Is this M alloys?
- Thread starter Simn
- Start date
Not sure what style or number? But I think they are m5 alloys or replicas???
They are not 3er alloys. I think not 100% but are m5 wheels probably reps. There should be a BMW stamp on the back.
Similar to MV2 but clearly not OEM.
I found something now, its them? http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E...se/wheels/bmw_alloy_wheel_m_double_spoke_135/
M double spoke 135?
M double spoke 135?
No gap between spokes so not 135M (MV2).
Are they not 18" MV3`s ?
Gremlin500
Member
They are definitely replica Style 166M. I know because I have them (ET42) on my Z.
BMW never made them in 18", Only 19" for the old M5, and staggered, I think.
Having said that, they (at least mine) are actually a good strong wheel, and look nice on the car.
(Mine did about 70K on my old E92 before they went on the Z, then another 7K more in the last 4 years.
I have been looking for a spare for the last couple of years with no luck (ET42).
They are as rare as hens teeth now, since BMW stopped the importing and distribution of reps in the UK.
If they have the "JW" symbol on the back, they are made to Japanese standard, and will be OK.
Tell him they cannot be OEM, and bid him lower.
BMW never made them in 18", Only 19" for the old M5, and staggered, I think.
Having said that, they (at least mine) are actually a good strong wheel, and look nice on the car.
(Mine did about 70K on my old E92 before they went on the Z, then another 7K more in the last 4 years.
I have been looking for a spare for the last couple of years with no luck (ET42).
They are as rare as hens teeth now, since BMW stopped the importing and distribution of reps in the UK.
If they have the "JW" symbol on the back, they are made to Japanese standard, and will be OK.
Tell him they cannot be OEM, and bid him lower.
Gremlin500
Member
Sorry, forgot to say, the original BMW 166M's do not have a gap between the spokes, so that is not how you tell. 