How to tell if BMW alloys are genuine or replicas...
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Topic: How to tell if BMW alloys are genuine or replicas...
Posted By: Head
Subject: How to tell if BMW alloys are genuine or replicas...
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:22
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Hi all... I have a set of Cross Spoke 42 alloys http://accessories.bmw.com/internet_bmw/servlet/navigateDetails.do?language=en&nscId=1001&localePath=/COM/en&ts=1221683057896&from=2&fromList=true&nav=1 - Link that I rescued from a friends Beemer which has now gone to Beemer heaven courtesy of the crusher at ELVS near the airport. I am selling them for him and want to find out if they are genuine BMW parts or not. The previous owner said they were but I just wanted to check before I sell them so people know what they are buying. Can anyone suggest how one could ascertain their genuineness? Thanks... Head |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:24
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It should have BMW and a part number written on them
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:25
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Look at the inside of the spokes (the reverse side of the wheels); BMW name , logo (and possibly part number) is cast into the genuine article. Edit: Well done KB, by 30 seconds! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: Head
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:25
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Hey guys, surely a good replica would have them details too no? Or are you saying that if the details are there then it's probably genuine? They definitely have BMW stammped into the edge of the rim at the back of the alloy, will look for part number tomorrow. Am I right in saying that the part number should start with 36 as it's an alloy wheel? Head |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:28
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That would be forgery (and not the good kind...)
------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 17-September-2008 at 21:35
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------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Head wrote:Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 18-September-2008 at 09:55
If it's that good a copy that it carrys the BMW logo and the BMW part# then even if it is a copy who's to say it's a copy. In variably copies will not have BMW part # as that is extremely naughty. ------------- 
Sport Evolution Schwarz #043 |
Posted By: Head
Date Posted: 20-September-2008 at 12:43
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Nice one lads. I still haven't got out to the shed to have a look at the part numbers. Yeah it makes sense that copies wouldn't have the BMW stamps and part numbers usually, just wanted to make sure. Thanks again... Head |
Posted By: Head
Date Posted: 22-September-2008 at 13:54
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Hello again and thanks for all the assistance. It would appear that they are genuine as the part numbers are checking out OK on the above websites etc... so I am selling them as such. Can anyone tell me if I am allowed to advertise them here on the Irish forum? Thanks. Head |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-September-2008 at 14:14
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You can once you have at least 20 posts (which you do!)
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Head
Date Posted: 22-September-2008 at 14:17
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Just about! Thanks K. Head |