Where to get? Style 437 M Wheels M2/M3/M4 replicas

MASHCT · 04-24-2017, 05:10 PM

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Hello all,
I was wondering if any of you can help me. I am looking to put 437m wheels on my car and I don't know if I should do 18" or 19". I know what the specs are for the 19" because of the posts that I have read. I appreciate that information. But if I were to do 18" what spec should I do? I saw the post that I have quoted but I don't know if all 4 wheels are the same or staggered. I was looking at doing either 18x8.5et35 and 18x9.5et38 or 19x8.5et35 and 19x9.5et44. Your help would be great appreciate. Thanks

Howdy!

I did 18x8's with OEM tires. Rears fit perfectly, fronts there is a teeny tiny bit of stretch. When the tires wear, I am likely going square set up.

The offsets on my wheels (make by Replika; style R163) are +35 offset. There is no rubbing at all. Rears sit pretty much flush with the fender. Fronts are pushed a little farther out than stock, but still tucked. Makes the gap look smaller without having to lower the car.

The "machined" part of this wheel is really painted and it's a "smoked" tint. The black parts are matte.

I just went to a wheel shop & had the "machined" part of the wheel actually machined & then, had the rim clear coated. Looks WAY better.

Joe240 · 04-25-2017, 01:36 AM

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I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. I have seen pictures of your car and I was wondering when you turn and go over bumps do your tires hit your wheel arch or no? Also, I have tried contacting oem concepts but I haven't gotten any response. I sent him an inquiry last Wednesday. Is that where you got your wheels from, If not where did you get them from? Also I love the look of your car btw

No rubbing under any circumstances. I'm still on stock suspension though which is why. If lowered then there'd be rubbing front and back. Front could be solved with some camber or rolling front fender. Back could be solved with a 255 tire instead of 265s.

Yes, got my wheels from OEMConcept. They were pretty quick getting back to me last year. Surprised they haven't reached out to you yet. Thanks for the compliment btw

K9GunSlinger · 05-07-2017, 08:32 AM

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Looks awesome!

Can I get a best price quote shipped to 92840? Southern California, USA

m235J · 05-09-2017, 01:27 PM

[QUOTE=Joe240;20984455]Staggered 19x8.5et39 front 19x9.5et44 rear 235/35f 265/30r Continental DWS06. That's my car in case it wasn't apparent

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What tire size would you recomend for a 18x8 +45? I would like a meaty tire.

Joe240 · 05-09-2017, 02:31 PM

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Staggered 19x8.5et39 front 19x9.5et44 rear 235/35f 265/30r Continental DWS06. That's my car in case it wasn't apparent

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What tire size would you recomend for a 18x8 +45? I would like a meaty tire.

235/40 if doing a square setup with 18x8et45. Might be able to swing a 245/35 but I'd err on the side of caution until you can test it out.

d_a_m · 05-16-2017, 11:42 PM

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Howdy!

I did 18x8's with OEM tires. Rears fit perfectly, fronts there is a teeny tiny bit of stretch. When the tires wear, I am likely going square set up.

The offsets on my wheels (make by Replika; style R163) are +35 offset. There is no rubbing at all. Rears sit pretty much flush with the fender. Fronts are pushed a little farther out than stock, but still tucked. Makes the gap look smaller without having to lower the car.

The "machined" part of this wheel is really painted and it's a "smoked" tint. The black parts are matte.

I just went to a wheel shop & had the "machined" part of the wheel actually machined & then, had the rim clear coated. Looks WAY better.

Thanks for the detailed explanation! That's why I'm not
Convinced with the black machine faced either and want to see what they look like after the work you did. I want mine to look more like the original 437m but the silver part is too light.
Thanks!

Joe240 · 05-17-2017, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW ADDICT

Howdy!

I did 18x8's with OEM tires. Rears fit perfectly, fronts there is a teeny tiny bit of stretch. When the tires wear, I am likely going square set up.

The offsets on my wheels (make by Replika; style R163) are +35 offset. There is no rubbing at all. Rears sit pretty much flush with the fender. Fronts are pushed a little farther out than stock, but still tucked. Makes the gap look smaller without having to lower the car.

