Are all style 124 rims created equally?
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I've got a bent front rim on my 2006 550. I found a reconditioned wheel on e-bay for a pretty good price. The part number he gave me does not match the p/n on bmwusa.com, but it says style 124, 18x8, etc and the picture looks exactly like my wheel. How can I be sure?
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From: Geordie Land
I think there was a design flaw on the lip of the rim on this specific style making them prone to crack and bend. Bmw redesigned them with a reinforced lip if not mistaken. I think it could be the reason for the different part number.
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AFAIK, the OEM 8" 124s (fronts on staggered), should be marked: Germany 6760617 BMW 8Jx18EH2 ET 20.
I've also seen #6775645 and BBS #RD376.
Note that xi offsets/numbers are different.
I've also seen #6775645 and BBS #RD376.
Note that xi offsets/numbers are different.
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thanks for the input, guys. the guy selling the wheel says the p/n is 676-0617, so i think i'm safe buying it.
i hope it gets here fast, the vibration at highway speed is driving me insane.
i hope it gets here fast, the vibration at highway speed is driving me insane.
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Originally Posted by grady' post='1037457' date='Oct 21 2009, 11:41 AM
thanks for the input, guys. the guy selling the wheel says the p/n is 676-0617, so i think i'm safe buying it.
i hope it gets here fast, the vibration at highway speed is driving me insane.
i hope it gets here fast, the vibration at highway speed is driving me insane.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1036900' date='Oct 20 2009, 04:36 PM
All I know is that the Style 124's on the LCI 535i look different than those on my 545i. They seem "flatter"
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got the wheel last night. definitely a match - and it looks pratcially brand new. the test will be whether the vibration at 70 mph goes away. fingers crossed.
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Originally Posted by grady' post='1039776' date='Oct 24 2009, 05:51 PM
got the wheel last night. definitely a match - and it looks pratcially brand new. the test will be whether the vibration at 70 mph goes away. fingers crossed.