02-20-2021, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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BMW Style 744 21" X Line wheels have arrived!!
Hello all, some of you might have read/responded to my earlier thread asking about the tires available for the Style 744 wheels (275/40/R21 front; 315/35/R21 rear).
I've bit the bullet on ordering the wheels. Shout out to ECS Tuning for shipping the wheels out to me and gratitude to UPS for getting the 4 sizeable parcels to me through this winter storm in the US the past week. I've just received all 4 wheels in great condition (I think), and am ecstatic. The wheels cost an arm and a leg, but shipping fees were extremely reasonable and this was the cheapest I could find these and was really keen on getting them. I've just dropped off the wheels in for a ceramic coat at my local detailer (as part of a detailing package to ceramic coat the whole car to be done a little later). I did notice an indent on the exterior wheel barrel - appears in at least 2 of the wheels in a similar size and shape - anyone know if this is from the manufacturing process or something else? (see photos). Does not appear to affect anything though. The wheel face otherwise looks amazing. Looking forward to having the wheels/tires fitted in the coming weeks and likely more photos to come later. Also curious to see some sort of seam line along the length of the barrel on the wider 315 rear wheels. Not sure what they are (if they are indeed seams, it would make me question the rigidity of these OEM wheels). Let me know if anyone wants to know anything about the wheels before I get them fitted. I've taken the liberty to weigh them (since I couldn't find this info online). Approximate weight of the wheels (excluding tires and wheel caps): Front (mfg# 36116883761): 17.1kg / 37.7lb Rear (mfg# 36116883762): 18.4kg / 40.5 lb Cheers! Last edited by hiki08; 02-20-2021 at 10:23 AM.. |
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As a guy who has spent a fortune on wheels in the past across many brands and cars - a dent like that I would notify them.
It personally wouldn't bother me THAT much, but ask them to replace the wheel - or at the very least (which they will likely do to avoid replacement cost and shipping) give you a % refund. For the price of these wheels they should be 100% perferct.
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Any clue if it'll cause any actual issues? Seems like the top grey layer was pressed into the wheel by a clamp before the top grey layer dried, since it doesn't feel scratched up, just smoothly indented at that spot. |
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It's only cosmetic...should have no adverse effect on functionality.
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I don't want to make a fuss about it if it's only cosmetic, and it'll be hidden forever under the tires.
Really happy with the new wheels! Guess they are much more common the US though, based on photos I've seen. I have yet to see another G05 with these wheels here locally. |
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Thanks! I certainly think so haha. Keen not to mix in M Sport wheels, otherwise the 747 are really nice too imo.
Deliberating whether to also get the floating center wheel caps... but given how small these center caps are, probably barely noticeable by anyone - certainly not by me (inside the car). |
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The grey and the 744s on the X Line looks amazing!
And kinda jealous you guys don't need a front license plate. Edit: just realised it was to the side in your garage shot. No rules requiring it to be centered? |
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That's very interesting. I rented a car in Nevada and drove to Utah and Arizona once. Rental car didn't have front license plates. Hopefully didn't break any rules anywhere. Lucky I didn't drive to Cali.
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If it's a rental, you're not responsible for it. I'm required too (and got a ticket before) but risking it again for the love of the G05. I actually see more 19 and 20 around me. Only the 5.0 and M come with bigger wheels. 20 and 19 esp look so tiny. And the light color is not my thing. I'm so thankful my wife didn't like Coffee so we ended up with Cogna and these 21".
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I didn't get much choice with colour back then. Cognac and grey is nice. Think I've posted this photo comparison before in the general thread, but might put it here too in case anyone else is considering these wheels. Last edited by hiki08; 11-13-2021 at 10:23 AM.. |
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Rear wheels are wider than the front, hence the 2 different product codes. I'm not sure why the ECS Tuning website isn't show the 45e in the compatible vehicles list, but I don't see why they shouldn't fit. I'm sure I've seen peoples' photos of the 744 wheels on a 45e. You may message ECS to double check? |
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