[VisualEcho]

Just a word of caution to those buying the 763M wheels in ANY finish, make sure you check the wheels thoroughly when you get them, don't just have them mounted. I recently purchased a set (new, from BMW) and 2 of the wheels had issues. These wheels have been made for years, so it's highly likely you'll get different dates of manufacture on them (as I did), and different degrees of matte and semi-gloss as a result.

Evan at Getbmwparts.com took care of me on them, but it's worth noting that issues are possible, so take the time to check them thoroughly.

[okla_m2c]

I know this is an old post, but wanted to chime in here. Found some 763M for dirt cheap - ~$1400. I knew this deal was too good to be true, and upon closer inspection, I'm pretty sure they were replicas. To the seller's credit, they never mentioned "OEM", just said "763M styled".

But man did they look legit. The things that threw me off were the offsets and dimensions of the wheels. I believe OEM only comes in 19x9 and 19x10's. The ones I found came in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. Also no stamping on the outer edges, only on the inside of the spokes.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by dookayy

I know this is an old post, but wanted to chime in here. Found some 763M for dirt cheap - ~$1400. I knew this deal was too good to be true, and upon closer inspection, I'm pretty sure they were replicas. To the seller's credit, they never mentioned "OEM", just said "763M styled".

But man did they look legit. The things that threw me off were the offsets and dimensions of the wheels. I believe OEM only comes in 19x9 and 19x10's. The ones I found came in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. Also no stamping on the outer edges, only on the inside of the spokes.

Everyone and their brother makes a 763 knock-off, but I don't think I've seen any that were 9.5 & 10.5 besides Richland Forged, and certainly not for $1400. I think you mean 8.5 & 9.5.

[okla_m2c]

Yes, you're correct. 19x8.5 and 19.9.5's, my bad.

[PHX102]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Just a word of caution to those buying the 763M wheels in ANY finish, make sure you check the wheels thoroughly when you get them, don't just have them mounted. I recently purchased a set (new, from BMW) and 2 of the wheels had issues. These wheels have been made for years, so it's highly likely you'll get different dates of manufacture on them (as I did), and different degrees of matte and semi-gloss as a result.

Evan at Getbmwparts.com took care of me on them, but it's worth noting that issues are possible, so take the time to check them thoroughly.

Was your only issue the slight color variation due to different batches or was there more going on?

You ended repainting/powder coating anyway, did this solve all your issues? I know you moved on anyway, but curious if I have anything else to look out for.

I'm so back and forth I drive myself crazy!

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by PHX102

Was your only issue the slight color variation due to different batches or was there more going on?

You ended repainting/powder coating anyway, did this solve all your issues? I know you moved on anyway, but curious if I have anything else to look out for.

I'm so back and forth I drive myself crazy!

The wheels are just, well, not manufactured to a high standard. It surprised me, really, since I had seen nothing in any posts saying so, and I would expect the BMW guys to look at the details, but they don't.

The 763M is a forged wheel, yes, but SAI does a terrible job on the finish. I've now seen several sets and many times they don't match (all finishes have this problem), and they have issues with the paint.

Mine had dirt in the paint here and there, and what looked like issues with the metal in spots, but turned out to be in the paint. Everything was corrected with powder coating.

[PHX102]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

The wheels are just, well, not manufactured to a high standard. It surprised me, really, since I had seen nothing in any posts saying so, and I would expect the BMW guys to look at the details, but they don't.

The 763M is a forged wheel, yes, but SAI does a terrible job on the finish. I've now seen several sets and many times they don't match (all finishes have this problem), and they have issues with the paint.

Mine had dirt in the paint here and there, and what looked like issues with the metal in spots, but turned out to be in the paint. Everything was corrected with powder coating.

Wow, that's pretty bad, huge variation in color! That really surprised me too. Thanks for posting.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by PHX102

Wow, that's pretty bad, huge variation in color! That really surprised me too. Thanks for posting.

Most guys just have them put on and never stick them side by side, so they just don't notice. They don't look closely at their wheels either, if they did they would notice that the finish is crap.

And let me say with clarity that Evan at getbmwparts.com went the extra mile to make sure my set was perfect in the end, and he did it for a friend of mine as well. If you're going to buy 763M's, get them from Evan, he will take care of you by checking them to make sure they match before they ever ship. Great dude. Oh, and the best part? They also have the best price.

[Wakka]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Most guys just have them put on and never stick them side by side, so they just don't notice. They don't look closely at their wheels either, if they did they would notice that the finish is crap.

And let me say with clarity that Evan at getbmwparts.com went the extra mile to make sure my set was perfect in the end, and he did it for a friend of mine as well. If you're going to buy 763M's, get them from Evan, he will take care of you by checking them to make sure they match before they ever ship. Great dude. Oh, and the best part? They also have the best price.

Did you get them recently? I tried to get the gold wheel/tire set and they are apparently sold out till February.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by Wakka

Did you get them recently? I tried to get the gold wheel/tire set and they are apparently sold out till February.

No, this past April, and they were black.

There is a perfect gold set in the FS forum right now...

[Wakka]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

No, this past April, and they were black.

There is a perfect gold set in the FS forum right now...

Ah, thanks man! I didn't see that one I will pm him now. Appreciate it!

[smknjoe]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Most guys just have them put on and never stick them side by side, so they just don't notice. They don't look closely at their wheels either, if they did they would notice that the finish is crap.

And let me say with clarity that Evan at getbmwparts.com went the extra mile to make sure my set was perfect in the end, and he did it for a friend of mine as well. If you're going to buy 763M's, get them from Evan, he will take care of you by checking them to make sure they match before they ever ship. Great dude. Oh, and the best part? They also have the best price.

I second this recommendation. Great prices, yes. More importantly, great service.

I got my gold set from him last fall. I didn't notice any issues, but I'm not as much of a perfectionist as VisualEcho (I did put them on myself though. )