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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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I'm looking to buy these M6 rims, and the guy says these are OEM..
What do you all think?
And how do I know if they're OEM or replicas?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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You need to check the inner spokes of the wheel for the BMW stamp. This is the only real way to tell if they are OEM.

From the pictures though, I would say they are OEM. I am basing my opinion on the concavity.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Should say BBS Germany on the inside.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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as stated above, ask for pics of the back of the wheels..also ask if the seller as the original bmw center caps, unless you like those beyern center caps...
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Not sure about them being oem as the center caps seem to be the Beyern wheel logo. Then again Beyern wheels doesn't make M6 replica wheels?

Take a look at their logo on their site http://www.beyernwheels.com/index.php again just odd!
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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They look like Style 167's which are an M6 wheel.
Check them out here:
http://decrass.ru/bmw/wheels/

Click on the ? above the pick and it gives size data and OEM part numbers.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Raheel312
And how do I know if they're OEM or replicas?
Another clue: It appears that OEM wheels have a small "///M" emblem in the space between lug holes, and the pic you displayed does not appear to have it, though I cannot be sure due to the size of your pics.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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I have OEM 167's the best way to tell from the replica is the "C" curve you see on the OEM's. I have marked it on the wheel. If it is "L" it is replica.
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