What are your favorite wheels? OEM or aftermarket?

Kr0m3assass1n · 07-13-2017, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

I created this little comparison image when I wanted to upgrade my stock 469M (20") wheels and was trying to decide between the 612M (21") or 611M (20"). I apologize for the poor image quality, but it was all I had to work with...

I would love to add 599M, 451M, 375M, 310M and other OEMs to the image but I can't seem to find decent side-on shots of them. Ideally it would be nice to keep all X5s the same color to help with the comparison.

http://vip-koleso.ru/userfiles/image...0X5%2015-2.jpg

Chadmatic that's the pic that sold me on 599. Not sure if it's licensed but you could use it for your comparo?

VPGNS · 07-23-2017, 11:01 PM

I sacrificed the comfort on the oem 19s for the looks of the 22s.

Samurai of 2day · 07-23-2017, 11:20 PM

Really happy with the Signature wheels I've been running for about 3 months now.

Light weight, so they don't feel heavy or cause rough riding conditions or loud road noise in the cabin.

Strong enough to handle the pothole ridden roads in and around the NYC area.

Not too pricey compared with other vendors out there.

Unique customization options available as well.

Chadmatic · 01-04-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

The flower petal vs spoke wheel always made me confused.
Which pattern do you guys see when you first look at it, I always see the flower petals pattern and not very impressed, but then the whole thing looks amazing when I see the 5-spoke pattern.

Lol! You are right! Add a 3rd option to the list because I see wine glasses!

Wavy · 01-04-2018, 07:32 PM

I love my 599s. I wouldn't have bought it w/o em. But I am a mod addict and I can't ride stock for too long. I've been wheel shopping and I might pull the trigger tomorrow on a custom set of 3-piece wheels.

P1 · 01-04-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wavy

I love my 599s. I wouldn't have bought it w/o em. But I am a mod addict and I can't ride stock for too long. I've been wheel shopping and I might pull the trigger tomorrow on a custom set of 3-piece wheels.

Sounds like we'll have a set of 599Ms for sale soon!

Wavy · 01-04-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Sounds like we'll have a set of 599Ms for sale soon!

Best offer gets em

P1 · 01-04-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wavy

Best offer gets em

$1,000 shipped to Texas?

LocksmithNick · 01-05-2018, 12:51 AM

I had a hard time choosing an aftermarket wheel that looked good on the X5, which is why I went with the 611m reps. I wanted the 469's, but I couldn't justify spending what people wanted for them and it seemed silly to spend that much and still look stock.

kanvas · 01-05-2018, 01:25 AM

I like my 491s but they are starting to look a bit small. Might think of upgrading to 21" wheels...

P1 · 01-05-2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

I like my 491s but they are starting to look a bit small. Might think of upgrading to 21" wheels...

128s? 215s? 375s? 599s? 612s?

P1 · 01-05-2018, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

I had a hard time choosing an aftermarket wheel that looked good on the X5, which is why I went with the 611m reps. I wanted the 469's, but I couldn't justify spending what people wanted for them and it seemed silly to spend that much and still look stock.

They are a very good looking 20" wheel though. How much did people want form them?

LocksmithNick · 01-05-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

They are a very good looking 20" wheel though. How much did people want form them?

I never found a set under $2,000. Plus I wanted black, so add $600 to that for powder coating. I got my black 611m reps for like $1200 shipped.

kanvas · 01-05-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

128s? 215s? 375s? 599s? 612s?

612s! I've seen them in M sports but only in photos. I'd have to see one in the flesh to make a decision. I've seen the 599s in real life twice and they're not as nice looking as I thought they'd be.

P1 · 01-05-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

612s! I've seen them in M sports but only in photos. I'd have to see one in the flesh to make a decision. I've seen the 599s in real life twice and they're not as nice looking as I thought they'd be.

Really depends on the color of the X5 and the tires on the 599Ms...

