Replica vs. Original wheels

Amleto63 · 03-19-2012, 02:21 PM

Any feedback on these replica wheels? They are build in China and imported and certified in Europe. Would you feel safe with them driving your BMW fast with your family on board?

http://www.wspitaly.com/catalogo-prodotti/BMW.html

http://www.makwheels.it/eng/advance-search.asp

valcor535 · 03-20-2012, 08:52 AM

NO, they are Ugly too!!!

bimmer man · 03-20-2012, 10:23 AM

I never buy replica because, if you need a new wheel after a year or two, you can not get the same wheel. And BMW says that you lose the warranty on the suspension. And they are not tested as an OEM rim.

mcramen · 03-23-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer man

And BMW says that you lose the warranty on the suspension. And they are not tested as an OEM rim.

Is it true?

Whenever they see your vehicle with Rep wheels
or Only if the suspension failed due to Rep wheels (like hit pothole and car wrecked up, etc.)?

AgsWin · 03-23-2012, 02:06 AM

I doubt this is true, sounds like a scare tactic from a sales rep wanting to sell you an overpriced OEM wheel. Having a non OEM part on a car doesn't automatically void a cars warranty.

kave · 03-23-2012, 02:41 AM

Isn't the word "Replica" supposed to mean it is similar to original BMW wheels?
I didn't see any similar rim to BMW on that page.

Amleto63 · 03-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kave

Isn't the word "Replica" supposed to mean it is similar to original BMW wheels?
I didn't see any similar rim to BMW on that page.

Why not? WSP Italy Luxor and Agropoli models look like the M5 OEM wheels.

yxc145 · 03-27-2012, 03:38 AM

A lot of the replica wheel makers are actually manufacturers for brand name wheels.
If you compare to brand name aftermarket wheels. Those may be lighter, more unique design, made to order, stronger. But a lot more expensive.

I think replica wheels are fine as long as they are made by quality manufacturer, certified/tested by certain national standard.

Personally, I wouldn't get something like wheels from China. Maybe some small decorative items are ok. Made in Taiwan should be better/ok.

jnkirk1974 · 03-27-2012, 10:55 AM

Unless the dealer/manufacturer can prove that the wheels caused a suspension problem, they cannot just void the warranty.

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Amleto63 Commander 14 Rep 210 Posts Drives: F10 520d Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pisa iTrader: (0)	Replica vs. Original wheels Any feedback on these replica wheels? They are build in China and imported and certified in Europe. Would you feel safe with them driving your BMW fast with your family on board? http://www.wspitaly.com/catalogo-prodotti/BMW.html http://www.makwheels.it/eng/advance-search.asp __________________ Stay Ahead! E46(00-03) - E46 Touring (03-06) - E90(06-10)
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AgsWin Captain 167 Rep 742 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	I doubt this is true, sounds like a scare tactic from a sales rep wanting to sell you an overpriced OEM wheel. Having a non OEM part on a car doesn't automatically void a cars warranty.
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kave First Lieutenant 19 Rep 329 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Touring 2012 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 520D Touring [10.00]	Isn't the word "Replica" supposed to mean it is similar to original BMW wheels? I didn't see any similar rim to BMW on that page. __________________
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yxc145 Captain 57 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	A lot of the replica wheel makers are actually manufacturers for brand name wheels. If you compare to brand name aftermarket wheels. Those may be lighter, more unique design, made to order, stronger. But a lot more expensive. I think replica wheels are fine as long as they are made by quality manufacturer, certified/tested by certain national standard. Personally, I wouldn't get something like wheels from China. Maybe some small decorative items are ok. Made in Taiwan should be better/ok.
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