Wheely different M3

I think those in fig 2 were on post 95 M3 Evo's.

From when I 1st had my 1st E36 M3 in 1998, like most people, I had  the dealer change my wheels from the ones you have, to the double spoke polished ones show here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF92&mospi d=47432&btnr=36_0202&hg=36&fg=15

///Mister_G wrote: Why was that oola? The style/finish/size? I see a lot of the 5 spoke style on saloons. Are mine the 'unloved' style?

Personally, I prefer the style that you have (either fig 1 or 2), I like the design and they look a bit more individual.   Is your bad wheel split or twisted, if not why don't you get your rim refurbished - be as good as new once done!

I think it was style and finish at the time .... but I actually like the style now as they are quite rare now as you're finding out!

Yes your right about the sizes .... yours are 7.5 in all way round where as the type II's had an optional 8.5 inch rear, just like the M Double spokes pictured in my previous post.

I do remember the motoring press saying that the handling was more progressive on the smaller 7.5 inch wheels all round as opposed to the offset 7.5 front and 8.5 inch set up ...