Replica Wheels causing problems
08-18-2008, 10:50 PM
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I purchased some really sharp looking wheels (rims & rubber) off of the internet and had them shipped to me (Replicas). I upgraded from the factory 17" to 18" with all seasons. To be safe I had them installed and speed balanced by a BMW dealership. There was a very noticeable vibration/shake starting at about 40kmh. I had the wheels checked and rebalanced twice before putting my factory wheels back on and retiring my beautiful rims to my storage unit.
I didn't want to pay the $4500 for nicer wheels from the dealership...but ended up wasting $1500 on these tires. Does anyone have any advice or referrals where I can get some well priced wheels for my car?
I didn't want to pay the $4500 for nicer wheels from the dealership...but ended up wasting $1500 on these tires. Does anyone have any advice or referrals where I can get some well priced wheels for my car?
08-18-2008, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by callctr2000' post='649639' date='Aug 19 2008, 01:50 AM
I purchased some really sharp looking wheels (rims & rubber) off of the internet and had them shipped to me (Replicas). I upgraded from the factory 17" to 18" with all seasons. To be safe I had them installed and speed balanced by a BMW dealership. There was a very noticeable vibration/shake starting at about 40kmh. I had the wheels checked and rebalanced twice before putting my factory wheels back on and retiring my beautiful rims to my storage unit.
I didn't want to pay the $4500 for nicer wheels from the dealership...but ended up wasting $1500 on these tires. Does anyone have any advice or referrals where I can get some well priced wheels for my car?
I didn't want to pay the $4500 for nicer wheels from the dealership...but ended up wasting $1500 on these tires. Does anyone have any advice or referrals where I can get some well priced wheels for my car?
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08-18-2008, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jdhart73' post='649654' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:21 AM
Hopefully you tried some Hubcentric Rings for your wheels? Odds are that aftermarket knock offs will not have the same inner diameter as the factory. I am sure you tried this but thought I would throw it out there. Also, if that is NOT the problem then get your money back..the wheels could be bent or have some sort of factory defect?
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I had similar problems with my previous wheels (replicas) even with rings. Then I asked a workshop to make rings and problems got solved.
I suggest hubcentric rings made by aluminium!
08-18-2008, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='649657' date='Aug 19 2008, 12:27 AM
+1 for hubcentric rings. Check it!
I had similar problems with my previous wheels (replicas) even with rings. Then I asked a workshop to make rings and problems got solved.
I suggest hubcentric rings made by aluminium!
I had similar problems with my previous wheels (replicas) even with rings. Then I asked a workshop to make rings and problems got solved.
I suggest hubcentric rings made by aluminium!
Thanks for the advice - I will check out the rings.
08-19-2008, 08:09 AM
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I also roadforced balanced my replica rims and winter tires at the local Porsche dealership and the rims and tires are as smooth as silk.
08-19-2008, 08:24 AM
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YEA I JUST GOT A PAIR OF rep wheels by miro.. no vibraton at all... the hub rings really work.. the car drives great.... the tires are kinda loud by no vibration at all....G/L 
08-19-2008, 09:13 AM
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What kind of reps. did you go with? I have 19" Miro 346's and have only great things to say about them!
08-19-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='649916' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:13 AM
What kind of reps. did you go with? I have 19" Miro 346's and have only great things to say about them!
Learned my lesson on the tires for sure.
08-19-2008, 08:17 PM
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Damn! +1 for hubcentric rings, that's most likely the problem. If not maybe a wheel or two are seriously warped!
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