Replica rims?

paulpoko · 01-07-2013, 09:46 AM

Are replica rims good?
How heavy are they and is it worth buying?
Does the fitment matter if its a 330ci or 325ci?

LeMansteve · 01-07-2013, 09:53 AM

I personally would not consider replica wheels, but I'm sure many others here have had good experiences with them.

Mango · 01-07-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by paulpoko

Are replica rims good?
How heavy are they and is it worth buying?
Does the fitment matter if its a 330ci or 325ci?

Anybody can replicate anything. The answer will probably range from extremely dangerous/call 911 to omg these are so good.

Buy quality wheels that fit your car. Check out the sponsors and you can find wheels there which should be safe. like modbargains.

GL!

Brinkley · 01-07-2013, 10:31 AM

I've had replicas for a long while now. My experience has been very good. Personally for wheels/tires on a budget if I had it to do over again, I'd do www.tirerack.com you can get wheels for your car and tires already mounted to them. Install and done.

lsteg · 01-07-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinkley

I've had replicas for a long while now. My experience has been very good. Personally for wheels/tires on a budget if I had it to do over again, I'd do www.tirerack.com you can get wheels for your car and tires already mounted to them. Install and done.

While I do agree with the above statement....tirerack won't have that CSL look like ModBargains will. If you really want that OEM look minus the OEM price then I would go to MB or find a used set that just need refinished.

2¢

willsbma · 01-07-2013, 06:27 PM

I saw a set of csl reps for $599 somewhere. Ill try to find the link

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bratliff · 01-07-2013, 06:33 PM

Her you go.

http://www.umnitza.com/csl-replica-w...-4-p-1102.html

Poncho@home · 01-07-2013, 07:22 PM

I just picked these up

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...oys/ES2143285/

Got them on special before the holidays. I weighed them at 25.5 & 24.5 lbs.

I'm hoping that they will perform well, they certainly look good.

TallSkinnyMatt · 01-07-2013, 08:32 PM

I love my VMR CSL reps! Like Mango said... Look at sponsors and i'm sure you can find a great quality wheel!

VMRWheels · 01-08-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TallSkinnyMatt

I love my VMR CSL reps! Like Mango said... Look at sponsors and i'm sure you can find a great quality wheel!

umnitza · 01-08-2013, 09:26 PM

most of the reps we sell are very good and come in between 22-24 lbs.
Give us a call if you want tomorrow

aahmed2016 · 01-09-2013, 02:06 PM

I would avoid reps, unless the name is a good replica brand. I know a guy who bought a set of replica's, and woke up the morning after he mounted them to see them literally, like sideways watermelons.

pinoybmr3 · 01-09-2013, 03:25 PM

believed in the people with experienced in replicas, been using my VB3 From Velocity Motors for 4 years, fitment and offsets available on our cars, Have no complaints of whatsoever...

Poncho@home · 01-09-2013, 04:12 PM

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I would avoid reps, unless the name is a good replica brand. I know a guy who bought a set of replica's, and woke up the morning after he mounted them to see them literally, like sideways watermelons.

I find that hard to beleive. There is no difference between BMW replica wheels or the thousands of aftermarket wheels available out there. Amongst all non OEM aluminum wheels you might get some that are cheaply manufactured, but as long as they adhere to JWL & VIA certification, they shouldn't be that bad. If you you purchase from a reputable source, chances are they will be fine. Don't forget that OEM wheels are not made by car manufacturers, but wheel manufacturers, so most non OEM wheels are made by the same guys making the OEM wheels. For instance, Enkei is the wheel supplier for Subaru wheels.

Gheybe · 01-09-2013, 04:14 PM

Apex ARC-8s are technically replicas. But I dare you to find better wheels for the price.

With that said, pretty much everything is a replica of a brand wheel.

ryohei · 01-09-2013, 05:49 PM

There are two types of replica wheels. There are the ones produced by reputable companies such as vmr, and the shady ones by no name brands that are sold on eBay. You can trust the quality standards of the reputable brands, but id stay away from the others, they typically won't come with warranties

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ECSTuning · 01-10-2013, 11:12 AM

paulpoko - what style wheel are you looking for?

As for your fitment question. 330ci vs 325ci the wheel fitment will be the same.

THECLEANERBEAMER · 01-10-2013, 11:05 PM

I just put my vmr v718's on last week and I love them!

TallSkinnyMatt · 01-10-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by THECLEANERBEAMER

I just put my vmr v718's on last week and I love them!

