For those looking for a cheaper alternative to 162's...

4nroots · 10-24-2005, 07:08 PM

www.tiretrends.com (a canadian tirerack so to speak) has a 5 series replica with the right offset to fit our cars. it almost looks like a 162 but not quite....they are $229 per wheel (canadian dollars) for 18 x 8 wheel. i ordered a set for my winter setup (18")

here is the link:

http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel_cata...p3?wheelID=598

and a pic:

shipping is very reasonable (especially for canadians), and for those in ontario, you only have to pay GST

Sho · 10-24-2005, 07:17 PM

Those are good looking with reasonable price. If they offer 18x8.5 would be even better.

Mark · 10-24-2005, 07:22 PM

Replica wheels wont give you the sturdyness of OEM wheels.

4nroots · 10-24-2005, 07:23 PM

true...but for most people, i think they would suffice

JVFan · 10-24-2005, 09:24 PM

In most parts of Canada it is not worth the cost to get OEM wheels for winter...some have even gone the route of steel wheels because of the sand, salt and ice.

shuzmaker · 10-24-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4nroots

[url]... i ordered a set for my winter setup (18")

Please post some pics when you have them on your ride.

4nroots · 10-24-2005, 11:30 PM

i'll definitely post pics once i have them on

spaner · 10-27-2005, 09:41 PM

First post = hello all

My 325 is now in production so I can now start ordering my goodies

Did you get these wheels yet?

I found what i think is an indentical set in US - from victoriatire - they are just what I want for my winter set (coupled with Dunlop M3)but I have no idea of the quality of these wheels

10-27-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Replica wheels wont give you the sturdyness of OEM wheels.

IMO, non OEM rims are MORE sturdy than oem aluminum alloy rims. Aftermarket copies are usually heavier AND made of steel.

Personally I would try to pry a set off of a 330i owner that isn't happy with the 162's for the same $$$.

4nroots · 10-28-2005, 01:10 AM

i would love to get another set of 162's, but there aren't too many for sale

i'll post pics once i get these wheels on the car

Dante · 11-23-2005, 10:25 AM

It´s a replica of 18" type 124 on e60.

ZenDriver · 11-23-2005, 10:40 AM

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Replica wheels wont give you the sturdyness of OEM wheels.

Yea... but at $230 Canadian, the replicas are nearly disposable...

That's what, $3 US? Buy 2 sets!

shad951 · 11-26-2005, 07:42 PM

The 17" version from Victoria Tire does not fit the 330i. They rub on the brake caliper. I am in the process of returning the set I bought from them. If you end up going with a set of these wheels buy the 18" version from Tiretrends. Do not buy from Victoria Tire. Their customer service or whatever you want to call it sucks. I am still trying to return these wheels that "they guarenteed" would fit my 330i. Finally had to call Visa and let them handle it.

8t · 11-26-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

It´s a replica of 18" type 124 on e60.

thanks for sharing. looks good on the 5 ser. how would they look on the E90 ??

bt

4nroots · 11-27-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenDriver

Yea... but at $230 Canadian, the replicas are nearly disposable...

That's what, $3 US? Buy 2 sets!

haha.....would have been true a few years ago, but courtesy of Mr George Dubya, the opposite may be true in the near future

4nroots · 11-27-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 8t

thanks for sharing. looks good on the 5 ser. how would they look on the E90 ??

bt

here's how they look on the E90...got them for my winter setup

ssam · 11-27-2005, 11:44 PM

Wow very-very nice !!!!!

I was considering ASA wheels........not anymore

8t · 11-28-2005, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4nroots

here's how they look on the E90...got them for my winter setup

looks good, thanks for sharing the pics.

bt

ssam · 11-28-2005, 10:28 PM

what kind of wheels do you have 8t, beyern ?

they re very nice

Dante · 11-29-2005, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ssam

what kind of wheels do you have 8t, beyern ?

they re very nice

You´ll find everything in this thread!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6191

Nemis · 12-01-2005, 06:59 AM

my 162 replica 17"

10-24-2005, 07:08 PM	#1
4nroots Subluxator 65 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	For those looking for a cheaper alternative to 162's... www.tiretrends.com (a canadian tirerack so to speak) has a 5 series replica with the right offset to fit our cars. it almost looks like a 162 but not quite....they are $229 per wheel (canadian dollars) for 18 x 8 wheel. i ordered a set for my winter setup (18") here is the link: http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel_cata...p3?wheelID=598 and a pic: shipping is very reasonable (especially for canadians), and for those in ontario, you only have to pay GST __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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spaner New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mi iTrader: (0)	162 replica First post = hello all My 325 is now in production so I can now start ordering my goodies Did you get these wheels yet? I found what i think is an indentical set in US - from victoriatire - they are just what I want for my winter set (coupled with Dunlop M3)but I have no idea of the quality of these wheels
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4nroots Subluxator 65 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	i would love to get another set of 162's, but there aren't too many for sale i'll post pics once i get these wheels on the car __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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Dante Enthusiast 476 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	It´s a replica of 18" type 124 on e60. Attached Images
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shad951 Private 20 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Garage is Empty Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	The 17" version from Victoria Tire does not fit the 330i. They rub on the brake caliper. I am in the process of returning the set I bought from them. If you end up going with a set of these wheels buy the 18" version from Tiretrends. Do not buy from Victoria Tire. Their customer service or whatever you want to call it sucks. I am still trying to return these wheels that "they guarenteed" would fit my 330i. Finally had to call Visa and let them handle it.
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Nemis Private First Class 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 330d -> 550Nm@1750 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy iTrader: (0)	my 162 replica 17" __________________ i'm sorry for my errors and my bad english 330d attiva, SG, dakota Terra, 162 18", xeno als, pcd front & rear, Navi Pro with MP3, rear tint, sun roof, sport pak , sport seat , M shift knob...
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