My 4 wheels (M3 Replica) cost me $575- Canadian, however, they are replicas and made in China. They do look like the real thing (check it out in my garage). I use them as my winter wheels (Photo Album "Winter Set Up" in my garage ~ link is below).

Click .... I don't know if that is the style you are looking for

I got them new second hand, I think the fellow paid around $800.00 for the set of 4 when he ordered them.

$exy_Dirty · 12-25-2010, 10:32 PM

I was talking about these:

How can you tell if they are OEM BMW or Replicas? thanks

$exy_Dirty · 12-27-2010, 03:21 AM

Can some experts explain how I can spot replicas? what I should look for in OEM m3 wheels as pictured above, thanks

Atsnow · 12-27-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by $exy_Dirty

Can some experts explain how I can spot replicas? what I should look for in OEM m3 wheels as pictured above, thanks

OEM wheels will have BMW stampings in the back

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-27-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jackb

OEM wheels will have BMW stampings in the back

+1

As can be seen on the pictures in my garage here ... in addition to BMW Stampings there is the name of the Manufacturer, date of Manufacture etc stamped. Replica wheel Manufactures are not allowed to add a BMW stamp on the wheels they make.

Click for a wheel picture showing stampings here

$exy_Dirty · 12-27-2010, 12:46 PM

Do you guys think this is a good deal?
I was thinking to powder coat them, good or bad idea?
Are these wheels IN right now? how will they look on my e90 in your opinion?

description:

18x8 and 18x9 $250

"Some curb rash and peeling on the wheels" guys says that they are straight and true..

hurst01 · 12-27-2010, 03:00 PM

I doubt that these are original BMW wheels. I don't think BMW wheels would peel like that. I am leery of after market wheels. I bought two sets of M5 replica wheels for mine and my Son's cars. Out of 8 wheels, I had to by 7 more to replace bent ones. Thing is.... I can't recall hitting anything that would bend them other than just driving them on normal roads.
My Son hit a hole with his new BMW 335i and it bent the control arms but still didn't bend the wheel. Real BMW wheels are forged rather than cast.

Ed

$exy_Dirty · 12-27-2010, 08:48 PM

Is this the stamp you guys are talking about? does that prove that these wheels are OEM BMW M3? thanks

hurst01 · 12-28-2010, 12:15 AM

Yes, it proves that the wheels are indeed BMW. I have never seen the color peel like that from a true BMW wheel

.

Ed

$exy_Dirty · 12-28-2010, 03:05 AM

Sounds good, now that I know these are the real thing, can you guys answer my 3 questions posted above?

thanks

$exy_Dirty · 01-01-2011, 06:23 PM

jackb and Rolf-Dieter do you guys also agree that these are the OEM m3 wheels? The peeling paint is throwing me off a bit, thanks

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-01-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by $exy_Dirty

jackb and Rolf-Dieter do you guys also agree that these are the OEM m3 wheels? The peeling paint is throwing me off a bit, thanks

Hard to tell, I would print a copy or e-mail the photo to your friendly BMW Service Manager, he has the tools and means to tell you for sure.

My personal opinion from seeing the photos are A) they are properly BMW wheels or made for BMW by some approved wheel vendor. and B) they may have been re-paited/coated since it appears they are not exactly the shade of wheels (in finish) that I am used to seeing as I said it is hard to tell.

So my recommendation (to be sure) check with your BMW service manager.

Cafeevil · 06-30-2012, 07:27 PM

Just my thoughts. Everyone has M3 Wheels, find something origonal.

beemerboy305 · 07-02-2012, 12:11 AM

I have wheels off my e46 m3 lmk. I might sell if ur interested very aggressive. 19x8.5 f. 19x10 r. Looks great matte black lmk pm me. I have tires to

bmw325i · 07-02-2012, 02:32 AM

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AllydNYC · 07-02-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cafeevil

Just my thoughts. Everyone has M3 Wheels, find something origonal.

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hurst01 Private First Class 31 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i GT XDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, IN iTrader: (0)	I doubt that these are original BMW wheels. I don't think BMW wheels would peel like that. I am leery of after market wheels. I bought two sets of M5 replica wheels for mine and my Son's cars. Out of 8 wheels, I had to by 7 more to replace bent ones. Thing is.... I can't recall hitting anything that would bend them other than just driving them on normal roads. My Son hit a hole with his new BMW 335i and it bent the control arms but still didn't bend the wheel. Real BMW wheels are forged rather than cast. Ed
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$exy_Dirty New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 09 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Is this the stamp you guys are talking about? does that prove that these wheels are OEM BMW M3? thanks Attached Images
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hurst01 Private First Class 31 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i GT XDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, IN iTrader: (0)	Yes, it proves that the wheels are indeed BMW. I have never seen the color peel like that from a true BMW wheel. Ed
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$exy_Dirty New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 09 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	jackb and Rolf-Dieter do you guys also agree that these are the OEM m3 wheels? The peeling paint is throwing me off a bit, thanks
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