Replica Alloys

[Usuf_x]

Hey Guys I wanted to get you views on replica Alloys?

I have always brought original or brand named alloys for my cars but I have been looking around for a set of AMG II's and they a bit pricey.

I have seen various replica and copy alloys cheaper but I am not sure how strong or quality build they are compared to OEM AMG's, or are they just as good as originals but only cheaper?

 

[jimmymidnight]

my 20's are replicas and they're a great set! still cost a bomb though!

 

[NICKYB]

My last 2 sets have been replica's.
1st set on a bmw
latst on my clk.

one thing to note would be the polished / machined finish wheels tend to loose their lacqure after a while.....but then again my last original merc wheels were much worse!

 

[horsesuitedfool]

Some are good and some are bad, you just need to be a bit more careful where you buy them from. The chinese ones can be made badly, you want a set of replicas from Germany or Italy ideally, should be easy enough to get. They are pretty cheap from the USA as well......

 

[harry_dhuga]

Hey Guys I wanted to get you views on replica Alloys?

I have always brought original or brand named alloys for my cars but I have been looking around for a set of AMG II's and they a bit pricey.

I have seen various replica and copy alloys cheaper but I am not sure how strong or quality build they are compared to OEM AMG's, or are they just as good as originals but only cheaper?

I have only ever purchased replicas once, for my BMW 535i Sport many years ago - then again they were made by Rondel which is a manufacturer which produces alloys for BMW and Mercedes anyhow hence top quality.

If you have a supercar with supercar performance you may well worry about the alloy weighing a few grams more than the original lightweight racing magnesium alloy!

Wouldn't worry about it too much, replica wheels have moved on alot since the old days.

 

[e55]

I have always been in two minds about in replicas. Sometimes you wonder how the OEM alloys can be sold at such extravagant prices. The quality of replicas have come a long way in the last few years but you have to be careful.

I think one day I will get some but havent taken the plunge yet...........

 

[moosehead]

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that produces a replica 'Adharaz' wheel?

 

[Tim29]

If you go for replica's try and get some that have been made in Germany. I had two sets of AMG Monoblocks one set was manufactured by Intra, the other had no manufacturer stamped on it and was noticeably of lesser quality.

 

[Usuf_x]

cheers guys for the views, The ones I had seen where made by a company called Intra from Italy im guessing they are ok.

how much cheaper should replica's be compared to OEM i have seen some 18's as low as £400 with tyres non staggered.

 

[Carl Gosney]

I had a set of replica's when i had my E320cdi 18s they look the part & was good to look at if you know wat i mean lol...

 

[N7OGP]

cheers guys for the views, The ones I had seen where made by a company called Intra from Italy im guessing they are ok.

how much cheaper should replica's be compared to OEM i have seen some 18's as low as £400 with tyres non staggered.

do you have a photo of these wheels

 

[npuk]

Intra ones are good quality replicas, but AFAIK they have stopped making them so are rarer to find so the prices may be a little high.

Some 18" AMG Intra replicas: TO FIT MERCEDES 18" ALLOYS TO FIT SL & SEC W129 & 126 on eBay (end time 23-Apr-10 07:45:50 BST)

 

[Usuf_x]

do you have a photo of these wheels

Sorry these got sold, i had the highest bid on them but was 50/50 if i wanted them so lost out on them on the buy it now price