OEM Wheels vs. Replica OEM Wheels
02-07-2008, 01:29 PM
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Looking to buy a set of 19" 166 or 167 wheels. I can get the replicas which look identical w/ BMW caps+m logo on ebay for about 1500 or look to pay about double from BMW. Is it worth getting them straight from BMW or should I go with the replicas?
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='528580' date='Feb 7 2008, 02:29 PM
Looking to buy a set of 19" 166 or 167 wheels. I can get the replicas which look identical w/ BMW caps+m logo on ebay for about 1500 or look to pay about double from BMW. Is it worth getting them straight from BMW or should I go with the replicas?
Get new OEM from the dealer.
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='528580' date='Feb 7 2008, 05:29 PM
Looking to buy a set of 19" 166 or 167 wheels. I can get the replicas which look identical w/ BMW caps+m logo on ebay for about 1500 or look to pay about double from BMW. Is it worth getting them straight from BMW or should I go with the replicas?
02-07-2008, 02:22 PM
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Check out Garry at Newport BMW, new to E60 members for about $1500/set. He has a sticky on the parts and acc section.
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19" 167's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/167-M6-M5-1...sspagenameZWDVW
18" 166's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/166-M5-18-B...sspagenameZWDVW
$1500 for replicas is WAY TO MUCH! where were you looking that you found replicas for $1500??? there are sellers that offer the center caps for $30 a set... keep looking
orlee
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/167-M6-M5-1...sspagenameZWDVW
18" 166's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/166-M5-18-B...sspagenameZWDVW
$1500 for replicas is WAY TO MUCH! where were you looking that you found replicas for $1500??? there are sellers that offer the center caps for $30 a set... keep looking
orlee
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Modbargains sells them for $1523 w/ generals. Reps are as good as oem. Just get Miro reps!
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thanks for the input everyone. alot of mixed responses. i guess its alot to do with personal preference. still stuck on what to do.. 
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='528796' date='Feb 8 2008, 03:10 AM
thanks for the input everyone. alot of mixed responses. i guess its alot to do with personal preference. still stuck on what to do..
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it's a personal choice for sure.
As far as prices, my guess is that you were talking with rubber on the rims? I had a set of replicas on my last BMW 325ic and had no issues at all. I bent one of them in 5 years of driving, compared to 5 OEM rims in 3 years of driving.....yes I even bent the spare. In my opinion, the big things to compare are the weight and make sure the finish is exactly as you want it. I have seen some replicas that are either more matte finish or a lot brighter than OEM and they stand out as replicas. Get the weight and make sure the finish and clear coat are to your liking...but save the cash is my preference.
As far as prices, my guess is that you were talking with rubber on the rims? I had a set of replicas on my last BMW 325ic and had no issues at all. I bent one of them in 5 years of driving, compared to 5 OEM rims in 3 years of driving.....yes I even bent the spare. In my opinion, the big things to compare are the weight and make sure the finish is exactly as you want it. I have seen some replicas that are either more matte finish or a lot brighter than OEM and they stand out as replicas. Get the weight and make sure the finish and clear coat are to your liking...but save the cash is my preference.
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Originally Posted by orlee008' post='528615' date='Feb 7 2008, 03:39 PM
19" 167's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/167-M6-M5-1...sspagenameZWDVW
18" 166's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/166-M5-18-B...sspagenameZWDVW
$1500 for replicas is WAY TO MUCH! where were you looking that you found replicas for $1500??? there are sellers that offer the center caps for $30 a set... keep looking
orlee
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/167-M6-M5-1...sspagenameZWDVW
18" 166's from ebay $649.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/166-M5-18-B...sspagenameZWDVW
$1500 for replicas is WAY TO MUCH! where were you looking that you found replicas for $1500??? there are sellers that offer the center caps for $30 a set... keep looking
orlee