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Old 02-17-2011, 05:12 PM
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http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/bmw/19-...heels-set.html


They look real good, Im thinking of making this purchase to put on my black 535I - Does the fitment sound right for a 535I - Thanks for your help
Old 02-18-2011, 05:42 PM
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Thats actually a pretty good deal for a SET. post pics if you get them.
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I haven't heard anything good about 172 reps...so beware. I'd just pony up and get the real deal...I did!
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Originally Posted by PlanB
I haven't heard anything good about 172 reps...so beware. I'd just pony up and get the real deal...I did!
Have you heard anything bad?
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Ok, those aren't too bad...., would love tonsee them installed...
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go oem, replicas will cost you more in the longer run
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I ordered These Wheels and Ordered the Tires - Will be Here Next Tuesday - How Does the tpms Work? Do they Have Sensors in my wheels now that I have to transfer Over
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Hopefully I wont Need to drop the car - I Like how it sits now
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Reps not always true...fitment might be off...durability might be suspect. Money saved is money spent IMO.
BTW...I've got a PHD from School of Hard Knox in these sorts of things
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Originally Posted by SoCAL545
I ordered These Wheels and Ordered the Tires - Will be Here Next Tuesday - How Does the tpms Work? Do they Have Sensors in my wheels now that I have to transfer Over
yes...take out tpms sensor and install on your new wheels.


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