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Jamie
13-06-2005, 12:48 PM
Could anyone post up some close up comparison pics please?

Thanks

Jamie
Jamie
13-06-2005, 10:12 PM
Anyone?

Im on about this wheel

http://www.brisbanebmw.com.au/common_content/dealers/assorted_content/accessories2.jpg
Stock323iSaloon
13-06-2005, 10:38 PM
Fake first...then real...

TBH, I can't really tell the difference [hmm
peppernick
13-06-2005, 10:39 PM
I don't have any close up pics but you can tell a replica from OEM by the width of the fronts. 8.5J fronts rep and 8.0J OEM. Plus you won't see much difference between the rep and OEM from just a pic. You have to feel the difference....weighs a ton!
Afif
13-06-2005, 11:25 PM
my replica front and back are 8.0j ;).
Har5ha
14-06-2005, 12:44 AM
I thought my oem..were 8.5j all around!?
Ali
14-06-2005, 01:43 AM
I thought my oem..were 8.5j all around!?

No, Pepper is right, fronts are 8J and rears are 8.5J.
330-Singh
14-06-2005, 09:59 AM
Jamie - its well worth going for the real deal. The difference in quality and finish is noticeable in most instances. Obviously you do pay a premium for the Originals but in my opinion its well worth it. A friend of mine has these on his E46 323 and they look teh nuts, especially with the wider rears - which you won't get on the replicas.