OEM and Replica to Joe Blow on the street will look IDENTICAL. In fact, unless you tell a person that they are replicas, they would have to measure the roundel or look for possible BWM insignias. The wheels look that good. IMO, I would almost always by reps over OEM ,unless the deal was insane, on a X5. It would be different on a M3 or something performance oriented where wait does make a difference.

The only thing to makes sure of replicas is that they have a structural warranty. The X is very heavy and 'cheap' replicas will bend under the weight over time.

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