Replica BBS LMs suck

[pete323]

7 months i have owned these now and all fake studs are corroded and round about them are bubbling up
Laq on rim is corroding also

No acid used on them either worst reps i have ever had:mad:

[mikem]

Reps FTL. Was there any warranty with them Pete ?

[pete323]

Reps FTL. Was there any warranty with them Pete ?

Nah doubt it mate, just get the usual its what happens to reps and the winter roads etc
I have had loads of reps in my life and these suck for sure
They are happy to sell another set for £800:D
I know of a set of Linea Corsa Lemans for sale,just wondered if these would last longer

[mikem]

The Linea Corse has removable studs.

[pete323]

Dam just noticed my topic dont say reps
Sure everyone will know what i mean tho lol

mmmm maybe i should by genuine lol
i think thye are lovely alloys too,best looking alloys i have owned

[bigelz]

Where did you get your reps Pete?

[Alym786]

Sorry to hear that mate. What about a refurb?

[Black Sabbath]

Changed it for you Pete :)

[pete323]

Changed it for you Pete :)

Thanx mate

[pete323]

Where did you get your reps Pete?

Its the ones that BM Autosport sell

[bigelz]

Have you contacted them and told them this mate?

They might offer you some sort of compensation.

Got any pics to show how they are looking?

[chrisbmw22]

I have the same problems with my LM reps :( I have only had them for 4 months :( laq has came off around studs and a lot on the dish . I try wash them every couple of days too

[pete323]

Have you contacted them and told them this mate?

They might offer you some sort of compensation.

Got any pics to show how they are looking?

Told the person i bought them via (wont say who,but its not a forum sponcor here) got the same as Mark who supplies them to him

"This is what happens to reps etc"
said i would buy another set but no mention of a deal:D

[imu]

Sorry to hear about that.. I've never bought a set of reps (and never will) but that is appalling for 7 months of use...:mad:

[J13JUT]

we always make a point of telling our customers theres no warranty on polished rims . in fact one of my suppliers wont even sell me polished rims because im in scotland and the weather and salt on the roads etc just ruins them in no time im actually trying to get a set changed under warranty on one of our staffs audi tt as they've corroded inside 6 months

[michael330]

I have had the same problem's with mine,i only put them on the car in December...

I know salt roads could be to blame,but im in ireland and even though we do have shit roads in general its an extremely rare occasion when our roads are salted....

I also purchased from BMautosprt..The guys there are sound though and i guess thats what you get with reps....

[JazzMan]

I had considered a set of these for the Sportster, glad I didn't go for them now! :)

[mil996]

my mate got a set for his audi 6 months ago from same place his are the same need refurbished already and there also very soft hes got a few flat spots on them altho the state of the roads doesnt help much

[Kin Mak]

That what I say to everyone and they keep telling me there is no difference and real ones are a waste... :rolleyes:

[///M Sport]

I have a set of Linea Corse Lemans, I hope the same does not happen to them! I know they are produced by rota wheels who I'm led to believe are a reputable manufacturer. I too was originally looking at the reps that BM autosport do but decided against them only because they do not have the stepped lip in the rear - it's shocking how they have corroded so quickly, you should post some pics up!

Are the BMautosport ones polished everywhere? I'm pretty sure the The Linea Corse Lemans have a polished lip which is lacquered and a painted face. They are without doubt the best looking alloys I have ever owned although they are a right bitch to clean and keep clean!

///M

[michael330]

That what I say to everyone and they keep telling me there is no difference and real ones are a waste... :rolleyes:


i was wondering how long it would be....:rolleyes:

Il admit it kin you were right...:D

[Styler]

i had a set of BM Autosport LM reps for over a year with no problems Pav has them on his E46 coupe now. Mine weathered really well almost better than my genuine LMs.

I guess it depends on the batch you got, i might have been lucky!

[mho]

Sorry to hear this, must be so frustrating. I have a set of acs type 3 reps from bmautosport on my e36 and they have been fine. Had them for about 2years now and they lasted well through the snow. Maybe you were just unlucky with this set being poorly made. I would stick to originals when possible, u pay for the quality and if u pick a design u really like u won't need to change it.

[M111PDM]

again i have bought wheels from bmautosport and not had a problem with them, think you might just of been unlucky

[mchauhan]

as a rule i don't buy reps - i had set 17 m3 alloys on e36 - and buckled on every rim - so they went in the bin bought a set op oem 17 m3 and you could abuse them till the cows come home - hence why i went to such lenght to fit gen oem 19 m3 alloys on my saloon.
had arch rolled and the the spacers machined off the rear alloys..
hope you sort your problem out mate

[pav]

im afraid the same has started happening to mine styler, but to be fair, i know i havent looked after them as well as you did mate. I think it had a lot to do with the bad snow and salt we had this winter. After the downpour of snow at the start of the year, i stupidly went to india for two weeks without washing the grit etc off my wheels, they have quite badly corroded since then. Was not happy, they are such good looking wheels too.

[bigshout]

just get the refurbed, costs about £60 per wheel and then will look like new.

[330ciSport]

Unlucky Pete.

The genuine LM's suffer from the bubbling as well too, but on the inside of the rim. Most people don't notice it.

[robinh20mrv]

I got my real lms refurbed at £110 EACH! good job though!!

[robinh20mrv]

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[kriswilson]

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread.

Pete did you go ahead with the Linea Corse Lemans's? I'm looking at getting a set in the next couple of weeks, seeing as your in Aberdeen too it would be handy to know how they have weathered...?

Any help is greatly appreciated...

Kris

[westside]

yeah its a old thread some people may get upset lol

[pete323]

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread.

Pete did you go ahead with the Linea Corse Lemans's? I'm looking at getting a set in the next couple of weeks, seeing as your in Aberdeen too it would be handy to know how they have weathered...?

Any help is greatly appreciated...

Kris

No mate bought another motor instead lol

[finnie]

I have genuine ones on and left them on over winter last year. Have some cracking of laquer so am pretty dissappointed really. My own fault. Thought I kept good care of them but do remember a few times wishing I had washed them quicker after salt!. Still have to get them refurbed so any advice for a good place to get them done to a high standardwould be appreciated

[Juber]

I have genuine ones on and left them on over winter last year. Have some cracking of laquer so am pretty dissappointed really. My own fault. Thought I kept good care of them but do remember a few times wishing I had washed them quicker after salt!. Still have to get them refurbed so any advice for a good place to get them done to a high standardwould be appreciated
Speak to Dav at Pureklass mate, awesome refurb'ers. He his BIGG in the Dub scene. The guy who got my Porsche Splits refurbed them by Dav, he done a stunning job.