Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 21, 2017 I have these Style 32s which do not have a huge amount stamped or cast into them- "BMW", the offset and width on the front, and a couple of seemingly random numbers and two dating stamps on the back. Is there any definitive way to tell if these are real or junk- before I waste money tidying them up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 21, 2017 If it has those stamps in between the bolt holes then id say they are most likely legit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted March 21, 2017 Weigh them? Real style 32's are pretty light, knockoffs will probably be heavier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 "Most likely legit" is what I have settled on, too. So, to refurbing them- any recommendations on which paintstripper to use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 before you do that, are you sure the centre bore is 74.1 (since it looks like you want them for your E39?) You should be able to check from the widths + offset by checking on the chart http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/32 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 Got pics? Usually it's obvious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 lots of these style 32 wheels get a refurb and all the casting numbers on the face get ground/sanded off etc style 32 have all there numbers on the front face . like this numbers became very faint when layers of paint go over them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 Yes they are E39 fitment, they came on the 520 (why the heck else would anyone buy a 520...) No photo (too lazy) but they have the same kind of thing as Brent's photo has- BMW, 1892961, 2, 8Jx17, IS20 cast into the front. The rear side has HLB, 3.527 and some date stamps cast into it and 17T and T16E stamped into the hollow depressions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 you should be fine. ET20 on a 8x17 is standard for E39 fitment and if it had the stamps like brents photo then it will be legit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Mint. So what paint and paint stripper is everyone using in their wheel refurbs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 I have a vapour blaster so that strips wheels for me. But I'm.using diggers at the moment's.as long as it's paint not powder you should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 ! I have a vapour blaster so that strips wheels for me. But I'm.using diggers at the moment's.as long as it's paint not powder you should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
