Replica M wheels?

[Roku35]

Older CL listing for Replica M wheels. Did someone make this style as a replica to the original? Looks almost real with emblem and all. 18" wheels staggered set. I don't know the offset yet. I got an email reply that they are still available.

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/1447328181.html

[e24mpwr]

Replicas were made. They tended to be REALLY heavy...

[sixseries]

those honestly look very authentic. id check them out and look on the back for clues, those are quite valuable, and i'd like to see them on a sixer for shit n giggles

[Roku35]

those honestly look very authentic. id check them out and look on the back for clues, those are quite valuable, and i'd like to see them on a sixer for shit n giggles

What would I be looking for on the back?

[sixseries]

probably a part number, some sort of bmw or german stamp. go on the e39 m forum and ask what the back of their m wheels say

[detroit635csi]

There are alot of companies that make those rep wheels, especially the e39 m5 style... i know because thats what I was planning on getting before i jumped on the wheels that I currently have.
There is a company somewhat local to me that manufactures replica wheels and offer these wheels as well, they look to be a good set.
(http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com)

anyhow, like Lee said, the reps either tend to be heavy, or lighter and not forged. If I were still on the hunt for reps I would look at the heavier ones, as it seems the lighter unforged wheels have a tendency to bend and crack alot easier, that might not be an issue where you live, but up here in Michigan, if you have a cheap set of wheels, they wont last too long at all..