Replica wheels from thewheelexchange.com ?

I'm selling type 68's

Chris-

I'm not sure what you are being quoted for replicas, but I'm planning on selling a set of 5 real type 68's as soon as my car arrives (I have a 330cic on order, expected to arrive around the 1st week of May). I will have the dealer remove the wheels as soon as the car comes in - so they'll be as close to new as possible without being new. The price is $1,250 for 5 wheels (no tires). I'm located in Philadelphia, and I'll want the buyer to pay shipping if they must be shipped.

By the way, I have replicas of M Double Spokes (from the E36 Lightweight) on my 328i now. I bought them from Discount Tire Direct, and have been happy with them. While they look great, you can definitely tell they are different from the real deal when you compare the two. They appear to be made from a different material, or by a different process, or both. For the most part, the difference is only apparent when you compare the two - but the "educated eye" can definitely pick one from the other. I'm not sure if there is such a difference when it comes to type 68 and type 44 replicas - but I would expect so.

If you are interested in my wheels drop me an email: [email protected]

Replicas are universally heavier and weaker than the OEM rims. Why else would they be cheaper?

(Also, they replicas of M wheels do not get the little //M badge. Most image-centric replica buyers are put off by this omission.)

The only reason to buy them is for looks. In terms of actual quality and performance (in this case, weight), they are inferior.

If you're just driving around town and only care about looks, go for it.

Re: I'm selling type 68's

E46 in Philly said:

Chris-

I'm not sure what you are being quoted for replicas, but I'm planning on selling a set of 5 real type 68's as soon as my car arrives (I have a 330cic on order, expected to arrive around the 1st week of May

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Where's the 5th wheel and tire coming from, CICs come with a donut, space saver spare? At least mine did.

:dunno:

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E46 in Philly said:

Let me amend my offer - FOUR wheels for a cool grand.

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Wow, that is a great deal. :thumb:

Makes me wish I actually had a need for 15 M68s.

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alee said:

Wow, that is a great deal. :thumb:

Makes me wish I actually had a need for 15 M68s.

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E46 in Philly said:

johnlew-

THANK YOU! I had no idea, and just assumed the car came with 5 full wheels as my 328 did. Let me amend my offer - FOUR wheels for a cool grand.

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You're welcome. BTW, what are you replacing the 68s with?

The replica M68's are $165 and the 44's are $175.
I don't want a staggered setup, and most of the used M68's out there are pretty expensive (avg around $1,300).

I'd rather get the wheels and pick my own tires.

Or maybe I'll just replace the all-seasons on my 16" rims first, see how that goes. I'm looking for better handling first, firmer ride second, and looks last.

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alee said:

Wow, that is a great deal. :thumb:

Makes me wish I actually had a need for 15 M68s.

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You know you want them Al, it's like crack to you, you just have to have them. C'mon Al just tell him you will buy them...go ahead...you know it will feel good...end the pain Al...just tell him you'll take them...go ahead...it'll all be OK Al...

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

BTW...$1K with tires is an even GREATER deal :thumb:

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Mike 325xi said:

You know you want them Al, it's like crack to you, you just have to have them. C'mon Al just tell him you will buy them...go ahead...you know it will feel good...end the pain Al...just tell him you'll take them...go ahead...it'll all be OK Al...

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

BTW...$1K with tires is an even GREATER deal :thumb:

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I'd consider them but I don't know if I want to be like you and Al

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Mike 325xi said:

BTW...$1K with tires is an even GREATER deal :thumb:

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A little TOO great a deal by my calculation

TD said:

Replicas are universally heavier and weaker than the OEM rims. Why else would they be cheaper?

(Also, they replicas of M wheels do not get the little //M badge. Most image-centric replica buyers are put off by this omission.)

The only reason to buy them is for looks. In terms of actual quality and performance (in this case, weight), they are inferior.

If you're just driving around town and only care about looks, go for it.

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Wait a minute, I'll have to disagree here. My replica's are LIGHTER than the stock 17" wheels, just as strong (ran over train tracks and potholes on a daily basis) and no, I did not buy them PURELY for looks. The fact that they're about 1/2 the price of OEMs and perform just as well is good enough in my book to go with replicas.

I will agree that these are probably heavier than the actual 18" 2 piece wheels that BMW offers, but they're definately a step up from my 7 spoke style 44s. The color is a perfect match to BMW's OEM wheels, production is good but not excellent (I have noticed some very fine hairline cracks in the paint that can only be seen under the right lighting condition, and when certain planets align) and definately worth every penny I paid for. I would definately buy from The Wheel Exchange again.

Chris330ci said:

Try wheel collision.com for m68's as well. I just bought a 17x8.5 OEM replacement for a badly curb rashed rear wheel. Reasonable prices and very friendly. The box was well packed too.

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Keep in mind that Wheel Collision's price will most likely be similar to mine - and they are offering refurbished wheels (vs. nearly new from me).

Of course, if you are trying to avoid a staggered setup, my wheels won't help you.

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E46 in Philly said:

A little TOO great a deal by my calculation

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I know but I am busting Al's stones because I just got a set for that price with <1K miles on the tires. And I know he is wishing he got them

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PM 325xiT said:

I'd consider them but I don't know if I want to be like you and Al

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Putting M68s on a rolling box won't make you the same

1 coupe, 1 sedan AWD and 1 refrigerator on wheels :lmao: