My wheel dilemma
11-06-2008, 04:01 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i...Black/Auburn, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Cold Weather Pkg, Active Steering, Heated Rear Seats
So I purchased reconditioned M6 wheels from a local company that I do business with. I got a great deal and they look great. I was originally told that they were OEM but after looking into it a little more it turns out that they made a mistake. These wheels are actually reconditioned replica's. They told me that I can return these and wait for a set of OEM's, however it will probably be a while before they get any in stock. So i decided that I will put these on the car tomorrow and see if they fit without needing spacers or rings. If they are good then I will keep them, if not, return and wait. I have two questions...
1. Can I tell if the wheels are hub-centric without mounting the tires and driving it? Or will I be able to tell right when I put them on.
2. Should I just be patient and wait for some OEM's? or will I be fine with these replicas
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P.S...the finish looks great and the wheels feel pretty light.
1. Can I tell if the wheels are hub-centric without mounting the tires and driving it? Or will I be able to tell right when I put them on.
2. Should I just be patient and wait for some OEM's? or will I be fine with these replicas
thanks
P.S...the finish looks great and the wheels feel pretty light.
11-06-2008, 04:17 PM
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IMO, you paid for OEM's not replica's. I would wait for the OEM's. It's worth the wait. GL with your decision. 
11-06-2008, 04:58 PM
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- If you paid alot, than demand some OEM rims ASAP, or get a refund.
- If you got a killer deal, and the wheels are in perfect condition, than keep it.
11-06-2008, 05:01 PM
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wait for the OEM!!! 
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11-06-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='714374' date='Nov 6 2008, 05:17 PM
IMO, you paid for OEM's not replica's. I would wait for the OEM's. It's worth the wait. GL with your decision.
11-06-2008, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='714403' date='Nov 6 2008, 09:02 PM
+1. man sorry to hear about that David. good luck with that.
11-06-2008, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerDC' post='714413' date='Nov 6 2008, 06:15 PM
yea.. pretty annoying. I did get them for pretty cheap so if I end up with them I'll still be happy. But I think OEM is worth the wait
I like the way you are thinking, worth the wait
. Great choice with style 167's
But GL with your choice and have fun!