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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03-01-2014, 11:58 AM | #2 |
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They are cast.
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03-01-2014, 03:13 PM | #3 |
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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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03-01-2014, 04:51 PM | #4 |
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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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03-01-2014, 07:05 PM | #5 |
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Style 300M is forged. 299 is cast
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03-02-2014, 09:41 AM | #8 |
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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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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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03-02-2014, 10:18 AM | #11 |
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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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03-02-2014, 10:47 AM | #13 |
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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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