The "machined" part of this wheel is really painted and it's a "smoked" tint. The black parts are matte.

I just went to a wheel shop & had the "machined" part of the wheel actually machined & then, had the rim clear coated. Looks WAY better.

I'd also like to see what your machined face looks like after the actual machining. Thinking about getting mine stripped and repainted as the fronts look like the clear coat is eating away.

MASHCT · 05-19-2017, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MASH65

I'd also like to see what your machined face looks like after the actual machining. Thinking about getting mine stripped and repainted as the fronts look like the clear coat is eating away.

Hey Joe,

There is a Show N Shine contest this weekend in CT - I am really going to be detailing my car tomorrow (Sat 5/20). I will take pics of the machined wheels.

Unfortunately, I have no close ups of the smoked finish, I will try & find the best shots I do have.

I will post the machined wheels - and lemme tell ya right now, you will NOT regret it. The shop I went to did an incredible job - super fine machining, clear-coated the entire wheel. The flares I get when the vehicle is parked are awesome. I wish I could see the wheels in motion.

They look more like the real M split-spoke wheel & the machining beats the painted silver look, hands down. Blew me away for sure.

MASHCT · 05-20-2017, 11:26 PM

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I'd also like to see what your machined face looks like after the actual machining. Thinking about getting mine stripped and repainted as the fronts look like the clear coat is eating away.

Here you go, Joe!
Jim

MASHCT · 05-20-2017, 11:30 PM

You can see how much darker they are in this shot.

Tomorrow when I am at the show, I will take pics of the car, full view.

MASHCT · 05-20-2017, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MASH65

Thanks for the detailed explanation! That's why I'm not
Convinced with the black machine faced either and want to see what they look like after the work you did. I want mine to look more like the original 437m but the silver part is too light.
Thanks!

Check out pics of machined face.

d_a_m · 05-22-2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MASH65

You can see how much darker they are in this shot.

Tomorrow when I am at the show, I will take pics of the car, full view.

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Originally Posted by MASH65

You can see how much darker they are in this shot.

Tomorrow when I am at the show, I will take pics of the car, full view.

Bravo! Amazing!

bowhun2r · 05-28-2017, 07:44 AM

Hi guys... great looking cars in this thread with the 437M wheels.

I've placed my order for my M240. Should be arriving sometime in July and I'm searching for wheels.

I've seen the Alutec Drive wheels in 18x8 form and I like them. My plan is to do a square setup with 245/35 PSS.

OEM replied back to my inquiry regarding the 18x8.5 et?? (they didn't tell me the offset). I'm hoping someone may know the offset of their 18x8.5 wheel and if a 245/35 PSS square setup will work on an xdrive stock suspension. I'm not planning on lowering the car and roads in Western PA are better suited for an 18" wheel (although I love the 19" wheels in this thread...just can't take the risk here).

Thanks,
Scott

edit... et35 and I just placed my order for 18x8.5 et35

XutvJet · 05-28-2017, 11:23 PM

FYI - The 18x8.5et35 will not work with a 245/35 in the front. It works with Alutecs because they're 18x8et43.

bowhun2r · 06-05-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

FYI - The 18x8.5et35 will not work with a 245/35 in the front. It works with Alutecs because they're 18x8et43.

Thanks XutvJet After many many PM's with Anthony... I'm going with 235's and et39 (they will mill 4mm off). Hoping I made the right decision. Both the Alutec and OEM's 437m's look great.

BMW ADDICT · 06-08-2017, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bowhun2r

Hi guys... great looking cars in this thread with the 437M wheels.

I've placed my order for my M240. Should be arriving sometime in July and I'm searching for wheels.

I've seen the Alutec Drive wheels in 18x8 form and I like them. My plan is to do a square setup with 245/35 PSS.

OEM replied back to my inquiry regarding the 18x8.5 et?? (they didn't tell me the offset). I'm hoping someone may know the offset of their 18x8.5 wheel and if a 245/35 PSS square setup will work on an xdrive stock suspension. I'm not planning on lowering the car and roads in Western PA are better suited for an 18" wheel (although I love the 19" wheels in this thread...just can't take the risk here).

