Advice on Alloy Wheel Type

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Aquila1701
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Post Mon May 02, 2016 12:52 pm

Hi guys,

Sorry that this is only my second post but I was looking to see if anyone could advise me on the type of alloys that are on my E30?

I've had a look at the wheel reference page (which is awesome by the way) but I can't see any that match exactly. My FIL mentioned that these are the original wheels but whilst I can see some that are similar in the Wheel Guide, the BBS wheels shown while are the closest - either appear to have too many spokes or too few, and the triangular detailing on the inner wheel appears to be a bit more simplistic than those show.

Any advice appreciated!

Image link below:

http://imgur.com/yC67714

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chu346
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Post Mon May 02, 2016 6:53 pm

Look like Tsw hockenhiem, does it not say under the cap?
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Post Mon May 02, 2016 7:37 pm

If no details under center cap of wheel, remove wheel and look for numbers or names.

If covered deep in brake dust oven cleaner works wonders as a one off deep clean

I'm saying they are aftermarket wheels from the nineties, possibly SMITHS
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Post Mon May 02, 2016 9:49 pm

Definitely TSW wheels i think i had a similar set on an escort years ago. ....as above hockenheim rings a bell. ...
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Post Tue May 03, 2016 7:49 pm

Great thanks for the reply guys. I'll have a peek under the cap next time I'm free and report back!