BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 18" ET:52 8J Styling 385 6796213

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BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 18" ET:52 8J Styling 385 is an original BMW rear alloy rim, designed for 1 and 2 Series models. Featuring the distinctive Styling 385 design and an elegant silver finish, it provides a solid foundation for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance or building a matching set of wheels. By maintaining specific BMW parameters, the rim ensures predictable handling and correct hub fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6796213-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6796213
• Substitutable numbers: 6796213, 36116796213
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Rim diameter: 18"
• Rim width: 8
• Offset (ET): 52
• Hole diameter: 120
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Purpose and BMW compatibility

This rim is designed as a rear axle component for BMW F20, F21, and F22 series vehicles, ensuring proper fitment with the suspension geometry and braking system. The construction based on BMW standards allows for maintaining factory handling characteristics while facilitating installation without the need for spacers or modifications.

Thanks to the use of original mounting hole geometry and a properly selected offset, the rim works with factory BMW bolts and hubs, which translates into stable mounting and safe operation.

Aluminium construction and performance characteristics

The rim is made of a lightweight aluminium alloy, which helps reduce unsprung mass compared to steel solutions. This results in more precise suspension response, better tyre-to-road contact, and higher refinement of the chassis system. The aluminium construction also promotes efficient heat dissipation from the braking system.

The rim's dimensional parameters have been selected to allow for the installation of performance-profile tyres, while providing an appropriate compromise between comfort and handling precision. The applied offset and rim width support stability at higher speeds and during dynamic manoeuvres.

Styling 385 – aesthetics and functionality

The Styling 385 pattern is a signature BMW combination of dynamic styling and functionality. The arrangement of the rim spokes promotes effective cooling of the brake discs while giving the car a modern look that is consistent with the body lines. The silver finish blends well with both light and dark paintwork, accentuating the side profile of the car.

For users who want to preserve the original character of the vehicle, using this rim design is a beneficial solution – it allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with other BMW equipment, without the "aftermarket" tuning effect.

Condition, application, and practical advantages

The rim comes from the Wheels category and is a used item, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new OEM parts. It works well both as a replacement for a damaged rim and as a base for refurbishment – such as sandblasting, powder coating, or polishing, according to the user's individual requirements.

The main advantages of this model include:

• original BMW construction, ensuring proper fitment to the rear axle,
• aluminium build that helps reduce unsprung mass,
• consistent, factory Styling 385 design,
• possibility of using the rim as a base for professional refurbishment.

Expanding your wheel set and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel and tyre area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional rims, winter sets, or axle configuration kits, check out the available parts in the BMW Wheels category.

For those who want to take an informed approach to purchasing second-hand rims and the process of refreshing them, we recommend our guide article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which discusses key aspects of selection, condition verification, and alloy wheel refurbishment.