M5 replica wheels..
08-09-2009 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='970031' date='Aug 9 2009, 02:56 AM
08-09-2009 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='970052' date='Aug 9 2009, 06:32 AM
BUY OEM please....aftermarket not worth the headache!
There are many fine non-OEM wheels. Like anything else you get what I pay for.
Whenever I cheaped out on aftermarket wheels, I paid for it in bends and cracks. The last set of aftermarket wheels I bought for my last car before this one (Infiniti M45 Sport) were expensive but, unlike the cheap crap wheels I used to buy for my winter set, those wheels did not bend in the winter.
08-09-2009 | 07:09 AM
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So let me get this clear. Even though the replicas meet all OEM standards, DOT standards - there are claims here that they "aren't as good as OEM?"
That makes no sense - how/why is this possible? I've seen plenty of posts on this forum and others with replica wheels being fine. I realize you get what you pay for - but decent replicas aren't cheap. They replicate design - that's it.
That makes no sense - how/why is this possible? I've seen plenty of posts on this forum and others with replica wheels being fine. I realize you get what you pay for - but decent replicas aren't cheap. They replicate design - that's it.
08-09-2009 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='970116' date='Aug 9 2009, 11:09 AM
So let me get this clear. Even though the replicas meet all OEM standards, DOT standards - there are claims here that they "aren't as good as OEM?"
That makes no sense - how/why is this possible? I've seen plenty of posts on this forum and others with replica wheels being fine. I realize you get what you pay for - but decent replicas aren't cheap. They replicate design - that's it.
That makes no sense - how/why is this possible? I've seen plenty of posts on this forum and others with replica wheels being fine. I realize you get what you pay for - but decent replicas aren't cheap. They replicate design - that's it.
08-09-2009 | 09:13 AM
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There just aren't that many wheels that work for the xi models, especially oem wheels. When I was considering an xi, I was planning on getting the Miro M6 replicas. Actually, I'm still looking at those for my 535i for a winter set.
If you want oem wheels, you might try looking at 3 series wheels. If I remember correctly, the offset will work for many of them.
If you want oem wheels, you might try looking at 3 series wheels. If I remember correctly, the offset will work for many of them.
08-09-2009 | 10:17 AM
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Those days of the $1600 for a set are OVER... M166 from Garry are $2100 now...
Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='969912' date='Aug 8 2009, 11:38 PM
Please don't go with replicas. You may get vibration, plus all kinds of other problems.
A full set would be $1600 new if you get them from Garry at Newport or other places.
Save money by getting General Exclaim tires rather than PS2s.
Don't sacrifice the wheels!!!!!!
I have never heard anyone complain about OEMs.
A full set would be $1600 new if you get them from Garry at Newport or other places.
Save money by getting General Exclaim tires rather than PS2s.
Don't sacrifice the wheels!!!!!!
I have never heard anyone complain about OEMs.
08-09-2009 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lsungmo' post='969771' date='Aug 8 2009, 08:39 PM
hi,
I am looking to get new wheels for my car (E60 530xi) and I like the M5 replica wheels..
I noticed that most of the wheels that I saw had offset of 20ET..(I believe 40-45ET would work on my car)
does anyone know if there is m5 replica wheels for xi fitment?
I am looking to get new wheels for my car (E60 530xi) and I like the M5 replica wheels..
I noticed that most of the wheels that I saw had offset of 20ET..(I believe 40-45ET would work on my car)
does anyone know if there is m5 replica wheels for xi fitment?
Good luck!
