20" Replica Wheels Style #168 from Eurotech VS Wheels and Caps
 

First of all, I want to thank mods of this forum. Great source of information for BMW owners. Well done!!!

After Googling and reading for 2 days now, I finally know what I want when it comes to wheels and tiers. From what i've been reading, the best price performance is to go with replica 20" Staggered wheels (9.5F/10.5R) and Toyo Proxes S/T tires 275/40/20 (front), 315/35/20 (rear). I found two sources on Ebay who can sell me the wheels that I want. Both suppliers seem to be well rated but there is difference in price for visually the same wheels. I will buy from one of these suppliers, but need your help to decide where to go and why.

Eurotech wheels made in California $945 + $200 Shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-ST...mZ180016999486

Wheels and Caps wheels made in Italy $799 + $100 Shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-9-...19513068QQrdZ1

I'm sure 20" wheels and wide tires is one of the major subjects when it comes to X5 and I hope to see your feedbacks here. Thanks.

I'm driving 2003 X5 3.0i, it is at 72,000KM now and still with original OEM Michelin Energy 235/65/R17 MXV4 Plus tires. Tire thread at 3/32 (time to change).

flip a coin

Not sure of either as never dealt with them. Did you check Lakeshore? I have bought from them and there wheels are made in Italy. Excellent packing and shipping.

I purchased a set from Eurotech and am happy with them. I think I paid a slightly higher price too. Another member here purchased a set from them and were slightly bent, but they replaced them.

Don't know anything about the other vendor. I think last time I checked, Lakeshore was at a much higher price. But that might have changed with more competition.

I pourchased the 4.8 replicas from Eurotech and I couldn't be happier. The other company might be cheaper but you get what you pay for

i purchased a set from eurotech and i must say, i couldn't be happier.
i had to return two rims since UPS damaged them in shipping. (then i had to wait an ungodly amount of time for the new pair....back order.)

however, even with all of that, i am truly happy!

Eurotech trying to sell me a wheels accessory pack for another $125.
Do I really need it?

dont forget to get the wheel-tire balanced

What's included in the wheels accessory pack? I didn't anything extra, used my original lugs, and everything was fine.

I purchased two front rims style 87's from wheels and caps last year. They were great to deal with and the rims were perfect. I am running 20's for the winter and needed 4 front rims all around to do so. I would use them again with out doubt.

May be this will help you
 

Evrotech is cheaper now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-ST...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like they just dropped the price. What you guys think of Michelins Latitude Tour HP tires. Looks like they have double the tread life compare to diamaris and it is all season tire.

I purchased my wheels from Wheels and Caps. I was very satisfied with them. And yes it is cheaper.

I would like to thank everyone for voting and your valuable feedbacks. Based on your votes, I finally went with Wheels and Caps deal. Along with Style 168 rims, I also ordered Michelins Latitude HPs Tires. It's been over a week and I still did not received anything. I hope, I will get them early next week.

:mad: Special note for Canadians, be prepared to drop another $500 to Canadian border dogs called Canada Customs. I was prepared to pay ~$100-$150, but not $500. They charged me for each rim and each tire separately.
In any case, at this point I don’t care anymore. I just want it on my car ASAP. Let me drive them for a few weeks and then I will share my experience.

What would that set w/the new michelins run you in US dollars?

Wheels and Cap $799 + $100 shipping
TireRack Michelin Latitude $1210 plus shipping depending where you are located.
And whatever it cost to get it mounted and balance.

I paid $2,459 including shipping. It cost me another $500 to pass the border, but i guess it got nothing to do with W&C.

I want a set too. Seems like the poll is 50/50 right now.
It's a hard decision.

Any bad experiences from any Wheels & Caps or Eurotech?
Heard OEM center caps fit W&C wheels but not sure about the Eurotech ones? Heard the center caps on some replicas are slightly different size and also sometimes rub off, fade, or fall off.

I got my set from Eurotech. They came with center caps. They are a little loose than OEM, but secure enough that they won't fall off. Come on by and examine them if you like. I have been happy with them :thumbup:

I bought my 177's from Wheels and caps...correct offset and NO hubrings, the wheels are machined to the correct hub size (very Important!). 2 arrived with blems/minor defects. I spoke to the owner and they overnighted 2 new wheels, had them the next day. When I had the tires put on I had them spin the wheels and they were all great as far as balance. Boxes said "Keystone" on them, the tire guy recognised the name and said they've had very good experience w/them. Nice quality wheels, great company to work with and by far the best price. Highly recommended from my experience.

Let us know for sure what you think of the Michelin Latitudes....no one has really reported how good or bad they are and they are definitly an alternative (a much longer lasting one per the ratings) than the Diamaris. Very interested in your thoughts once you get used to them.

SURPRISE - YOU MUST ALSO PAY TAX!!! CONSIDER THAT IN YOUR PRICING!!

You posted that you were happy after they replaced the damaged wheels and that "I would highly reccomend purchasing your replica rims from WAC, it is a good deal and they won't leave out in the cold."

I'm just a little confused.

Please read the rest of those threads, that was before I noticed multiple quality control problems, and before I had even bolted them up to the car. Since then I have been experiencing ride quality issues.

Does AFS (edited) make the style rims you want? I bought the AFS (edited too!) Type 87's and love them!

AFE or AFS? If you mean AFS then it is my understanding that they only make Style 87, and they are made in China, but they are powder coated and cost a little bit less then Wheels and Caps. It sounds to me like most everyone was happy with the overall wheel and ride quality of the AFS Style 87 replica. In retrospect I now wish I went with AFS, but I do love the Style 177 look I must say. Hindsight is 20/20.

I am on the waiting list for AFS Style 87 20" Staggered Silver Powdercoat.

These have caught my eye however:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-bm...1347QQtcZphoto