Thoughts on replica wheels
09-12-2009, 02:23 PM
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I am thinking about getting m5 replica wheels but I'm not sure about the build quality of replica wheels and whether or not I should purchase replicas. Thanks 
09-12-2009, 02:25 PM
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DON'T DO IT! The M5 reps are especially bad in quality. The last thing anyone needs is to risk a terrible ride with cheap rims.
09-12-2009, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1005795' date='Sep 12 2009, 06:25 PM
DON'T DO IT! The M5 reps are especially bad in quality. The last thing anyone needs is to risk a terrible ride with cheap rims.
09-12-2009, 02:53 PM
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If you want a first hand information from a former owner of miro m6 replicas then you can pm me.
i had 20x9 fronts and 20x10 rears with offsets of et 20 and et25. I can answer any question you will have about miro's.
i had 20x9 fronts and 20x10 rears with offsets of et 20 and et25. I can answer any question you will have about miro's.
09-12-2009, 05:36 PM
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Stay away from replicas.
If you do a search here, you will find a great percentage of people have had vibration problems.
I bought M5 replicas, and they vibrated like crazy. Then I bought OEMs.
The overall cost of the replicas, hubcentric spacers, multiple balancings to try to get things right = $1200.
If you get replicas, at least try to get some that are 72.56 mm inner bore. These fit on the 5-series.
If you do a search here, you will find a great percentage of people have had vibration problems.
I bought M5 replicas, and they vibrated like crazy. Then I bought OEMs.
The overall cost of the replicas, hubcentric spacers, multiple balancings to try to get things right = $1200.
If you get replicas, at least try to get some that are 72.56 mm inner bore. These fit on the 5-series.
09-12-2009, 06:22 PM
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Well made high quality wheels are a big part of a BMW's ride, handling, road noise etc
Stay away from reps, they mostly suck and when you get bad ones it's aggravating as hell trying to sort out the vibration issues. Not to mention the time an money spent trying to get it right.
Stay away from reps, they mostly suck and when you get bad ones it's aggravating as hell trying to sort out the vibration issues. Not to mention the time an money spent trying to get it right.
09-12-2009, 08:05 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Based on what I've read here for almost two years I would not buy replicas. It seems like Miro and VMR may be the exception, but unless the styles they offer suit you, I would avoid them. 2 cents.
