a little tiny Q about 172m

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Jul 2, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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pjinca

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Originally Posted by AngelEyes

this is what the guy says in the ad:

Set of 4 BMW 5 Series E60 Genuine Alloys

Front Wheels 19x8.5"

Rear Wheels 19x9.5"

Retail At £2139 without tyres

Michelin Pilot Sport Tyres, All above legal limit

Custom Smoke Chromed

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he has a good feedback, so i think il take his word for it, but is there anyway to double check?

Yes, if it doesn't say BMW on the rear of the wheels - they are not real OEM. Every OEM wheels is stamped with BMW somewhere on the rear face of the wheel. It also seems he's had them painted, which may be good or bad. Paint can chip, but powdercoat lasts longer and is a stronger overall paint job, but the process can sometimes weaken the alloy of the wheels.

Jul 2, 2010 | 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pjinca

Yes, if it doesn't say BMW on the rear of the wheels - they are not real OEM. Every OEM wheels is stamped with BMW somewhere on the rear face of the wheel. It also seems he's had them painted, which may be good or bad. Paint can chip, but powdercoat lasts longer and is a stronger overall paint job, but the process can sometimes weaken the alloy of the wheels.

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Jul 2, 2010 | 11:30 AM

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AngelEyes

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thank u guys so much ur very helpful, i asked the guy about the paint and damage and he said:

These wheels have been professionally refurbed and painted. There is a very small chip on the edge of one of the rims but is very minimal.

Jul 3, 2010 | 01:24 AM

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how much did he want for them and how much thread are on them? whats ur budget could get you a quote on a brand new set

Jul 14, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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hold your horses!!

did you get those 172's??

how much does he want for them?

check out alloywheelsdirect.net they are based in london.

they have a set of brand new 172's for 1696