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Hark
11-12-2010, 10:26 PM
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
11-12-2010, 10:32 PM
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
11-12-2010, 10:34 PM
They also have a small BMW stamp on the front,which reps dont have.;)
mattCSLnut
11-12-2010, 11:14 PM
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
11-12-2010, 11:27 PM
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
11-12-2010, 11:32 PM
What I said then, :blalalala:

:smt055
Yeah :blalalala: but where is your picture ? :)
sailorbaz
11-12-2010, 11:35 PM
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
11-12-2010, 11:37 PM
Yeah :blalalala: but where is your picture ? :)Not like you to use a pic Matt.:hahaha::hahaha:
mattCSLnut
11-12-2010, 11:47 PM
Not like you to use a pic Matt.:hahaha::hahaha:

Me ? Pix ? Never ;) :whistle:
mattCSLnut
11-12-2010, 11:52 PM
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
12-12-2010, 12:22 AM
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
12-12-2010, 10:43 AM
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
12-12-2010, 11:21 AM
Thing is Roland, even the Replicas have these numbers on them now. Some replicas look really well!
Rutkowski
12-12-2010, 01:41 PM
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
12-12-2010, 01:45 PM
These are one set I've seen. The guy is taking some close ups today and some of the rear stamps for me.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/Harkon321/DSC01137.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/Harkon321/DSC01135.jpg

Any thoughts?
Hark
12-12-2010, 05:28 PM
Had a reply on the Z4 forum, with some useful info. Thought I'd share it here as well.

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=11822&p=268510
sailorbaz
12-12-2010, 07:14 PM
The one above look very convincing, I have to admit. BBS on the back? That thread on the Z4 is very good also, your man knows his RIMS! ;-)

Maybe we should copy and paste it on here, :thumbs: :whistle:
azrael
13-12-2010, 02:29 PM
These are one set I've seen. The guy is taking some close ups today and some of the rear stamps for me.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/Harkon321/DSC01137.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/Harkon321/DSC01135.jpg

Any thoughts?

On the front of the wheel round the hub you can see 5 sets of letters/numbers. Reps only have 4 sets of letters/numbers. Plus the BBS thing mentioned above. Whe I sold a set i listed the part numbers

EDIT:

Here are the numbers from the wheels

Front Wheels: 2282 999 and 91/2J x 19

Rear Wheels: 2282 650 and 81/2J x 19
azrael
13-12-2010, 02:32 PM
Not like you to use a pic Matt.:hahaha::hahaha:

Why use a thousand words when you can use a picture and a thousand words :thumbs:
Teavious
13-12-2010, 04:29 PM
Thanks for the post. Looking for a new set myself. Suppose you can't go wrong by ordering them through the dealer?
need4speed
13-12-2010, 06:50 PM
Thanks for the post. Looking for a new set myself. Suppose you can't go wrong by ordering them through the dealer?

Full set or originals cost approx 1750 incl VAT from main dealer minus whatever discount you can negotiate.
Hark
13-12-2010, 11:37 PM
On the front of the wheel round the hub you can see 5 sets of letters/numbers. Reps only have 4 sets of letters/numbers. Plus the BBS thing mentioned above. Whe I sold a set i listed the part numbers

EDIT:

Here are the numbers from the wheels

Front Wheels: 2282 999 and 91/2J x 19

Rear Wheels: 2282 650 and 81/2J x 19

I appreciate that. I zoomed in and those part numbers match those on the wheels as well.