What's the deal with replica wheels?

[ggg20t]

So... I am a noob. I just started to upgrade my Audi and am doing some research. TooLow2.0t inspired me to get BBS LM rims (hot as hell)...but i just found out how expensive they really are.

I was wondering how reliable replica rims can be and if anybody knows a good place to get them from.

[cstarky15]

alot of people rock reps. they are usually A LOT cheaper which is why some many people have them. LM's are really sick wheels but i don't know of anyone currently making reps for them!

[t0nyy]

hey yea im jus started doing upgrades to my Audi also and i was wondering where do u get reps from??

[Stak3407]

velocity motoring

[Obvis07]

the thing wid VMR does not make BBS LM reps. they currently do not make the LM replicas that look identical to the real ones because the company BB5 got sued from BBS for taking their design so now there is another company that makes them but they do not look as good as the BB5 did. but im sure there r plenty of people selling reps around here u just need to look around

[Cargo8]

There is a company called BB5 that makes LM Reps but they are/werr being sued for copyright infringement by BBS. I would guess BBS one due to BB5's intentional copy of their brand on the center cap, etc.

[ggg20t]

Ya. I just found out about that. Any suggestions for some nice mesh wheels that I wont be paying off for 2 years? preferrably 19X8.5 with a 32 or 35 offset

[ggg20t]

http://www.mirowheels.com/279.html

check those out.. They actually look like LM's!!

[the sheriff]

no, those are terrible LM replica's.......please don't go there.

[ggg20t]

I think that is Miro's design. Do you know anything about this company? or are they a replica company?

[Latin Audi]

http://www.mirowheels.com/279.html

check those out.. They actually look like LM's!!

please dont

[ggg20t]

K i will take your word for it. I just started upgrading my car and im not quite sure what sucks and what doesn't. Why do these suck so bad?

[Latin Audi]

Just a personal opinion. But its your car so do what makes you happy. What you can try is take a side profile pic of your car, post it and someone who's photoshop savy on these forums can show you what itd look like on your ride.

[Latin Audi]

Oh and welcome to the forums and congrats on your A4!

[ggg20t]

thanks! To be honest, I am trying to stay away from the replicas. I thought that wheel was possibly their own design. If I had it my way it would be Rennworx or BBS LM. I don't trust poorly engineered wheels for obvious reasons. I will get a side shot asap and find a thread with a photoshop wiz.

[apatchin]

hey yea im jus started doing upgrades to my Audi also and i was wondering where do u get reps from??

I would go with Hartmann. Make a lot of audi wheels though, personally feel like they are better quality than VMR.

http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-.../wheels/Audi/1

[Hockenheim]

So... I am a noob. I just started to upgrade my Audi and am doing some research. TooLow2.0t inspired me to get BBS LM rims (hot as hell)...but i just found out how expensive they really are.

I was wondering how reliable replica rims can be and if anybody knows a good place to get them from.

You should put some replica Benz or BMW wheels on your Audi, that's the hottness!

[Zebman]

You should put some replica Benz or BMW wheels on your Audi, that's the hottness!

You should put some VW wheels on your Audi. Oh wait...

[darin1274]

You should put some replica Benz or BMW wheels on your Audi, that's the hottness!

LAME...Ban this fool, please!!

[EMAXX]

LAME...Ban this fool, please!!

If you think about it, BBS makes a lot of rims for BMW's. Many of the VMR style rims are similar, if not identical to BMW rims. Just saying...

