[wdeerfield]

Originally Posted by mlev

I wanted to buy these but how off the machined part is compared to OEM bothered me too much. Also more shallow concave and not forged were turn-offs. Unfortunately it's really easy to point out the replicas in pictures and real life. But they are a great option if you don't care about that stuff.

That lower left picture is on OEM wheels i thought. Check that rear fitment. definitely looks like OEM to me

[mlev]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

That lower left picture is on OEM wheels i thought. Check that rear fitment. definitely looks like OEM to me

Nope those are reps...the machined part is a light silver and not dark like OEM. Probably just the tire size.

[wdeerfield]

Originally Posted by mlev

Nope those are reps...the machined part is a light silver and not dark like OEM. Probably just the tire size.

thats incorrect. he confirmed in another thread they are OEM
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=36

you can see his response to a DM in his profile:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/member.php?u=277291

[mlev]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

thats incorrect. he confirmed in another thread they are OEM
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=36

you can see his response to a DM in his profile:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/member.php?u=277291

Must be the lighting then because my OEM 437ms do not look like that and neither do most others. It may be the replica shallow concave as well that makes them look lighter:


Compared to replicas: