how to Differentiate between original oem rims and replica/imitation r
12-09-2006, 09:56 PM
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as stated at the titile above ....how can we tell??? nowdays ( in kl especially ) all the replica rims seems real....planing to get the original set ..but scared i would be conned.. :thumbsdown:
can anyone explain me how to diffrentiate between the oem rims and replica rims..!!! thank you
any sign or idicator that i can check or refer on the rims???
can anyone explain me how to diffrentiate between the oem rims and replica rims..!!! thank you
any sign or idicator that i can check or refer on the rims???
12-10-2006, 12:53 AM
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Honestly, I don't know.
Just buy from someone trustworthy. For your original OEM rims, you can be sure that quad_m can help you with it. Don't worry, he's very reputable and will not make it hard for you. Great price too!
Just buy from someone trustworthy. For your original OEM rims, you can be sure that quad_m can help you with it. Don't worry, he's very reputable and will not make it hard for you. Great price too!
12-10-2006, 08:00 AM
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I know that the OEM 166s are made by BBS. Look in the back of the wheels for BBS.
03-09-2007, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Maljers' post='400609' date='Mar 9 2007, 06:59 AM
What's the official BMW pricing for these rims?
The OEMs are beautiful...
08-15-2007, 12:02 AM
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the easiest way to tell whether rims are replica or not is by moving the center cap. The center caps on real rims fit perfectly and are very tight and cannot be moved. However with replicas, you can move them around in a circular motion
08-15-2007, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bosg' post='458901' date='Aug 15 2007, 04:02 AM
the easiest way to tell whether rims are replica or not is by moving the center cap. The center caps on real rims fit perfectly and are very tight and cannot be moved. However with replicas, you can move them around in a circular motion
Then the rims on my 5 day old 535xi must be fake, because the center caps move around if I push them.Argent60
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My Ride: 2004 545i, BMW Stainless Steel Pedals, #166 Rims
Anyone can make a good knock off. In all honesty I'm sure a high quality knock off could even pass by the dealership as oem. I would just by from a trusted source and someone with good customer service.