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Old 08-13-2008, 11:00 AM
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I've read on this forum a few posts/threads that have stated that the BMW Style 167 M (OEM) wheels are forged. The local BMW dealer's parts department has told me that those wheels are cast. Can anyone confirm if the wheels are forged or cast???
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According to this post...166's are cast

http://www.e60.net/information/options/wheels/

I would think 167's are as well, although in this thread...memeber states VT 167's are possibly forged...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry477296

this thread also briefly discussed it...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry539722

again, stating forged 167's...
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='645881' date='Aug 13 2008, 03:00 PM
I've read on this forum a few posts/threads that have stated that the BMW Style 167 M (OEM) wheels are forged. The local BMW dealer's parts department has told me that those wheels are cast. Can anyone confirm if the wheels are forged or cast???
Hi, Just wanna ask where I finnd info about my number of the wheel model ? I have E60-530i sport, 18'" OEM wheels ,but don't see any number like 167,134 etc.... thx K
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Originally Posted by kelimak 96' post='658559' date='Aug 31 2008, 01:15 PM
Hi, Just wanna ask where I finnd info about my number of the wheel model ? I have E60-530i sport, 18'" OEM wheels ,but don't see any number like 167,134 etc.... thx K
this site might help...

http://crass.on.ru/bmw/wheels/
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Originally Posted by kelimak 96' post='658559' date='Aug 31 2008, 04:15 PM
Hi, Just wanna ask where I finnd info about my number of the wheel model ? I have E60-530i sport, 18'" OEM wheels ,but don't see any number like 167,134 etc.... thx K
Try looking here: link. And yes, OEM 167s are forged.
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Originally Posted by kelimak 96' post='658559' date='Aug 31 2008, 04:15 PM
Hi, Just wanna ask where I finnd info about my number of the wheel model ? I have E60-530i sport, 18'" OEM wheels ,but don't see any number like 167,134 etc.... thx K
Investigate here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do or pull your wheels and read the p/n stamped on the inner surface. As an alternative, if your wheels have not been swapped out, ask your dealer to run the VIN and determine what wheels were delivered with it.
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My OEM 166's is stamped on the inner part stating its forged. and it has the BBS logo on it as well.
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Perhaps both the 166 and 167 are forged???
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='659166' date='Sep 1 2008, 10:55 PM
Perhaps both the 166 and 167 are forged???

You mean the 166 aren't modular?!!!!

Just joking!
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='659176' date='Sep 2 2008, 12:02 AM
You mean the 166 aren't modular?!!!!

Just joking!
You didn't know? All those spokes are held on my bolts and super glue at the back!
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