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hey everyone I just picked up a staggered set of m parallels for really cheap and I didn't bother to see if they were reps or not because of the price. But now that I'm looking at them I'm kinda interested. Are these reps?
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#2 ·
How much do they weigh?

Reps will usually be heavier, reps are for looks, originals tend to be for weight or aero as well as looks. Reps are cheaper because they are heavier (usually a different type of wheel construction). If it's a good quality rep, then reps are fine IMO if you're not doing drag racing. Not sure about those but if you post the weight, it might be able to determine by looking at the weight of the originals online, and then we can find if they are reps or not that way.
 
#3 ·
Based on the markings though they look genuine. I see BMW stamped on there. I don't know for sure, but I doubt that reps would do that as I think that would be considered counterfeiting and illegal.
 
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yeah that's what I was thinking but for the price this guy sold it to me for and how clean it is. I don't really believe they're real lol. they aren't bent, no cracks, and all hold air perfect
 
#6 · (Edited)
a close up of the insignia from your photos is the FUCHS one. so if they’re reps they really went full illegal on not just the BMW name but the Fuchs brand as well. this makes me think likely legit.
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