"Real" wheels as opposed to "Replicas"

DC_Oldboy · 04-10-2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by palomino0527

JDLM is such a douchebag if people want rep parts its thier car let them buy what they want.

+1

I just installed LM reps today and love them... Although I'll admit I was debating wether to put BBS or BMW caps.

I ended up putting BMW caps so all you jerks can calm the heck down...

All I gotta say is if you have the money to buy OEM parts, more power to you right? And if you're like me and some of the people on the thread that buys replica wheels, body parts and etc to save a few bucks, whats wrong with that? It's my money so shut the $@#% up! Seriously...

Some of us can't grow money as fast as others...

northern_435GC · 04-13-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

Paying $4k for OEM wheels is just silly. Paying $2k for fake wheels is also dumb.

Notice he's in Canada, we constantly pay more, from rims to taxes

serge_chez · 04-13-2012, 10:20 PM

just like everything in life, from food to clothes, to other hobbies like guns or whatever you also enjoy doing. You get what you pay for.

N0OS3 · 04-14-2012, 01:11 AM

i agree with the fact that whatever looks good and fits your budget, you should rock it. simply put.

hell, i rock 20"x8.5" all around with spacers and i get hated on any time i put my pics up, but it's not about people on the INTERNET that should 'approve' your car... it's YOURS, do what you want.

In the defense of legit wheels, "You get what you pay for"

juce13 · 04-14-2012, 10:22 AM

i agree, you get what u pay for

EYE4SPEED · 04-14-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by N0OS3

i agree with the fact that whatever looks good and fits your budget, you should rock it. simply put.

hell, i rock 20"x8.5" all around with spacers and i get hated on any time i put my pics up, but it's not about people on the INTERNET that should 'approve' your car... it's YOURS, do what you want.

In the defense of legit wheels, "You get what you pay for"

Great point - do what you want on your car. No need to feel obligated to do what everyone on here does.

That being said, please post pictures of your wheels. I want 20's too because I won't be dumping my car. I like my Msport ride height.

dtea604 · 04-14-2012, 01:50 PM

you get what you pay for as many memebers have said the same, not everyone has stacks to drop on on there cars. but if you have the money legit wheels are the way to go. or at least make sure its quality rep

Kid Red · 04-14-2012, 05:22 PM

I have had 19" VMR RS4 reps on my A4 for 4 years and only had a bent wheel once. I use it as my spare now. For 19" and some of the crappy spots around Orlando I got what I paid ($250 ea) and WAY MORE. The finish is delicate and can chip after 2-3 years from rocks. But they sell touch up paint and you don't see them unless you are sitting there looking for them. Money well spent if you avoid potholes and take care of the finish with weekly washes.

Trying to decide between reps and real wheels on my 335i now.

engotski · 04-15-2012, 05:33 AM

Clear costs on reps are horrible. Don't buy bbs reps because you will regret it. The polished lip will have their coats peeling within months.

Done it once and never again. You get what you pay for and I support not putting bbs or other wheel company caps on reps because you are in definition a poser

04-13-2012, 10:20 PM	#47
serge_chez First Lieutenant 30 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2007 328i E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chico, CA iTrader: (3)	just like everything in life, from food to clothes, to other hobbies like guns or whatever you also enjoy doing. You get what you pay for.
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N0OS3 Colonel 147 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	i agree with the fact that whatever looks good and fits your budget, you should rock it. simply put. hell, i rock 20"x8.5" all around with spacers and i get hated on any time i put my pics up, but it's not about people on the INTERNET that should 'approve' your car... it's YOURS, do what you want. In the defense of legit wheels, "You get what you pay for"
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04-14-2012, 10:22 AM	#49
juce13 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	i agree, you get what u pay for
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dtea604 Lieutenant 28 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	you get what you pay for as many memebers have said the same, not everyone has stacks to drop on on there cars. but if you have the money legit wheels are the way to go. or at least make sure its quality rep
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04-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#52
Kid Red Captain 115 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Coral Springs, Fl iTrader: (6)	I have had 19" VMR RS4 reps on my A4 for 4 years and only had a bent wheel once. I use it as my spare now. For 19" and some of the crappy spots around Orlando I got what I paid ($250 ea) and WAY MORE. The finish is delicate and can chip after 2-3 years from rocks. But they sell touch up paint and you don't see them unless you are sitting there looking for them. Money well spent if you avoid potholes and take care of the finish with weekly washes. Trying to decide between reps and real wheels on my 335i now. __________________ Current: 2024 Sapphire Black w/Cognac X3 M40i M Sport Totaled: 2021 Carbon Black w/Cognac X5 M Sport Sold: 2018 Dark Graphite 540i M Sport Sold: 2013 Mineral Grey 335i M-Sport Sold: 2010 Sapphire Black E90 335i
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04-15-2012, 05:33 AM	#53
engotski oh haiii 43 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: VanCity iTrader: (4)	Clear costs on reps are horrible. Don't buy bbs reps because you will regret it. The polished lip will have their coats peeling within months. Done it once and never again. You get what you pay for and I support not putting bbs or other wheel company caps on reps because you are in definition a poser
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