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Post by Umfaan » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:17 pm

Anyone have a clue to what these Wheels are on a 2008 E85 I purchased.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:42 pm

They look like Style 201s, also known as Turbines, to me.
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by Umfaan » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:51 pm

Thank you Mr Tidy…I think you right.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:58 pm

I was going by this:- https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw_a ... wheel_1429

I really like them!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by Zedebee » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:07 pm

They are indeed 201s, although I think the name “turbines” properly applies to 106s.
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Post by patriot66 » Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:51 pm

This is a great website if looking for BMW 'Style' numbers, dimensions, ETs etc :thumbsup:
http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/
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