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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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ebay OEM wheels out of the factory back door? cheap? seconds?

17 / 8 Bmw 3 series M3 320 325 328 330 Z3 wheels tires

Manufactured in a original equipment plant. Bmw centers
Item number: 290133640196
Does anyone know how this guy works out of Florida? Are they seconds?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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What is the ebay URL?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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here the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...romZR40QQfviZ1
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Wow, they even have the ///M sticker, which I've never seen on replicas before. Except BMW never sold this model in 17" AFAIK. They were E46 M3 OE wheels in 18x8 front and 18x9 rear. There was also a lightweight forged version option in 19".
 

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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Wow, they even have the //M sticker, which I've never seen on replicas before. Except BMW never sold this model in 17" AFAIK. They were E46 M3 OE wheels in 18x8 front and 18x9 rear. There was also a lightweight forged version option in 19".
Yea wierd ,I wonder whats the deal? My daugther wants to get a set for her bmw . What kind of tires are those? 45 zr17 Nexen 3000.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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get her the real set.. 18s..
I have seen one in 17 and it looked crappy..
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Well ,she only has a 1995 318is with 160,000 miles the stock 15" I thought were fine

Well, she only has a 1995 318is with 160,000 miles and the stock 15" I thought were fine . I and she does not need steam rollers with just 140hp and to ruin the ride . However what do you think of this seller's aftermarket/OEM/factory deal?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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They are replicas, in which the quality fit and finish is never as good as an OE wheel. Now you stated the car a few years old in which I think these wheels would work fine.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Here's a deal for you. Was looking at Turner's classifieds and found this!
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...o.asp?ID=36627
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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The offset for the E46 M3 wheels will not work on a Mini. Heck, the offset doesn't even work on the previous gen M3 (E36). Not to mention trying to stuff 9" wide wheels on the rear of a Cooper S!
 

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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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And they're 5 lug...
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dwjj
And they're 5 lug...
Now how did I fail to mention that?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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They are for my daugther's 5 lug BMW, those big 18's would be too big but they were nice.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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quite expensive it seems.. for a replica and cheapo tires..

did u check on bimmmerforums tire & wheel sales forum?
they have bunch of e36 fitment sets ...

www.bimmerforums.com
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Yes, the classified wheel&tire section is:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...play.php?f=170

just be sure to ask for pics of used sets.
 
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