Genuine CSL 19" Magnesium Wheels??

**JohnnyCecotto** · 31-07-2012, 11:53 PM

Hello everyone!

I was wondering how easy it is to spot after market copies of these wheels??
Is this an issue when buying a CSL??

I'd appreciate any advice! Cheers

shane@mbtech · 01-08-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCecotto

Hello everyone!

I was wondering how easy it is to spot after market copies of these wheels??
Is this an issue when buying a CSL??

I'd appreciate any advice! Cheers

1. They are not magnesium
2. Bbs stamped on inner spokes
3. Part numbers stamped on inner spokes
4. Don't usually have BMW written on face near centre cap if replica.

northernjim · 01-08-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

1. They are not magnesium
2. Bbs stamped on inner spokes
3. Part numbers stamped on inner spokes
4. Don't usually have BMW written on face near centre cap if replica.

my dodgy front wheel had 1,2 and 4 tho....

Bounce · 01-08-2012, 12:53 AM

I didn't think any of the reps had BMW stamped on the face.

northernjim · 01-08-2012, 01:04 AM

neither did I

but the ones I got do

made of bloody cheese they are!

NZ_M3 · 01-08-2012, 01:38 AM

5. Dual tone paint - inner drum colour is different to the spoke colour. Spoke colour is titanium, the inner rim drum is lot lighter (not sure what colour one would call it)

chrisburns · 01-08-2012, 09:41 AM

Rep have BB5 as opposed to BBS on the back of the spokes and weigh a lot more.

M5 Powered · 01-08-2012, 10:41 AM

Yep, also less indentations and holes with some of the fakes.
If you look at some of the older posts on the E46 forums you should see some pictures of this.

FYI, my spare genuine set will be in the for sale section in the coming weeks
if you are after some.

Kindest,

Jonathan

Equinox · 01-08-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by M5 Powered

Yep, also less indentations and holes with some of the fakes.
If you look at some of the older posts on the E46 forums you should see some pictures of this.

FYI, my spare genuine set will be in the for sale section in the coming weeks
if you are after some.

Kindest,

Jonathan

How much ?

**JohnnyCecotto** · 01-08-2012, 11:11 PM

Thanks. Helpful stuff!

Also, anybody had any dealings with Nick Johnson Motors???

31-07-2012, 11:53 PM	#1
JohnnyCecotto Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 5 Casino cash: $341	Genuine CSL 19" Magnesium Wheels?? Hello everyone! I was wondering how easy it is to spot after market copies of these wheels?? Is this an issue when buying a CSL?? I'd appreciate any advice! Cheers

01-08-2012, 01:04 AM	#5
northernjim Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 2,082 Casino cash: $20572	neither did I but the ones I got do made of bloody cheese they are! __________________

01-08-2012, 10:41 AM	#8
M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	Yep, also less indentations and holes with some of the fakes. If you look at some of the older posts on the E46 forums you should see some pictures of this. FYI, my spare genuine set will be in the for sale section in the coming weeks if you are after some. Kindest, Jonathan __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

01-08-2012, 12:53 AM	#4
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	I didn't think any of the reps had BMW stamped on the face.

01-08-2012, 01:38 AM	#6
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	5. Dual tone paint - inner drum colour is different to the spoke colour. Spoke colour is titanium, the inner rim drum is lot lighter (not sure what colour one would call it)

01-08-2012, 09:41 AM	#7
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	Rep have *BB5* as opposed to BBS on the back of the spokes and weigh a lot more.

01-08-2012, 11:11 PM	#10
JohnnyCecotto Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 5 Casino cash: $341	Thanks. Helpful stuff! Also, anybody had any dealings with Nick Johnson Motors???