Original or Replica 166 rims ?
08-24-2006, 08:09 AM
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Hi there, I am buying a 5 series (not M5) from germany and it has 19" style 166 (M5) rims on.
How can my friend in Germany tell original BMW rims from replicas ?
This is a pic of one of the rims
Thanks, and I will post pics and info if I buy the car
How can my friend in Germany tell original BMW rims from replicas ?
This is a pic of one of the rims
Thanks, and I will post pics and info if I buy the car
08-24-2006, 08:49 AM
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Ok that would most likely be on the back of the rim, (a little problem) but othervise there are no exterior visual differences between the two!!!
08-24-2006, 09:37 AM
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Take the wheel off and look around for "BBS." If you see that, then you have the real deal. 
08-24-2006, 10:04 AM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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Well, if he or his friend can't look behind the wheel and look for the BBS signature then he's not going to know if it's a replica or OEM.
08-24-2006, 10:12 AM
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Well thanks for the info guys.
Well I guess I?ll just have to ask to take a wheel off before I buy.
I was hoping there was a simple way, not having to have to show distrust.
There is a considderable price difference between OEM and replicas right ?
Well I guess I?ll just have to ask to take a wheel off before I buy.
I was hoping there was a simple way, not having to have to show distrust.
There is a considderable price difference between OEM and replicas right ?