I have reached peace--I am getting the OEM 19" #166 wheels
11-16-2006, 12:50 PM
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After my terrible experience with the replica 19" #166 wheels, I have been driving with my OEM 17" wheels for the past couple of months.
I have finally given in and determined that the 19" OEM #166s are the only way to go. The total cost with mounting, etc. will be $1800, and I already spent $1,000 for the replicas (without the tires that I can use again).
For a leased car with only 29 months left, this is an expensive price to pay in total, but I think that it is worth it.
I will be ordering from bmwwheels.com, as they seem to have the best deal.
Sorry that I will not be able to stay as one of the site's experts on hubcentric rings (after trying every hubcentric ring solution to fix my vibration problem with the replicas).
I am finally at peace with spending all of the extra money on OEMs, and I am looking forward to rejoining the fun conversations on #166 wheels.
Best to all,
Richard
I have finally given in and determined that the 19" OEM #166s are the only way to go. The total cost with mounting, etc. will be $1800, and I already spent $1,000 for the replicas (without the tires that I can use again).
For a leased car with only 29 months left, this is an expensive price to pay in total, but I think that it is worth it.
I will be ordering from bmwwheels.com, as they seem to have the best deal.
Sorry that I will not be able to stay as one of the site's experts on hubcentric rings (after trying every hubcentric ring solution to fix my vibration problem with the replicas).
I am finally at peace with spending all of the extra money on OEMs, and I am looking forward to rejoining the fun conversations on #166 wheels.
Best to all,
Richard
11-16-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='356934' date='Nov 16 2006, 10:50 PM
I have finally given in and determined that the 19" OEM #166s are the only way to go.
Richard
11-16-2006, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='357088' date='Nov 16 2006, 06:11 PM
Great choice, wish I could put them on my XI
11-16-2006, 05:53 PM
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How much are OEM 166s? Over here in thailand they're like 500+ each. So total to over 2500+ with tires. Replicas are like 250 each. How much did you pay for your OEM 166 a piece and also the tires, monacobmw? 
11-16-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='357107' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:53 PM
How much are OEM 166s? Over here in thailand they're like 500+ each. So total to over 2500+ with tires. Replicas are like 250 each. How much did you pay for your OEM 166 a piece and also the tires, monacobmw?
Why gamble?