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    Are These Contours Genuine?

    Hello,

    Another simple question. Been looking for a decent set of Contours around my area to get the car back to how it came out of the factory. Found this:

    https://sacramento.craigslist.org/wt...559606850.html

    Do these look genuine to you? How can I tell if they're genuine?

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    They do not look original genuine contours. They do not have the M logo by where the lug bolts go. There would be a little place for the logo go even if it had fallen off

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    Nope.

    98 M3 sedan

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    Ah yes, forgot about that. Glad I asked.

    Thanks man!

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    These have quite a few red flags.

    1. No ///M badge sticker location.
    2. Incorrect offsets, all style 23 wheels (Contours) are ET41.
    3. Made in Italy, style 23's are made by Rondell, a German wheel manufacturer, I'm pretty sure they are all made in Germany.
    4. The hub side of the wheel looks wrong. Real contours have a flat hub mount surface, not raised like this wheel does.

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