Style 214 20" wheels - Opinions Please!

[Essam Khafagi]

The X has been nice to me lately... I was prepared to pay 3000+ to replace the Hydo Steering Box... Today I took it to the dealer and it turned out to be in need for some lubrication at the Lower Steering Spindle. It is better than ever now and I only paid 65$ for this (at the dealer!) ... They also gave me 08 325i as a loaner for one day!

So, I decided to bring her a gift for being nice.. New wheels!
I was at the gas station today and I found a tyre shop there showing OEM style 215 wheels and tyres in black 21" ... I asked how much? He said I have another set that would fit your car better... He took me inside and I found almost brand new OEM 214s with Dunlop Runflats! He is asking for around 3000$ and I trying to get them for 2500$, or 1800$ for wheels only (I dont need runflats). The dealer sells the same set for more than 10,000$ !!

So, should I go for it? or save the money for un-expcted repairs?

[SapphireBlackX5]

Get the wheels

[Essam Khafagi]

Here is a pic for reference ... That's rasta's previous car

[NOVAX5]

save for repair. there is no point of having a new set of wheels that costs $3000 on a 8 years old vehicle.

[Essam Khafagi]

Originally Posted by NOVAX5

save for repair. there is no point of having a new set of wheels that costs $3000 on a 8 years old vehicle.

Even if I am planning to keep it for 2 more years? I only have 65k+ miles on the counter

[SapphireBlackX5]

The new wheels will "update" the look of your 8 year old car. Wheel mods are the best mods that one can do to a vehicle. If you like the look then go for it. 3K is not that much for wheels and tires if they are OEM.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

I'd put the 3k towards an E70. Those wheels are UGLY and too busy in my eyes. Looks like honeycomb. Maybe for $800 I might think about it.....NAHHH.

[TwinsPoppa]

I prefer the 214s! Though I do like the ones you have on your car too, the 214s would be a nice upgrade, IMO. In the end its whatever you prefer. I would try to get the wheels only w/o the tires.

[BlackE32_SilverE53]

If those wheels will make you happy, go for it!!! It is all about you and how you feel driving it..... I have a 15yr old car that I still put money into for upgrades and it has over 300K miles on it. My thing is it is paid for and I love to drive it so I am going to do to it what makes me happy. Who cares what others think!!!!

[franc x5]

go for it essam!!! that's a good price for an oem wheels with runflats. i got my 214 replicas for almost a year now and i love it..