Alloy rims, Originals or Replicas

[Tanzy]

Replicas can look like just like the real thing and are often lighter than the real thing. 10 out of 10 times it will also be very much cheaper than the real thing. Whether the replicas are as strong as the real thing, I don't know. I won't drive hard or track on replicas. That is not to say that real things are that sturdy or strong to begin with.

Also, if you kerb the replica, you can easily change a new one. At most the damage done is $400. Whereas if you damage a real rim that costs $1400, I think you will feel like killing yourself.

If you have very snooty friends, then better not to get replicas or they will laugh at you. Alternatively, get the replicas and find new friends.

 

[Teckie]

Thanks for the quick reply,

But since they look like the real thing, how does ppl know that they are replicas and not the originals? How about those rims from pml? saw the website promotion, 5-6K for 18s. seow

 

[Tanzy]

Rims from PML are real I suppose but very expensive. If it is AC Schnitzer rims you are after, you can try Autovox for a quote.

They look very close to the real thing but experts and those who know what to look for will be able to tell them apart.

 

[TripleM]

Re: Alloy rims, Originals or Replicas

Hi,

This sounds really ignorant but what are you guys views on replica rims vs original rims. Really feel like upgrading the stock rims on my E39 cos they're on 16inches now. But the original ones are dame expensive man.

Thanks

As long as the replicas are also approved by some international bodies such as TUV or JWS(?) I think should be ok coz that means they conform to international standards.

 

[Teckie]

oh i see... but how will i know if they are approved?

 

[snowman]

Re: Alloy rims, Originals or Replicas

Hi,

This sounds really ignorant but what are you guys views on replica rims vs original rims. Really feel like upgrading the stock rims on my E39 cos they're on 16inches now. But the original ones are dame expensive man.

Thanks

As long as the replicas are also approved by some international bodies such as TUV or JWS(?) I think should be ok coz that means they conform to international standards.

but how do we know if the replica are approve by TUV or JWS??? is there any sign where we can look out for it??

 

[Tanzy]

snowman,

Usually you can find it embossed on the surface. TUV or JWS. Sometimes, they might be behind the spokes but some Taiwan rims don't have them at all.

 

[snowman]

snowman,

Usually you can find it embossed on the surface. TUV or JWS. Sometimes, they might be behind the spokes but some Taiwan rims don't have them at all.

oh, so am i right to say that the rims that are TUV or JWS are more expensive than those that r not??
usually how much does a 17' replica rims with the TUV or JWS cost???

 

[TripleM]

snowman,

Usually you can find it embossed on the surface. TUV or JWS. Sometimes, they might be behind the spokes but some Taiwan rims don't have them at all.

oh, so am i right to say that the rims that are TUV or JWS are more expensive than those that r not??
usually how much does a 17' replica rims with the TUV or JWS cost???

Should be in the region of 250-300 bux a piece I think

 

[T6]

Re: Alloy rims, Originals or Replicas

Hi,

This sounds really ignorant but what are you guys views on replica rims vs original rims. Really feel like upgrading the stock rims on my E39 cos they're on 16inches now. But the original ones are dame expensive man.

Thanks

Bro, given the weight of this car and the speed this car can go up to, I wld personally recommend original rims. Get used ones. Will save u a bundle.

U missed the boat to buy my 17" original rims which I sold off 2 weeks back but Peter (his nick is 6spdman) is selling a set of original 18" BBS RSII rims. U may wish to consider. U can search for his item in the bazaar folder. It was listed quite a while back but still available.

By the way, OT a bit, there is a mini E39 meet this Sat, 27 Nov at coffeeshop opposite BVO. U will have a flavour of AC-kitted, M5-kitted and stock E39s with minor mods. Hope to see u there.

Cheers!

 

[Teckie]

aiya... these 2 weeks really sux for me as I'm doing my bar exams. sianz... wanted to meetup on sunday also cannot. next meet up la...

Been to meetups before but that was last year. been busy since. suddenly seow want to change rims... must be the exam fever... or maybe it's upon rejoining the forum.... :wavey:

 

[T6]

aiya... these 2 weeks really sux for me as I'm doing my bar exams. sianz... wanted to meetup on sunday also cannot. next meet up la...

Been to meetups before but that was last year. been busy since. suddenly seow want to change rims... must be the exam fever... or maybe it's upon rejoining the forum.... :wavey:

Bar exams? We have alot in common then.

 

[Teckie]

haha... if i need a job i can always look for u.