Couldn't agree more...we have seen a ton of bent, broken and cracked wheels this winter with all the crazy potholes. Of those, 80% were aftermarket wheels that are just not as strong as the OE wheels.

I guess the lesson is that even though wheels might look cool etc., there is a reason the OE wheels are more expensive than the look a-likes.

That said, I stare at an X6M all day right outside my parts office on the showroom floor. The knock-off wheels the OP owns are a good match and look darn nice. I also like the 214's on the E53 as well. I sold a set of the Ferric X5M/X6M to a 4.8 E70 owner and after he had the rear wheels set machined a little to fit the hubcentric, they looked great as well.

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2005 X5 4.4i Sport- Highland Green Metallic / Natur
2005 330ci ZHP- Imola Red / Alcantara
1991 ///M5 - Alpine White / Black
1970 BMW 2002 - Red / Tobacco


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