How would i be able to tell if they are genuine where there copies made,what kind of price should i be paying dont want to pay over the odds for them.
M5 THROWING STAR ALLOYS
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palerider325icab
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I have been offered a set of m5 throwing star alloys with good tyres but in need of tlc.
How would i be able to tell if they are genuine where there copies made,what kind of price should i be paying dont want to pay over the odds for them.
How would i be able to tell if they are genuine where there copies made,what kind of price should i be paying dont want to pay over the odds for them.
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pacerpete
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Original BMW M5 wheels have a detachable centre (the throwing star bit) they are held on from behind by 5 spline drive bolts (which can often snap or round off when attempting to remove them ) . The council copies are a single piece casting. Make sure you carefully inspect the 5 spokes that the centre is bolted to as they are known for cracking through the bolt holes. A nice set with good tyres fetches about Ԛ£500 , a crap set with corroded centres, kerbed with crap tyres Ԛ£150 ish.
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palerider325icab
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Cheers mate these are genuine then as they have the removable centre bit.The alloys look okay buy could do with a refurb in time to come.He is looking Ԛ£200.I have not seen them as yet only a pic.