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Replica Alloy wheels - Any good?
03-16-2012, 09:42 AM
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Looking at 19" Spiders - I believe they are standard on the 550 msport
The Replicas I'm looking at are 1/4 the price of what BMW are selling the real thing for.
What do you guys think?
The Replicas I'm looking at are 1/4 the price of what BMW are selling the real thing for.
What do you guys think?
03-16-2012, 10:17 AM
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Some OEM BMW wheels have a history of cracks and failures - Some REPs don't. If you have a couple of specific manufacturers / sellers and styles, forum members might be able to provide you with their personal experience(s).
03-16-2012, 10:25 AM
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Here's where I'm looking:
http://eastcoastalloys.com/alloy/85/535r
By the way - is there anyone on 20" alloys on the M sport suspension? How is the ride?
http://eastcoastalloys.com/alloy/85/535r
By the way - is there anyone on 20" alloys on the M sport suspension? How is the ride?
03-17-2012, 02:11 PM
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Here's where I'm looking:
http://eastcoastalloys.com/alloy/85/535r
By the way - is there anyone on 20" alloys on the M sport suspension? How is the ride?
http://eastcoastalloys.com/alloy/85/535r
By the way - is there anyone on 20" alloys on the M sport suspension? How is the ride?
03-17-2012, 04:00 PM
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Anyone experienced any issues with damaged 20" tyres or rims? (this is my only concern) - Does M sport suspension on 20"s + medium pothole = trouble? Should I be safe and get 19's?
03-17-2012, 05:17 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Alpine White Premium package, Sport package, Nav, HUD, PDC
Where do you live? If there are a lot of potholes in your area, it might be safe to go with 19" wheels.
03-20-2012, 09:54 AM
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03-20-2012, 10:11 AM
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I would not vote for replicas, stick with OEM. Too much variance in quality as luigi524td described, you just never know what you're going to get. You can always look on the forums to find good pricing on 2nd hand shoes if new OEM is too expensive. I bought my HRE's on M5Board, very reputable seller.
03-20-2012, 10:38 AM
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I would not vote for replicas, stick with OEM. Too much variance in quality as luigi524td described, you just never know what you're going to get. You can always look on the forums to find good pricing on 2nd hand shoes if new OEM is too expensive. I bought my HRE's on M5Board, very reputable seller.