Is this a genuine BMW rim?

[m3f_M3Stevie]

Just bought a 99 M3 with a ten double spoke as a spare, and these 7 spokes on all four corners. Anyone recognize this as a dealer upgrade back in the day?



Thanks!

[m3f_daytonaviolet]

does not look like any m3 wheel i've ever seen.

[m3f_fitchesbass]

it's certainly not an OEM E36 M3 wheel

[m3f_fitchesbass]

Look like they could be BMW Style 25s (though they look different, it's the closest match) or maybe some replica wheels.


(http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheels/BMWWheels.htm)

[m3f_M3Stevie]

Thank you. I knew it wasn't an OEM M3 rim, just wondering if it may habe been a dealer option back then. Haven't seen the car yet so I won't know until I take one off to investigate. I may be in the market for a set of clean double spokes so if you happen to find a blemish free ship set in your garage, please keep me in mind.



Thank you!



Steve Reay - Crosby, Tx

[m3f_KBuva06]

sorta look like these (sport edition A7):


https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...JMXI0QG1pIGYDQ


i've seen them as winter wheels mostly.

[m3f_hcaleman]

If it was an oem wheel wouldn't it have a BMW part number stamped behind one of the spokes and some other identifying marks?

[m3f_M3Stevie]

Thanks. It should have a part number, but, I haven't taken delivery of the car yet to see.

[m3f_Busabos77]

It looks like this one....

[m3f_fiveightandten]

If it was an oem wheel wouldn't it have a BMW part number stamped behind one of the spokes and some other identifying marks?

Yes, it would have BMW stamped in there, and other markings. Also, OE wheels will almost always carry JWL or VIA certification. JWL marks are usually Inbetween the spokes around outer portion of the wheel. I don't see any there.

[m3f_troym]

Appears to be a OEM E60 535i wheel? Optional wheel I believe.