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[Surajdave]

I got sold a pair of rims and tires and I cannot tell if these 193m rims are reps or not. The seller claims they are but they all have the same tire size 245/40/18 which would mean they arent staggered correct? which would mean they are reps.

[Surajdave]

someone pleasehelp

[Slow_335i]

Post pictures of the rims. (front and back of them in detail)

most reps have no markings on them like oem

[Surajdave]

[edirtaynine]

looks legit to me. do all of them say "18x8" in the back of the spoke? if so, that's why they're all the same size. (all four are front wheels then) as for putting a 245 tire on them, no idea. you can put whatever you want, so that's up to the previous owner.

[Surajdave]

on the back of the wheel it says not original any idea if the oems say that?

[Surajdave]

and yes i think its just a square setup. thats what made me question that they were reps. because most reps are not staggered.

[Surajdave]

?

[///M3NACE]

I run non staggered on my oem setups it doesn't mean they are not oem. Check the widths on each rim and it could be he has 4 fronts or 4 rears. I sold many E46 M3 oem wheels that were 4 fronts or 4 rears.

BTW OEM weights don't mean anything. Most people get tires and get them done at a local INDY and use different weights and take off the old ones.

Honestly looks OEM to me but if you have doubts walk away unless they are cheap.

[Surajdave]

paid 450 for 3rims and 3 tires which are pirelli run flat 245/40/18.
Is that too much tire?

[edirtaynine]

Originally Posted by Surajdave

paid 450 for 3rims and 3 tires which are pirelli run flat 245/40/18.
Is that too much tire?

no, because you're still missing the 4th wheel/tire.

[gtabfknkdnme]

Originally Posted by DZhengHellaFlush

Okay Stagger is when the rear wheel is wider then the fronts. Now as far as OEM the only way is to know is when you hit a pothole/speedbump going about 40 and seeing if it bends or cracks. If it cracks its fake and if its still good it oem. Noob. Okay but really though. Just look at the paint finish, quality of the work, weight, feels solid, and all wheels will say the size.........
Oh shyte and the best sign is OEM weights on the wheel.

This comment is stupid as fck. All reps won't bend or crack on a pothole at 40.

[Phil325]

Originally Posted by edirtaynine

no, because you're still missing the 4th wheel/tire.

lmao

[N8N]

Looks like those have TPMS in them... tire rack gets $50 a wheel for those...

[Surajdave]

yes they do. Do you guys suggest going with a different square setup then 245/40/18.?

[edirtaynine]

Originally Posted by Surajdave

yes they do. Do you guys suggest going with a different square setup then 245/40/18.?

i suggest you not making a thread that you bought these for $450 and then posting a for sale thread asking for $500.

[bmbarclay]

reps. look at the ///M logo spot. the edges are squared off, my 193s are rounded. Also notice the small 13 on the face that I have on mine, I may be mistaken but I don't see that on these.

[bmbarclay]

authentic wheel:
These are very good reps, but not good enough to be OEM

[Surajdave]

Originally Posted by edirtaynine

i suggest you not making a thread that you bought these for $450 and then posting a for sale thread asking for $500.

Reason is I spent about 50+ dollars in gas money to get these and I price them there so people bargain down. Common negotiation tactics.