Well I wasnt planning to modify the car when i got it, its you lot on here the bug is contageous . Yes they were genuine M3 wheels and they did fit had this discussion on Bimmerforums and so i went to try them before I bought them and they fitted quite nicely only thing to do was reduce the profile of the tyres to keep the rolling radius closer and have a bit more clearance just in case, but that wasnt really necesary as they fitted any way. Ive got cuple of pics on my fone I need to try and get on to the comp.