Extremely low prices for OEM rims... are they for real?

scottwww · 01-16-2007, 03:54 PM

I have pretty much decided to buy some OEM 17" rims to setup for winter wheels on my brand new E92. In searching for what these should cost I have searched for sellers as an alternative to the BMW dealership.

Google turned up http://www.finishlinewheels.com in a search. Their prices look to be unbelievable.

Does anybody have any experience with them? Let's hear any good and any bad reports.

darkcloud · 01-16-2007, 04:22 PM

Unless I'm missing something every style says that the rims are "factory reproductions" aka knockoffs. You'll find as good if not better prices on ebay.

scottwww · 01-16-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

Unless I'm missing something every style says that the rims are "factory reproductions" aka knockoffs. You'll find as good if not better prices on ebay.

I just counted 39 styles listed as OEM RIM and 6 listed as REPLICA. For example:

Wheel# A-59585U20, 2006 BMW 3 SERIES Wheels 3 SERIES Rims

Size: 17" x 8"
Finish: SILVER (OEM RIM)
Style: ALLOY WHEEL, 17 X 8, 10 SPOKE
Dealer Wheel Price: $600.00
Discount Wheel Price: $161.99

Bolt Pattern: 5 x 120
Note: 37MM OFFSET
Note: STYLE #161; DOUBLE SPOKE DESIGN

Wheel Type: STOCK ALLOY WHEELS, FACTORY OEM RIMS, ORIGINAL CAR TRUCK WHEEL $161.99

I am a born skeptic, so I have my doubts. I think this is less than half the BMW dealer price.

Other than Ebay (I would like to buy new from a legitimate seller) are there any places to buy OEM rims at a better price than the BMW dealer? Anybody with personal experience?

Viral · 01-16-2007, 04:59 PM

they seem legit........proces for the OEM wheels are great. How can you go wrong?

DFW_M · 01-16-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

they seem legit........proces for the OEM wheels are great. How can you go wrong?

In the wheel description, it says it is a replica...

scottwww · 01-16-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dr325i

In the wheel description, it says it is a replica...

When I click on BMW, then 3 SERIES, then 2006, I get a list of 45 rims. I click on the 18th one down and I don't see anything about REPLICA. It says

Wheel Type: STOCK ALLOY WHEELS, FACTORY OEM RIMS, ORIGINAL CAR TRUCK WHEEL

etc.

Can you help me out here?

scottwww · 01-16-2007, 08:18 PM

Still looking for some input here.

I was going to make a deal with the dealership today for some V-Spoke Style 188 rims (they want $361 and $412 each). But maybe I could get a better deal on the same or better new OEM rims from some other seller.

Has anybody bought new OEM rims from anywhere other than the BMW dealer? Where? And were you satisfied with the results? How much $?

Some of the styles that I like:

V-spoke - Style 188
Double spoke - Style 161

And maybe others if they would fit with the same diameter, offset, and stagger as those above.

There are many wheels to see at http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com. I haven't found a really good picture yet of Style 188. Please post it if you have one. I saw wheels on a car on the dealer's lot that I thought were the style 188s. But I am not certain. Should have taken a picture.

Viral · 01-16-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dr325i

In the wheel description, it says it is a replica...

dude, I'm not talking about the replica ones. They sell real OEM as well as replicas of each style, hence the price difference between the same types of wheels.

scottwww · 01-17-2007, 07:41 PM

After looking more closely at information on this website, it looked like they refurbish or refinish used rims. I didn't want used, so I bought the new ones (V-Spoke Style 188) at the dealership.
See: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44631

Greeney · 01-17-2007, 08:23 PM

Nice, arent those 17s though? for winter rims?

scottwww · 01-17-2007, 08:59 PM

Yes.
8J-17 for the front and 8.5J-17 for the rear

Carnage · 01-18-2007, 07:01 AM

Some of the wheels say OEM, some say replica. The prices on some of the OEM are pretty low.

Seems too low to be true for brand new wheels. Maybe they're refurbs.

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scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Extremely low prices for OEM rims... are they for real? I have pretty much decided to buy some OEM 17" rims to setup for winter wheels on my brand new E92. In searching for what these should cost I have searched for sellers as an alternative to the BMW dealership. Google turned up http://www.finishlinewheels.com in a search. Their prices look to be unbelievable. Does anybody have any experience with them? Let's hear any good and any bad reports. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i E92, Montego Blue on Cream Beige, MT, ZSP, ZPP, CA, PDC, CWP and Style 188 for winter
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Unless I'm missing something every style says that the rims are "factory reproductions" aka knockoffs. You'll find as good if not better prices on ebay. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	they seem legit........proces for the OEM wheels are great. How can you go wrong?
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scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Still looking for some input here. I was going to make a deal with the dealership today for some V-Spoke Style 188 rims (they want $361 and $412 each). But maybe I could get a better deal on the same or better new OEM rims from some other seller. Has anybody bought new OEM rims from anywhere other than the BMW dealer? Where? And were you satisfied with the results? How much $? Some of the styles that I like: V-spoke - Style 188 Double spoke - Style 161 And maybe others if they would fit with the same diameter, offset, and stagger as those above. There are many wheels to see at http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com. I haven't found a really good picture yet of Style 188. Please post it if you have one. I saw wheels on a car on the dealer's lot that I thought were the style 188s. But I am not certain. Should have taken a picture. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i E92, Montego Blue on Cream Beige, MT, ZSP, ZPP, CA, PDC, CWP and Style 188 for winter
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scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	After looking more closely at information on this website, it looked like they refurbish or refinish used rims. I didn't want used, so I bought the new ones (V-Spoke Style 188) at the dealership. See: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44631 __________________ 2007 BMW 335i E92, Montego Blue on Cream Beige, MT, ZSP, ZPP, CA, PDC, CWP and Style 188 for winter Last edited by scottwww; 01-26-2007 at 01:17 PM..
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scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes. 8J-17 for the front and 8.5J-17 for the rear Attached Images __________________ 2007 BMW 335i E92, Montego Blue on Cream Beige, MT, ZSP, ZPP, CA, PDC, CWP and Style 188 for winter
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Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	Some of the wheels say OEM, some say replica. The prices on some of the OEM are pretty low. Seems too low to be true for brand new wheels. Maybe they're refurbs.
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