Recognising Genuine CSL Rims

[Hark]

Hi

Just registered with the site as I figured this was the most sensible place to ask this question. Currently drive a Z4M and have been looking at getting some CSL rims in the spring.

With so many replicas being sold, I wondered if there is a sure fire way to recognising a genuine set?

Many thanks in advance.

[Sailorbaz]

Although alot of the companies making the reps are putting the part numbers on the front of the wheel, I don't think they are stamping 'BBS' into the back on the hub of the wheel. I don't they're allowed to, to be honest. There's probably a load more tell tale signs but this is the only one I can think of for now. We're a friendly community so no doubt others will be along soon to help.

Welcome BTW

[Bounce]

They also have a small BMW stamp on the front,which reps dont have.

[mattCSLnut]

They also have a small BMW stamp on the front,which reps dont have.

... and the "BBS" insignia cast on the inside of each GENUINE wheel :smokin:

[Sailorbaz]

I don't think they are stamping 'BBS' into the back on the hub of the wheel.

... and the "BBS" insignia cast on the inside of each GENUINE wheel :smokin:

What I said then, :blalalala:

:smt055

[mattCSLnut]

What I said then, :blalalala:

:smt055

Yeah :blalalala: but where is your picture ?

[Sailorbaz]

Oh sh1t, it didn't come up the first time I opened the page, I do apologise Matt, dodgy internet connection onboard my yacht here... read, dirty offshore tug!

[Bounce]

Yeah :blalalala: but where is your picture ?

Not like you to use a pic Matt.:hahaha::hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Not like you to use a pic Matt.:hahaha::hahaha:

Me ? Pix ? Never :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Oh sh1t, it didn't come up the first time I opened the page, I do apologise Matt, dodgy internet connection onboard my yacht here... read, dirty offshore tug!

No worries Baz truth be told I added the pic few minutes after posting the replay so no probs with the WiFi of your yacht :hahaha:

[Hark]

Appreciate the picture, cheers.

I have seen BBS reps with BBS stamps on the rear, but hopefully with that picture I should be able to pick out a decent set. A couple on PH at the moment.

Read several threads now where people have fitted CSL reps to Z4Ms and it's stuffed the handling, so going to hold out for the (lighter) real thing.

[Roland]

Here are the OEM #:
to see on front close to the center cap.

Front: 8 1/2X19 ET:44; 36112282650

Rear: 9 1/2X19 ET:27; 36112282660 (old part#) 36112282990 (new part#)

[Sailorbaz]

Thing is Roland, even the Replicas have these numbers on them now. Some replicas look really well!

[Rutkowski]

Thing is Roland, even the Replicas have these numbers on them now. Some replicas look really well!

it really should not be allowed.. i spent some good money on genuine wheels....

[Hark]

These are one set I've seen. The guy is taking some close ups today and some of the rear stamps for me.




Any thoughts?