Are these OEM replica wheels to be trusted?
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Are these OEM replica wheels to be trusted?
Two of my wheels are slightly bent, thanks to NYC streets, and need to be replaced.
Does anyone have experience with OEM replica wheels? I realize reliability will vary with brand, build quality, material, etc.. Is there a trustworthy brand out there? If I can find something even Rota quality, I'd be happy.
Here are a couple I came across that I like:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Mi...#ht_4578wt_941
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-MI...#ht_2487wt_941
Any suggestions? I'm also entertaining a used set of OEM wheels. This would be best, but they can be hard to find locally and there's no guarantee that they will be perfectly straight.
Does anyone have experience with OEM replica wheels? I realize reliability will vary with brand, build quality, material, etc.. Is there a trustworthy brand out there? If I can find something even Rota quality, I'd be happy.
Here are a couple I came across that I like:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Mi...#ht_4578wt_941
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-MI...#ht_2487wt_941
Any suggestions? I'm also entertaining a used set of OEM wheels. This would be best, but they can be hard to find locally and there's no guarantee that they will be perfectly straight.
#2
There are a lot of take offs around, but the black you need changes things. Buying 4 from the market here sounds cheaper, or 2 and painting them yourself. Also, on long island there are tons of repair places for rims. Check craigslist. I am sure you can find a cheaper solution.
Marketplace here..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat.php/cat/46
Marketplace here..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat.php/cat/46
#3
There are a lot of take offs around, but the black you need changes things. Buying 4 from the market here sounds cheaper, or 2 and painting them yourself. Also, on long island there are tons of repair places for rims. Check craigslist. I am sure you can find a cheaper solution.
Marketplace here..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat.php/cat/46
Marketplace here..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat.php/cat/46
Was thinking of getting them repaired. It'll probably cost 65-70 per wheel, but my wheels aren't really in great condition to begin with. To justify the cost to repair bends, I'd need them cosmetically repaired as well and that all seems like more hassle than it's worth.
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