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      03-01-2014, 11:44 AM   #1
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Style 300 and 299 M Wheels Forged or Cast?

Hope someone can help me finish a discussion. Are either of the X5M wheels forged? I thought they were both cast, but someone has made me question that. Anyone know for sure?
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They are cast.
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I remember reading a while back the x6m ones are forged and the x5m ones are cast. Not sure how true that is though
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Only the 21" style 310M performance wheels are offered forged I believe. And they are a 8k option with tires

I have seen both the x6m and x5m wheels cracked and snap cast aluminum pieces in person. My friend works in service at BMW and sees these damaged regualrly
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Style 300M is forged. 299 is cast
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Style 300M is forged. 299 is cast
Are there markings on the wheel which would denote forged? Or a resource?
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Style 300M is forged. 299 is cast
What makes you say this? Do you have a source?
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I'm 100% positive they are forged. I had to replace a wheel on my x5m and they are made by Fuchs. It says it right on the box that the wheel came in.
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That makes no sense. They are interchangeable when ordering at no extra cost. BMW sells their only forged set for 8k. I am sure they are not giving away a 4k upgrade.
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I'm 100% positive they are forged. I had to replace a wheel on my x5m and they are made by Fuchs. It says it right on the box that the wheel came in.
Maybe you can share a pic of the box? I'm trying to decide if 299 or 300 looks best, but forged has obvious attributes also.

By the way, here's a subjective question: does everyone prefer the look of the 299 or 300? My opinion is the 299 seems to look better, but...??
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By the way, here's a subjective question: does everyone prefer the look of the 299 or 300? My opinion is the 299 seems to look better, but...??
Like you said, its subjective. Go with what looks better to you. I love my 299m wheels painted flat black, they look mean in the summer and I like the concavity to them. I also use 300m wheels for my winter setup and both look equally good IMO. Some prefer the 300 and other the 299, all boils down to personal preference
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I'm 100% positive they are forged. I had to replace a wheel on my x5m and they are made by Fuchs. It says it right on the box that the wheel came in.
Maybe you can share a pic of the box? I'm trying to decide if 299 or 300 looks best, but forged has obvious attributes also.

By the way, here's a subjective question: does everyone prefer the look of the 299 or 300? My opinion is the 299 seems to look better, but...??
Sorry. No longer have the box.
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Both styles are between 17.8-18.6 kg. 40lb weight is not forged

http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/300


http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/299
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I will find out from my bmw friend on Monday for sure.
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