[ggg20t]

bmw and merc benz rims on an Audi is a gesture of blasphemy. Audi pwns them all

[Sanjman]

I would go with Hartmann. Make a lot of audi wheels though, personally feel like they are better quality than VMR.

http://www.hartmannwheels.com/1-425-.../wheels/Audi/1

just out of curiosity what is it that makes you FEEL like they are better quality? VMR's rims fit and look better than Hartmann's... IMO... the RS4 reps simply have a more aggressive look with VMR than Hartmann's. To his own... but if you find a design VMR has... you probably should go with VMR...

also search for alloys-r-us they have some amazing prices for replica rims... just know what you are buying

[D.C. Designs]

cant go wrong with real BBS wheels especaily if you can get a good price on them
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[supamannn99]

http://www.mirowheels.com/279.html

check those out.. They actually look like LM's!!

if you want miro wheels, this is pretty much the best place to get them.

http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...udi_miro279_ls

i heard theyre not bad either

[G18]

check out this thread it may help

[europaisch]

I've seen some dudes rocking Mercedes wheels that look pretty good. I don't see what the big opposition is there.

I don't know much about them, but this company also offers replica wheels at a decent price. raderwerks

[ggg20t]

haha there isn't too much opposition. That was really a joke. I love benz and BMW. I am just extremely picky about wheels. For instance, the VMR v710 (i believe?) would look great on an Audi, but i envision it on the BMW because of the CSL BMW m3. Thank you guys for helpin me out with the tips of where to find some wheels... though the mixed review about miro wheels has me confused

I live in PA where potholes breed like rabits, so i need a quality rim that doesn't bend. I usually dodge potholes, but every now and then theres one that creeps up on me

[ggg20t]

and yes.. i spelled rabbits incorrectly

[Sharkfin]

Where in Pa are you located and how much are you looking to spend? (and what size)

[europaisch]

I'd be curious about the reputation of Miro wheels too. I like one of their styles. What's the word on these wheels anyone?

I've read some good things about this replica deal as well. Lakshore Wheel and Tire He also has mercedes reps and one called Miro? So is Miro a company that makes wheels for Mercedes or do they just knock of Mercedes wheels?

[ggg20t]

I live just south of Pittsburgh. probably willing to spend around 2 grand for new ones.
Maybe around 1,500 to 1,800 for used (maybe a little more depending on how much i like them).

19X8.5 inch wheels with a offset of either 35 or 32.

Do you have a set of some nice mesh rims you would like to sell?

[rpmfoundation]

I really think if you were to get 18's you'd be just fine.. 19's .. not so much..V708's
shop around - hartmannwheels.com also has some really good knockoffs - ( i especially like the MTM copies )

[Sharkfin]

I live just south of Pittsburgh. probably willing to spend around 2 grand for new ones.
Maybe around 1,500 to 1,800 for used (maybe a little more depending on how much i like them).

19X8.5 inch wheels with a offset of either 35 or 32.

Do you have a set of some nice mesh rims you would like to sell?

Look at my sig, it's one hell of a deal

[VMRWheels]

Since a few people are talking about V708's vs. other rs4 reps. Heres a comparison. No one comes close to our wheel design + concavity.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

[Kid Red]

I'd be curious about the reputation of Miro wheels too. I like one of their styles. What's the word on these wheels anyone?

I've read some good things about this replica deal as well. Lakshore Wheel and Tire He also has mercedes reps and one called Miro? So is Miro a company that makes wheels for Mercedes or do they just knock of Mercedes wheels?

Do a google search on Lakshore and I'll sure you find enough evidence to walk away really fast.

[cfujikawa]

No one comes close to our wheel design + concavity.

looks like a no-brainer to me. beautiful wheel!

[Bllzll]

yeah the VMR's look wayyyy meaner in those pics

[Skyler@Achtuning]

You can see our B7 A4 wheel selection here http://shop.achtuning.com/Hartmann-W...udi-B7-A4.aspx

[VMRWheels]

We also have our new V710's which also look great. Our wheels are designed by and produced only for us by our manufacturer, who also makes wheels for several large name Japanese brands as well as OEM manufacturers. I don't think any other competitor can say the same.

[ggg20t]

I am now down to two rims. VMR 710 (which is in that picture)

and the Wheeldude's Linea Corse Lemans (second wheel down)