Today I saw a 740 w/ deep dish/lip "M" parallel wheels. Are they OEM? Never seen them before. And I mean a considerable lip, esp. in the rear. My 750 is a Sport, and has the OEM regular "M" parallel wheels, but the lip on them is nothing compared to the wheels I saw today. Anyone know if they are indeed OEM? And if so, where can I get a set (hopefully not from the dealer)? And I'm assuming that since I saw 'em on a 740 there are no fitment issues w/ them?

Thanks!
~Ramy

They were probably replica M-Pars that you seen.
I have replica ones on my car (20") which BMW
didn't offer. 18" were too small for my satisfaction
but I have grown to luv them, and will eventually
buy a set of OEM M-Pars.

Today I saw a 740 w/ deep dish/lip "M" parallel wheels. Are they OEM? Never seen them before. And I mean a considerable lip, esp. in the rear. My 750 is a Sport, and has the OEM regular "M" parallel wheels, but the lip on them is nothing compared to the wheels I saw today. Anyone know if they are indeed OEM? And if so, where can I get a set (hopefully not from the dealer)? And I'm assuming that since I saw 'em on a 740 there are no fitment issues w/ them?

Thanks!
~Ramy


Definitely not OEM, as there was only one combination made for the E38 (8" front, 9.5" rear) and only in an 18" size.

Any idea of the wheel diameter?

Not sure. I'll see if I can go back and check it out, maybe even snap a few photos.

Not oem.

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these perhaps?

I like those. Replicas? Where can they be purchased?

oooooooooweeeeeee ditto on ^. where can i find a set

+2...i like those!

not sure where to get in the US. I've found a set that I'm waiting for delivery in the UK. I will let you guys know as soon as I get them :)

+2...i like those!
+3 :D:D

Hello

Can anyone please tell me where i get those Wheels??



thanks

greets kj.

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=995

Thanks for the Link!

Its Shame are those Wheels only available in 19". In 20" i would buy it now!



greets kj.

20 is too big I think, but that's me :)

20 is too big I think, but that's me :)

20 is perfect. 22 is too big. and that is me :)

20 is perfect. 22 is too big. and that is me :)

I agree, but it also depends on the wheel. For example, my old chrome 20s looked bigger than 20

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/repaint4.jpg

but my new wheels most people confuse with 19 or even 18s

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/calendernormal.jpg

Lip is overrated....

Lip is overrated....

Neva!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/bmwwheel.jpg

+3 :D:D

+ Eleventy

I have those deep dish wheels on my BMW 850ci. I'll post up the pictures. I have 19's.

The big difference between the OEM - or original 18" MPars and the rest is plain and simple weight and strength. The OEM MPars are forged where 99.9% of the aftermarket replicas are NOT!

This weight makes a big difference in ride, remember unspung weight...and the negitives. It even effects performance to a lesser degree - you can tell the difference. Just ask anyone that has taken their OEM MPars off and put the style 95's on from late model 740's. They all say they can definetely tell the loss.

There is a reason that BBS RS's, ForgeLines, BMW OEM MPars, etc. cost more - the forging process is more expensive to produce.

Oh, lastly there is the safety factor - if that means anything.