BMW rims or fake?

badassfajita · 10-20-2015, 09:39 PM

Hey guys, I found a local seller that is selling some rims and I'm trying to determine if they are replicas or originals. Any advice? Here are some pics.

A bit of rash on one wheel, but I'm more concerned with the legitimacy of the rims. Thanks.

PAX5 · 10-20-2015, 09:56 PM

Get more pictures of the markings on the back.

What style are they?

If they're real, I don't think these are originally intended for an X5. The X5 is a heavy vehicle and the wheels may not have the right load bearing rating ...

badassfajita · 10-20-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PAX5

Get more pictures of the markings on the back.

What style are they?

If they're real, I don't think these are originally intended for an X5. The X5 is a heavy vehicle and the wheels may not have the right load bearing rating ...

They are for the new gen X5. Style 469 M.

jiggz · 10-21-2015, 12:14 AM

The 469's are very commonly listed for sale on F15 Bimmerpost - I've sure you could find some prior ads w/ pictures and compare the stamps.

Bigtimekegger · 10-21-2015, 08:05 AM

I have run replicas on both a Mercedes cl 550 (heavy vehicle) I may even go as far to say its heavier then an X5, and also my current E70.

I am pleased to say that I have had no problems... But I had heard horror stories so I am not entirely naive.

With respect to the wheels mentioned above... I am going to suggest that they are genuine OEM.

Reasons being, the stampings seem legit, but also the tires... Someone who runs replicas will likely go for a less expensive tire then pirrelli RFTS... just from my own experience... affordability is the reason we buy replicas in the first place.

Bigtimekegger · 10-21-2015, 08:08 AM

and also its illeagle to stamp United States markings on items if they were produced elsewhere. I would imagine a Chinese manufacture would omit the stamping during manufacturing.

socale39 · 10-21-2015, 09:30 AM

Anyone have pics of these wheels installed on an E70?

P1 · 10-21-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by socale39

Anyone have pics of these wheels installed on an E70?

There is a member who has them on his Alpine White E70...

badassfajita · 10-21-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by socale39

Anyone have pics of these wheels installed on an E70?

Well if these turn out to be legit, I'll post some pics in a few weeks.

smyles · 10-21-2015, 03:38 PM

Original wheels usually have 7 digit p/n stamped.

badassfajita · 10-23-2015, 09:15 PM

Turned out to be real based on additional pics I was sent, unfortunately sold before I could get to them. Thanks all.

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PAX5 Captain 70 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Get more pictures of the markings on the back. What style are they? If they're real, I don't think these are originally intended for an X5. The X5 is a heavy vehicle and the wheels may not have the right load bearing rating ... __________________ PAX5 BMWCCA 20645
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10-21-2015, 12:14 AM	#4
jiggz Brigadier General 2140 Rep 3,647 Posts Drives: E90 M3\|F15 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	The 469's are very commonly listed for sale on F15 Bimmerpost - I've sure you could find some prior ads w/ pictures and compare the stamps.
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Bigtimekegger Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	I have run replicas on both a Mercedes cl 550 (heavy vehicle) I may even go as far to say its heavier then an X5, and also my current E70. I am pleased to say that I have had no problems... But I had heard horror stories so I am not entirely naive. With respect to the wheels mentioned above... I am going to suggest that they are genuine OEM. Reasons being, the stampings seem legit, but also the tires... Someone who runs replicas will likely go for a less expensive tire then pirrelli RFTS... just from my own experience... affordability is the reason we buy replicas in the first place.
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Bigtimekegger Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	and also its illeagle to stamp United States markings on items if they were produced elsewhere. I would imagine a Chinese manufacture would omit the stamping during manufacturing.
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Anyone have pics of these wheels installed on an E70?
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smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Original wheels usually have 7 digit p/n stamped.
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badassfajita First Lieutenant 40 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2013 e70 3.5i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1)	Turned out to be real based on additional pics I was sent, unfortunately sold before I could get to them. Thanks all.
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