More pics!!

THECLEANERBEAMER · 01-10-2013, 11:15 PM

Haha in due time haven't really taken many pictures its cold but I will soon

01-07-2013, 09:46 AM	#1
paulpoko Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 11 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Replica rims? Are replica rims good? How heavy are they and is it worth buying? Does the fitment matter if its a 330ci or 325ci?

01-07-2013, 06:27 PM	#6
willsbma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: north babylon NY Posts: 1,930 My Ride: 99 323i View My Garage	I saw a set of csl reps for $599 somewhere. Ill try to find the link Sent from my DROIDX using Bimmer App __________________ Matte Black Kidney Grilles \| Smoked Tails \| Clear Corners \| Mtech II Bumper \| Hotchkis Springs \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| M3 Spoiler \| 20% Tint WTB: Black sun visors & grab handles - PM ME!

01-07-2013, 06:33 PM	#7
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 349 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	Her you go. http://www.umnitza.com/csl-replica-w...-4-p-1102.html __________________ '02 330i M/T '00 Z28 '95 325 Vert

01-07-2013, 08:32 PM	#9
TallSkinnyMatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,098 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	I love my VMR CSL reps! Like Mango said... Look at sponsors and i'm sure you can find a great quality wheel! __________________ My Progress Thread

01-08-2013, 09:26 PM	#11
umnitza 877•486•6489 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 16,243 My Ride: E39M5, Sequoia View My Garage	most of the reps we sell are very good and come in between 22-24 lbs. Give us a call if you want tomorrow __________________ Join Our Facebook! - Check Out Photos, Talk to Customers, Ask Us Questions! Call US 877 486 6489 Available: 9am-5pm M-F

01-07-2013, 10:31 AM	#4
Brinkley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: asheville NC Posts: 1,424 My Ride: 99 328i, 02 325ic View My Garage	I've had replicas for a long while now. My experience has been very good. Personally for wheels/tires on a budget if I had it to do over again, I'd do www.tirerack.com you can get wheels for your car and tires already mounted to them. Install and done.

01-07-2013, 07:22 PM	#8
Poncho@home Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Laval, Quebec Posts: 413 My Ride: MY04 330Cic ZSP View My Garage	I just picked these up http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...oys/ES2143285/ Got them on special before the holidays. I weighed them at 25.5 & 24.5 lbs. I'm hoping that they will perform well, they certainly look good.

01-09-2013, 03:25 PM	#13
pinoybmr3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverstone Posts: 3,832 My Ride: low and slow View My Garage	believed in the people with experienced in replicas, been using my VB3 From Velocity Motors for 4 years, fitment and offsets available on our cars, Have no complaints of whatsoever... __________________ Mods: Vmr VB3 staggered wheels, H&R sport cup kit, P46 with Orion V2 with Canbus xenon, Magnaflow exhaust, Aluminum pedals. Roque RSM, Interior xenon lights, Oem alarms, M3 steering wheel, carbon fiber wrap interior, K&N intake, Mtec II bumper, Kenwood with Pandora and 2x12's sub and amp, RCR tails, OEM clear sides and front, black kidneys and roof spoiler. Last edited by pinoybmr3; 01-09-2013 at 03:28 PM.

01-09-2013, 04:14 PM	#15
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,047 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	Apex ARC-8s are technically replicas. But I dare you to find better wheels for the price. With that said, pretty much everything is a replica of a brand wheel. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

01-09-2013, 05:49 PM	#16
ryohei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 39 My Ride: '06 325ci w/ sport View My Garage	There are two types of replica wheels. There are the ones produced by reputable companies such as vmr, and the shady ones by no name brands that are sold on eBay. You can trust the quality standards of the reputable brands, but id stay away from the others, they typically won't come with warranties Sent from my SCH-I535 using Bimmer App

01-10-2013, 11:12 AM	#17
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,359 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	paulpoko - what style wheel are you looking for? As for your fitment question. 330ci vs 325ci the wheel fitment will be the same. __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

01-10-2013, 11:05 PM	#18
THECLEANERBEAMER MR.CLEAN ;) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,055 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	I just put my vmr v718's on last week and I love them! __________________ Instagram:thecleanerbeamer

01-10-2013, 11:15 PM	#20
THECLEANERBEAMER MR.CLEAN ;) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,055 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Haha in due time haven't really taken many pictures its cold but I will soon __________________ Instagram:thecleanerbeamer

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