Replica Vs Authentic

[prophet17]

Hi, im a newbie to car modding so apologies in advance if any questions seem stupid...

Im looking to buy a set of repkuca mv2 18" alloys for my w reg 318ci and just wondered if they would fit without rubbing and also just what disadvantage buying replica wheeks over authentic ones would be.

Thanks

prophet

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

No difference really... Replicas are not exact copies though !! And if you are VERY unlucky one or more of the rims my not be as round as you would like...

Like everything else on this poxy planet, you get what you pay for ;)

[G4VHD]

As Dabsy said, and yeas they will fit straight on.

[Guest DazH]

As Dabsy said, and yeas they will fit straight on.

Don't know as NEAR as much as the other guys on here about rims but, surely if your not actually RACING the vehicle and putting a lot of strain on them by hitting corners real hard, there should not be a massive difference. I saw a set of Alpina copy-cat alloys for £200 next to the authentic genuine ones that where £800 second hand, I could not tell the difference (other then looking on the inside and seeing Alpina branding of course).

Daz

[G4VHD]

I brought some M3 reps, they look really good...but next to the originals look a bit poo.

But £500 against whatever originals cost!!! Im happy with mine

[Guest DazH]

I brought some M3 reps, they look really good...but next to the originals look a bit poo.

But £500 against whatever originals cost!!! Im happy with mine

I would LOVEEEE some HARTGE 1980's Reps :rolleyes:

[G4VHD]

They look Bang Tidy...I likes a lot

[mart77]

my alpina reps look luuuuuuurvly now i finally managed to get the centres.my black m3 reps also look lovely but one of the sets has to go.anyone interested in the m3 alloys pm me.

[prophet17]

Thanks very much guys...will i have any problems fitting 18's on a 318ci??

[G4VHD]

I put a stickie up in the wheels section ages ago, take a look there dude, it will tell you what sizes fit what there.