Thanks,
Scott

edit... et35 and I just placed my order for 18x8.5 et35

I have sent 2 DM's and posted on their page and haven't received any response. How did you receive a response already. I have been trying to get an inquiry for 2 months now and no luck. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated

bowhun2r · 06-08-2017, 08:56 AM

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I have sent 2 DM's and posted on their page and haven't received any response. How did you receive a response already. I have been trying to get an inquiry for 2 months now and no luck. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated

OEMconcept Anthony responded (and answered about 10 different questions) very quickly. Hoping he sees this shoutout to him.

My order won't be shipping to mid month... looking forward to them.

Wish you luck.

Scott

**OEMconcept** · 06-08-2017, 09:54 AM

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I have sent 2 DM's and posted on their page and haven't received any response. How did you receive a response already. I have been trying to get an inquiry for 2 months now and no luck. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated

I just realized that you posted a visitors message as opposed to sending us a PM. Check your inbox, I sent you over all the info for your set of 437M wheels!

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Originally Posted by bowhun2r

OEMconcept Anthony responded (and answered about 10 different questions) very quickly. Hoping he sees this shoutout to him.

My order won't be shipping to mid month... looking forward to them.

Wish you luck.

Scott

Hey Scott, thanks for the shoutout! The shipment is due to land the week of the 19th! Everything is set up and ready on our end, so as soon as they get in we will fulfill all the pre-orders!

Kailec · 07-06-2017, 11:04 PM

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Here you go, Joe!
Jim

Hey quick question, I see you mentioned you got the R163. When I search that I see wheels that are a darker grey but here they look a lot lighter. Is it that they come in different shades or is this the result of your machining? I was looking for the shiny silver look, not a fan or darker wheels.

Kailec · 07-06-2017, 11:09 PM

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Looks awesome!

Hey there, can I ask which model of replica wheels you sell? I like the shape of the R163, but I like the colouring of the R61 (satin black) from Dai Replicas. These look nice but I'm wondering if it's the sunshine making it look brighter. Also, how much for the 18" ones? Do you have something in 18x8? My tires are 225/45/R18.

Joe240 · 07-07-2017, 06:05 AM

The OEMConcept ones are great and are shiny from the factory. It's apparently real machining and not painted like (my understanind) the DAI ones are just painted. I know they're really machined because I have under paint rust spots forming on my machined areas because I had these wheels on during winter here in Germany. I didn't know that Germany used large salt for the roads and the under paint rust spots are from salt chipping the clear coat allowing moisture to get under the clear coat. I need to have my front wheels refinished when I move back to the US in August so I can get them back to new. Note to all: Not recommended for winter driving >.<

Mia m3 · 08-24-2018, 05:36 PM

Hi where do I order a set in 18x8.5 et 35 or 39?

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bowhun2r Private First Class 88 Rep 114 Posts Drives: F22/B58 M240xi Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Steeler Nation iTrader: (0)	Hi guys... great looking cars in this thread with the 437M wheels. I've placed my order for my M240. Should be arriving sometime in July and I'm searching for wheels. I've seen the Alutec Drive wheels in 18x8 form and I like them. My plan is to do a square setup with 245/35 PSS. OEM replied back to my inquiry regarding the 18x8.5 et?? (they didn't tell me the offset). I'm hoping someone may know the offset of their 18x8.5 wheel and if a 245/35 PSS square setup will work on an xdrive stock suspension. I'm not planning on lowering the car and roads in Western PA are better suited for an 18" wheel (although I love the 19" wheels in this thread...just can't take the risk here). Thanks, Scott edit... et35 and I just placed my order for 18x8.5 et35 Last edited by bowhun2r; 05-28-2017 at 12:49 PM.. Reason: found the answer I was looking for
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XutvJet Major General 5551 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	FYI - The 18x8.5et35 will not work with a 245/35 in the front. It works with Alutecs because they're 18x8et43.
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