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looking for replica alloys for BMW

  • 07-07-2008 3:24pm
    #1
    kieran75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking for good replica alloys for a BMW 320D...can anyone make suggestions especially if they have bought from the shop or website.

    NB Im looking for good replicas that u couldnt tell the difference to real ones...

    Thanks...


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  • #2
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    Why not just get a set of 2nd hand genuine ones? They will be better made items too.
    Any particular style you are after?
    MVs or MV2s?, "M Sport" wheels found on Sport models, ///M3 alloys, Alpinas, Schnitzers?


  • #3
    quarryman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    How about the ones I'm selling?

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=60459&cat=45

    They are from an e46, I've seen them before on 320Ds.

    Genuine BMW wheels too.


  • #4
    bwardrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭bwardrop


    Try the guys at wheelzdirect -

    www.wheelzdirect.ie

    They should have what you are looking for or will be able to source it.

    *edit*

    Here is the link for the Rader BMW replicas:

    http://www.wheelzdirect.ie/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=13&Itemid=25


  • #5
    kieran75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭kieran75


    thanks for replies...ill check them out...

    quarryman - not the style i was looking for - thanks though...

    ill look into 2nd hand ones - any ideas of best sites to find cheap 2nd hand ones...


  • #6
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    kieran75 wrote: »
    quarryman - not the style i was looking for - thanks though...

    Shame - they are very nice wheels, and I would have liked them on mine.
    kieran75 wrote: »
    ill look into 2nd hand ones - any ideas of best sites to find cheap 2nd hand ones...

    A few of the BMW breakers in the UK sell alloys. Here's one site to get you started:
    http://www.fabdirect.com/

    I had an E46 320d as well and put 18" MV2 replicas on. They looked quite nice, but were quite easy to scuff and buckle.

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    34_1.jpg

    The ride was a good bit harsher as well, and I seemed to get more punctures.

    If I was to do it again, I would have gotten genuine 17" wheels with a slightly larger profile - just like the ones quarryman has for sale actually.

    Also, pretty much everyone has MV2s as well these days.

    This crowd do lots of replicas: http://www.alloy-wheels.ie/bmwrep.html - There are some nice AC reps for 850 including tires.


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  • #7
    stehealy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭stehealy


    kieran75 wrote: »
    thanks for replies...ill check them out...

    quarryman - not the style i was looking for - thanks though...

    ill look into 2nd hand ones - any ideas of best sites to find cheap 2nd hand ones...


    im selling mine off my bmw 320.... let me know if interested. they are original bmw alloys, with continental tyres as new..http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=63431


  • #8
    Táck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,744 ✭✭✭Táck


    what year is your car? you lose your warranty if you put spurious alloys on


  • #9
    green-blood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭green-blood


    rubbish


  • #10
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Loose your warranty? Doubt that.


  • #11
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    The car has to be at least a couple years old anyway if it's an E46, so it's probably not in warranty either way.


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  • #12
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Planet Auto have a great selection of the spurious Bmw wheels. Try them.
    I think i am seeing the downside to having replicas now. In between the spoke on one wheels is a bit scratched (very very light) from using a sponge to wash them (although i was washing the inner park as well).

    NEVER using a sponge again:rolleyes:


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