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10-09-2011, 02:10 PM
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recommended replica wheels
Hello all,
I have been on the board for a couple of weeks now and enjoy being here, there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. I just purchased a 2007 X5 4.8, Space Gray with 22000 miles: - Premium Package - Sport package - Technology Package - Comfort Access - Running boards - Active Steering - Cold weather Package - Premium sound - Rear Climate - Multi- =Confort seat w/lumbar - Ipod/USB - Entertainment sys (dvd) - 3rd row I have the 19" wheels and wanted to get the 20" 214; the OEM price is not friendly . Where can I find quality replicas. Who is using 214 replicas without vibrations and other issues? I notice that the replica's center bore is a little bigger than factory and the wheels are not as wide; and I correct in my statement?. For those who has replicas, do you run centering rings? I look forward to your responses. Thanks... 
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10-09-2011, 05:15 PM
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I used replica 214s for 3 yrs on my 4.8i with no problems.
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10-09-2011, 10:27 PM
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I am looking for the same 214 style, and have found some on eBay but am concerned over the quality for the price. I mean, $800 for 4 20" wheels is kind of scary. I spent $60k on my X5 so a couple grand in wheels is probably worth it.
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#5
10-09-2011, 10:48 PM
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Why do people call these "replicas" and not "cheap, third world counterfeits"???
No reputable manufacturer can legally copy these, so you are buying shady knock offs with no verifiable quality.
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10-12-2011, 12:51 PM
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Some of the posts presented on this topic is one of the things that make people dislike BMW owners. There's a sense snobbiness to the community. Everything more expensive not always better. I traded in my RRS for my 4.8 and the Range was way more expensive, but not better to me in any way. Hell, look at tires. I could pay the money and get the exact tire that came on my X, but they were awful...I'll wait for someone to disagree with that last point.
 There's nothing wrong with carrying the kids to and from school and to soccer practice on replicas. I would say that if you like in a place like DC that has awful streets, then yes, a wheel that can take 20-30 massive potholes per trip might be worth the money. But an everyday, grocery getter doesn't need $4,000 wheels to look nice and still be funtional.
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#7
10-12-2011, 05:47 PM
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#8
10-13-2011, 02:39 PM
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The transporting kid thing is starting to wear on me too. I mean come on....really? How many kids are transporting these days in old Geo Metros with no airbags....much less top of the line winter rubber on the rims, or forged rims? At that rate, why don't we just all buy tanks and transport our kids that way? That way you're OEM forged rims are still not as safe as my armor. It's really an example that has no end and no relevance. How many peoples parents even really drove them around in the best of the best vehicle? Heck I remember riding backwards in a station wagon and I turned out alright enough to be able to buy a BMW some day.
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10-13-2011, 10:20 PM
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I'll add my 2cents.... and will make this my 1st official post...
So today I became proud owner a '08 Alpine White 4.8i (partial thanks to RH71, his setup sold me on the car and look) my Cayenne S was a Victim of Hurricane Irene and it wasnt able to survive the 3ft of water it took in. RIP ok now onto the post. When i first got my Cayenne I decided to put 22" Turbo Replicas, they looked great, people loved them, truck drove awesome for a couple weeks, then the 60mph+ vibrations got worse and worse, no balancing could help it (i took them to 3 different shops) in the end i ended up with 2 broken rims and over a dozen bends..... this was running on a 35tire, already higher then the recommended 30tire, NJ roads are destructive. (oh did I mention they weighted 50lbs+ each, gas mileage suffered, bad.) Months Later fed up with the vibrations, I dropped down to New 20" Turbo II Wheels (also replicas) from oemwheelsplus / and put it down with a 45 thick tire, night and day, used them for months and they held up nice until the Hurricane ended it all. Do I support replicas Wheels, Yes! just make sure you know the specs and know what you're dealing with. Regardless i do believe Factory Wheels are just made better and to higher standards, my stock porsche wheels were clearly example of that. ....this is why I waited until I found a 4.8 with the 20" Sport Package, so I would have to waste my time and $$$ on new shoes. 
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#10
10-10-2011, 02:53 PM
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Reps are every where. Let's face it, most of the wheel manufacturers have some sort of casting company in China due to their lack luster policy on environment, labor laws, unions, etc. It's just down right cheaper.
However, when it comes down to it, the chinese copy. They don't engineer but rather reverse engineer. One day they cast XYZ wheels for XYZ and the next day same wheel but for ABC. Having purchased wheels for various vehicles, mainly mustangs which deal in a bunch of copy wheels, I can say that by no means will these wheels fail. Are they as good as quality as a reputable 'real' wheel company? no Would I use them for winter wheels or as a possible alternative to stock? yes Are they round? most of the time Do they balance? most of the time Just think of these wheels as a fake Louis Vutton purse- looks good, does the job and has the same effect. Will it last as long....probably not.
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