OEM 167 wheels vs Replica Miro 167's
02-27-2008, 08:26 AM
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Hey all, I am looking for some thoughts on some wheels. I was thinking of buying some Replica Miro 167 (M6) wheels for my new ride and I was wondering how they look in real life compared to the OEM 167's wheels. Has anyone compared them up close or side by side?
I originally looked at the replica 166 (M5) wheels, but they look quite different from the OEM version. The angle of the center hub is off, plus theres a line around the outter edge of the rim that the OEM wheels dont have. In other words the knock off 166's suck in comparison.
In pictures the Miro 167's look almost identical, but I dont want to judge anything by pictures, so Im looking for feedback, thanks fellow board members!!!!
I originally looked at the replica 166 (M5) wheels, but they look quite different from the OEM version. The angle of the center hub is off, plus theres a line around the outter edge of the rim that the OEM wheels dont have. In other words the knock off 166's suck in comparison.
In pictures the Miro 167's look almost identical, but I dont want to judge anything by pictures, so Im looking for feedback, thanks fellow board members!!!!
02-27-2008, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='536712' date='Feb 27 2008, 12:26 PM
Hey all, I am looking for some thoughts on some wheels. I was thinking of buying some Replica Miro 167 (M6) wheels for my new ride and I was wondering how they look in real life compared to the OEM 167's wheels. Has anyone compared them up close or side by side?
I originally looked at the replica 166 (M5) wheels, but they look quite different from the OEM version. The angle of the center hub is off, plus theres a line around the outter edge of the rim that the OEM wheels dont have. In other words the knock off 166's suck in comparison.
In pictures the Miro 167's look almost identical, but I dont want to judge anything by pictures, so Im looking for feedback, thanks fellow board members!!!!
I originally looked at the replica 166 (M5) wheels, but they look quite different from the OEM version. The angle of the center hub is off, plus theres a line around the outter edge of the rim that the OEM wheels dont have. In other words the knock off 166's suck in comparison.
In pictures the Miro 167's look almost identical, but I dont want to judge anything by pictures, so Im looking for feedback, thanks fellow board members!!!!
02-27-2008, 08:59 AM
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I ran their LM replicas 18x8f 18x9r and didnt have a issue. Alot of the 3 series people in Socal run Miro's, put purest like the original flavor of Factory rims. I think their site is Altwheels.com give them a call
02-27-2008, 09:01 AM
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from what i've seen and read...go with the oem's
02-27-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='536732' date='Feb 27 2008, 10:01 AM
from what i've seen and read...go with the oem's
I agree. OEM quality and reliability
02-27-2008, 10:57 AM
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But what if you want the Time Attaxxxs? Why won't BMW offer their wheels powder coated blizzizzack with a pimpin red pin stripe? Explain that one all you OEM guys.
Actually, to be serious for a minute, I do like the look of black rims on a silver car, and I would consider buying Miros for my car for that purpose. I would do so with the understanding that in 12-24 months I would be tired of them and probably put them on Ebay and dump them and get some BBS or something.
Actually, to be serious for a minute, I do like the look of black rims on a silver car, and I would consider buying Miros for my car for that purpose. I would do so with the understanding that in 12-24 months I would be tired of them and probably put them on Ebay and dump them and get some BBS or something.
02-27-2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='536757' date='Feb 27 2008, 12:52 PM
I agree. OEM quality and reliability
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