Wavy · 01-05-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

$1,000 shipped to Texas?

Sure. Just drive on down. I'll leave them on the porch.

TallGuyX5 · 05-17-2018, 09:14 PM

What's the general thinking on replica wheels? Are they made as well as OEM wheels? Anyone had any issues with replica wheels or had any regrets purchasing them? What a good source online for replica wheels? Thanks!

P1 · 05-18-2018, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TallGuyX5

What's the general thinking on replica wheels? Are they made as well as OEM wheels? Anyone had any issues with replica wheels or had any regrets purchasing them? What a good source online for replica wheels? Thanks!

OEM or bust...

LocksmithNick · 05-18-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TallGuyX5

What's the general thinking on replica wheels? Are they made as well as OEM wheels? Anyone had any issues with replica wheels or had any regrets purchasing them? What a good source online for replica wheels? Thanks!

My black 611m’s are reps and I haven’t had any issues. I paid like $1200 after shipping. I could have 3 sets of reps to 1 set of OEM at that price. And it’s not like my BMW is a replica lol. People see the car and don’t think twice about the wheels being OEM or not.

MizikeTSK · 05-18-2018, 12:54 PM

469M and 612M are my favorite, I wish the 469M came in a 21" option. I think it fills wheel wells better.

Violator · 05-18-2018, 01:00 PM

OEM, 375s

CatalinP · 05-18-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

My black 611m’s are reps and I haven’t had any issues. I paid like $1200 after shipping. I could have 3 sets of reps to 1 set of OEM at that price. And it’s not like my BMW is a replica lol. People see the car and don’t think twice about the wheels being OEM or not.

What about safety?

Can you buy 3 aftermarket lives for the same price?

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VPGNS Private 117 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	I sacrificed the comfort on the oem 19s for the looks of the 22s. Attached Images
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Samurai of 2day Major 2115 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: '22 X6M/'21 S1Krr Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Really happy with the Signature wheels I've been running for about 3 months now. Light weight, so they don't feel heavy or cause rough riding conditions or loud road noise in the cabin. Strong enough to handle the pothole ridden roads in and around the NYC area. Not too pricey compared with other vendors out there. Unique customization options available as well. Attached Images __________________ Too smart for my own good...
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Wavy Captain 1174 Rep 842 Posts Drives: B8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I love my 599s. I wouldn't have bought it w/o em. But I am a mod addict and I can't ride stock for too long. I've been wheel shopping and I might pull the trigger tomorrow on a custom set of 3-piece wheels. __________________ '23 B8, '84 Monte Carlo SS, '23 Escalade, '21 S 580, '20 AMG GT 53 , '18 LS 500, '18 X6, '16 Corvette, '12 750Li, '14 GS 350, '13 ES 350, '10 Maxima, '09 Challenger
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01-05-2018, 12:51 AM	#53
LocksmithNick Captain 1142 Rep 714 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M Sport - G05 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 M Sport [0.00]	I had a hard time choosing an aftermarket wheel that looked good on the X5, which is why I went with the 611m reps. I wanted the 469's, but I couldn't justify spending what people wanted for them and it seemed silly to spend that much and still look stock.
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01-05-2018, 01:25 AM	#54
kanvas Major 649 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	I like my 491s but they are starting to look a bit small. Might think of upgrading to 21" wheels... __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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TallGuyX5 2015 X5 M Sport MPPK & Coding 138 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 sDrive 35i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	What's the general thinking on replica wheels? Are they made as well as OEM wheels? Anyone had any issues with replica wheels or had any regrets purchasing them? What a good source online for replica wheels? Thanks!
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05-18-2018, 12:54 PM	#64
MizikeTSK Second Lieutenant 144 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 XDrive 50i MSport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	469M and 612M are my favorite, I wish the 469M came in a 21" option. I think it fills wheel wells better.
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05-18-2018, 01:00 PM	#65
Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	OEM, 375s
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