EBay 162 Wheels -- What do you think?

DFW_M · 07-27-2006, 12:05 PM

Hi,
I'm new here. So this question may have already been asked before.
What do you think about the replica 162 (17") wheels on EBay (for $500)? I was looking for the same style (162) but 17" so that I don't have to upgrade tires. Do you think they are good quality? Do they look the same as the originals? Are they actually worth buying? Anyone got them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-BM...mZ300011647624

Thanks,

DR

voltron1011 · 07-27-2006, 12:10 PM

There's a few members on here that have them. Here's a few pics of one them. I can't remember the username of this one.

bavarian19 · 07-27-2006, 12:14 PM

While Im not doubting those are 17's, they look MUCH smaller than the OEM 18's...

longtran · 07-27-2006, 12:17 PM

wow, that look just like 162. cool.

BMW F22 · 07-27-2006, 02:22 PM

sooo small...

icewatersoda · 07-27-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

sooo small...

itty bitty

LousyShot · 07-27-2006, 03:37 PM

Might be something to think about for a set of winter tires though.

rpiopio · 07-27-2006, 04:14 PM

Kinda cool actually. I didn't know they had these. Here's what I think,

100% of people on this forum would notice
95% of other BMW owners wouldn't notice either.
90% of E90 owners who aren't on this forum wouldn't notice.

Do what you like.

ashecnc · 07-27-2006, 04:30 PM

The bmw drivers I see on the road, don't even see other BMW drivers, well a few have, but most are older or dont pay attention to anything. They just see the road and don't look at anything, like robots, which I have thought is very odd.

Big Jim · 07-29-2006, 06:28 PM

These wheels have been talked about in a few threads that I saw, but no owners one has said anything good or bad about them. I want to know if the wheels will withstand the Philadelphia potholes. I'm buying winter wheels this fall and so far these wheels are the best option I've seen. My car will loook virtually the same all year around!

A few years ago, I bought AT Italia wheels for my A4, and all four have bent over time and the car vibrates above 70mph now. I had to repair or replace three of the four.

bmwexecutive · 07-29-2006, 07:42 PM

The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout....

07-27-2006, 12:05 PM	#1
DFW_M Major General 1801 Rep 6,675 Posts Drives: 991.1 C2Sc Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	EBay 162 Wheels -- What do you think? Hi, I'm new here. So this question may have already been asked before. What do you think about the replica 162 (17") wheels on EBay (for $500)? I was looking for the same style (162) but 17" so that I don't have to upgrade tires. Do you think they are good quality? Do they look the same as the originals? Are they actually worth buying? Anyone got them? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-BM...mZ300011647624 Thanks, DR
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voltron1011 Colonel 129 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	There's a few members on here that have them. Here's a few pics of one them. I can't remember the username of this one. Attached Images
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bavarian19 General 559 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	While Im not doubting those are 17's, they look MUCH smaller than the OEM 18's...
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longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	wow, that look just like 162. cool.
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BMW F22 Major General 3728 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	sooo small...
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07-27-2006, 03:37 PM	#7
LousyShot Private First Class 49 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Might be something to think about for a set of winter tires though.
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rpiopio First Lieutenant 51 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Kinda cool actually. I didn't know they had these. Here's what I think, 100% of people on this forum would notice 95% of other BMW owners wouldn't notice either. 90% of E90 owners who aren't on this forum wouldn't notice. Do what you like. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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ashecnc In the delivery business :) 26 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '06 325i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC (mountains) Blue Ridge Parkway iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	The bmw drivers I see on the road, don't even see other BMW drivers, well a few have, but most are older or dont pay attention to anything. They just see the road and don't look at anything, like robots, which I have thought is very odd. __________________ Born 10/05 '06 325i Jet Black, Black, Sport Package, Xenon's, Heated Seats & Power, Sat. Prep, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tips, Blacklines, Chrome Grills, 19" M5 wheels NO MORE run flats, drives like a dream now
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07-29-2006, 06:28 PM	#10
Big Jim New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 330i SP/PP/CWP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philly - Valley Forge iTrader: (0)	These wheels have been talked about in a few threads that I saw, but no owners one has said anything good or bad about them. I want to know if the wheels will withstand the Philadelphia potholes. I'm buying winter wheels this fall and so far these wheels are the best option I've seen. My car will loook virtually the same all year around! A few years ago, I bought AT Italia wheels for my A4, and all four have bent over time and the car vibrates above 70mph now. I had to repair or replace three of the four.
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07-29-2006, 07:42 PM	#11
bmwexecutive Banned 252 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout....
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