What is AC Schnitzer?

AC Schnitzer is a third party tuning company based in Aachen, Germany, specializing in BMW and MINI cars, and BMW motorcycles.

Who made AC Schnitzer wheels?

Specifically made for BMW vehicles, AC Schnitzer wheels are designed and engineered in Germany. Lightweight, racetrack-tested and daring in design, AC Schnitzer is a market leader in BMW alloy wheels.

Are AC Schnitzer wheels forged?

These wheels look very dynamic and come in sizes up to 23″. AC Schnitzer AC1 Multipiece black. For high performance cars we also offered forged wheels. The forging process uses high pressure as well as temperature to form the metal blank.

How can you tell a real AC Schnitzer?

So unfortunately there is no way to tell which AC Schnitzer parts are still fitted to a car, except by visual inspection. If you’re lucky, the car will have a thick folder of paperwork with receipts for all the work done.

How do I know if my BMW rims are real?

If your BMW wheels are missing an official BMW stamp on the back or an “M” badge below the front center cap, this is also a sure sign of replica wheels. BMW OEM Wheels also feature a three-digit manufacturers code stamped near the valve stem.

Where are OEM BMW wheels made?

Based in Germany, Ronal is one of the largest wheel manufacturers in the world. They produced Style 132 seen on the X5, Style 199 seen on the 3-Series, and Style 214 seen on the X5 (seen above).

How do I know if my BMW wheels are real?

Are Chinese alloy wheels safe?

There are a few reasons why Chinese car wheels are often seen as safe. Firstly, the manufacturing process is closely regulated, and companies only use processes that have been proven to be safe.

What brand makes BMW rims?

The primary manufacturer for BMW’s alloy wheels is Beyern Wheels. They have a line of custom wheels exclusively for BMW. They even have specific designs for the 3, 5, 6, 7 series as well as the X3, X5, Z3 and Z4. They offer wheels in a variety of styles and finishes and they even incorporate the BMW logo in the center.