Pros and Cons of buying rep rims

mvel90 · 03-27-2016, 08:45 PM

Found an answer. Sorry for the post

dbworld4k · 03-28-2016, 02:10 PM

Pros: nothing.
Cons: everything

Ali-E90 · 03-28-2016, 07:00 PM

Pros: affordable, available in different sizes and specs

Cons: usually poor quality, not as strong as oem which result in cracking, or worse damage, especially under strenuous circumstances (pot holes, track duty, etc)

Save up and go oem or other high quality brands

vantage_coupe · 03-29-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Pros: nothing.
Cons: everything

100%.

With experience owning two sets of replica wheels back in the day I'll always cough up the premium and go OEM or equivalent (BBS etc). Even my winter set is OEM now and I will never consider replicas given the choice. Massive difference in quality/durability.

zuluZero · 03-29-2016, 11:42 AM

Depends on the application. I also wasted time on 2 sets of 18" M6 reps for winter. Too soft to handle pothole impacts, even without runflats. I knew the risk, but got my money's worth with the appearance while others were rocking steelies.

Next I tried a "better built" (according to SimplyTire) F10 rep wheel at 17" for winter - and I've had no trouble yet at all. Maybe it's luck, but 17" is not the same situation as 18" or larger.

On the other hand, my pal's 19" OEM rear wheels with runflat both cracked on the inside lip, and even one wheel is more $ than an entire set of aftermarket...at least the reps I had bend instead of crack, and you can drive home ;-)

mvel90 · 03-29-2016, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the replies

I'll hold out for some real ones later this year.

neverdone · 03-31-2016, 01:54 PM

Pros for reps are that they're cheap to replace WHEN they get bent. Cons are that they will bend easily.

Save for real ones.

KiX1911 · 04-01-2016, 05:49 AM

Wow, I must be the only one that doesn't have ANY issues with replica rims *rolls eyes*.

People here are putting every replica rim in one basket. There are several companies that make replica rims. I have had 3 sets for the last 9+ years with zero issues and I drive in the pit hole capital of Canada (Toronto).

Just like everything else in life, you need to do research before buying.

BTW my sets are 2 18 inch and one 19inch...yes I have 18 inch snow tires :P

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dbworld4k Banned 583 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: '12 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Pros: nothing. Cons: everything
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Ali-E90 Colonel 379 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 323i (Cdn) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [8.00] 2007 BMW 323i [8.50]	Pros: affordable, available in different sizes and specs Cons: usually poor quality, not as strong as oem which result in cracking, or worse damage, especially under strenuous circumstances (pot holes, track duty, etc) Save up and go oem or other high quality brands __________________ Check out my Mod Thread Here
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03-29-2016, 11:42 AM	#5
zuluZero Lieutenant 21 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 330i sport BSM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KW, ON iTrader: (0)	Depends on the application. I also wasted time on 2 sets of 18" M6 reps for winter. Too soft to handle pothole impacts, even without runflats. I knew the risk, but got my money's worth with the appearance while others were rocking steelies. Next I tried a "better built" (according to SimplyTire) F10 rep wheel at 17" for winter - and I've had no trouble yet at all. Maybe it's luck, but 17" is not the same situation as 18" or larger. On the other hand, my pal's 19" OEM rear wheels with runflat both cracked on the inside lip, and even one wheel is more $ than an entire set of aftermarket...at least the reps I had bend instead of crack, and you can drive home ;-) __________________ "WINDING ROAD FOR 7 KM" ... l
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mvel90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F82 15 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Thanks for the replies I'll hold out for some real ones later this year.
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neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	Pros for reps are that they're cheap to replace WHEN they get bent. Cons are that they will bend easily. Save for real ones.
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KiX1911 Blah 49 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Barrie, ON iTrader: (0)	Wow, I must be the only one that doesn't have ANY issues with replica rims rolls eyes. People here are putting every replica rim in one basket. There are several companies that make replica rims. I have had 3 sets for the last 9+ years with zero issues and I drive in the pit hole capital of Canada (Toronto). Just like everything else in life, you need to do research before buying. BTW my sets are 2 18 inch and one 19inch...yes I have 18 inch snow tires :P B
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