First Post - Bmw Replica Wheels

[rmen13]

I just bought a 2000 323CI with 50,000 miles, auto w/steptronic, steel blue metallic with the aero kit for 18,000.

I need some new wheels i dont like the stock wheels that it came with. Does anyone know anything about these BMW replica wheels? http://www.aaarims.com/specials/bmw-3-18.shtml Are they the same quality as the OEM Brand wheels that are double the price? The M3 wheel looks nice, I want something along those lines.

[rmen13]

Anyone?

[dagoo98]

Replica rims are never as strong as OEM rims. The OEM rims are forged to make them stronger and the replica rims are not. They will bend in the first pothole and sometimes even come from the factory bent. If you live somewhere with smooth roads then maybe its worth it but if you have rough roads with potholes you will spend more just getting them fixed after you bend them. Its a trade off.

[Richie in Dublin]

There is also a weight issue.The replicas weigh in a lot heavier.Also you'll often find that while BMW Alloys have a 7.5" or 8.5" rear rim the replicas are the same all round