Replica M5 wheels
12-08-2005, 07:21 AM
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
12-08-2005, 07:29 AM
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Welcome gpt 
Here are my 2 cents on replicas :thumbsdown: for the money you are paying for this great car, why treat it to a cheap pair of rims 
if not OEM, then at least a good aftermarket brand(BBS,ect,ect.)Just my opinon 
Here are my 2 cents on replicas :thumbsdown: for the money you are paying for this great car, why treat it to a cheap pair of rims if not OEM, then at least a good aftermarket brand(BBS,ect,ect.)Just my opinon
12-08-2005, 07:30 AM
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Welcome to the forum! It's allways nice with new members. Check out normans car
12-08-2005, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='208725' date='Dec 8 2005, 11:30 AM
Welcome to the forum! It's allways nice with new members. Check out normans car
12-08-2005, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Berlin.BMER' post='208723' date='Dec 8 2005, 11:29 AM
Welcome gpt Here are my 2 cents on replicas :thumbsdown: for the money you are paying for this great car, why treat it to a cheap pair of rims if not OEM, then at least a good aftermarket brand(BBS,ect,ect.)Just my opinon
Here are my 2 cents on replicas :thumbsdown: for the money you are paying for this great car, why treat it to a cheap pair of rims if not OEM, then at least a good aftermarket brand(BBS,ect,ect.)Just my opinon
12-08-2005, 11:55 AM
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sry his name is norham. check this link out to send an email to him. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showuser=1577
I'm not 100% that his wheels are replicas. Don't blame me if im wrong
I'm not 100% that his wheels are replicas. Don't blame me if im wrong
12-09-2005, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by gpt' post='208715' date='Dec 8 2005, 06:21 PM
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
Hello gpt and welcome
Try the Search mode of this site.
Replicas are what they are :thumbsdown: but you do no get a lifetime warranty for OEM M5 wheels either.
You go not get a lifetime warranty for anything; Timberline boots nor for life itself!
Do not buy replicas and get ride of your RF tyres1
12-09-2005, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by gpt' post='208715' date='Dec 8 2005, 11:21 AM
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
I'm new to the forum as I am picking up my 06 530 in a few days. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the replica M5 wheels being sold by a variety of wheel/tire companies. The price for OEM seems pretty high although I'm aware of 'you get what you pay for'. There are some that have a lifetime warranty on the finish and I found that intriguing. Any experiences good or bad?
Thanks
And I'd agree with others: change (and sell) those runflats while you are at it. You will NOT regret that move; and maybe, your dealer will give you a break on a total swap-out package price.
Good luck,
Ray Hull
12-09-2005, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: 530 2006
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I wonder what wheels do you have now? Plz post pics when you picked it up!
12-09-2005, 11:15 AM
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Used to have Allesio (Italian manufacturer) replicas on my 330Ci. Did not last 3 months during 1 winter.
Yes, much more affordable, but as English people say: "I am not rich enough to buy cheap things!"
Either buy OEM or proven brands like: BBS, OZ, Momo.
Yes, much more affordable, but as English people say: "I am not rich enough to buy cheap things!"
Either buy OEM or proven brands like: BBS, OZ, Momo.