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11-08-2011, 10:57 PM | #1 |
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5-yr old OEM Rims VS. New Beyern Mesh
I am planning to get a set of rims for my winter tires on a 2011 335i x-drive sedan.
I narrowed it down to two options with pros and cons: A) 5-year old used OEM rims that are identical to the ones I have right now with my new car. PRO: - 100% compatible unless BMW changed the dimension of this specific rim design over the past 5 years. - Interchangeability. I will have 8 identical rims so if any one of them got damaged, I don't need to panic. - Authentic BMW quality. - Practically stylish. No mirror-finish surface to worry about. CON: - History. I would be the third owner of these rims, so I wouldn't know what they have been gone through over the past five years. - Inconvenience. The seller is in a different city and I would need to travel long distance to meet him. - No warranty. As-is cash sale, so if anything happens after the transaction is done, I have nowhere to turn to. B) Retail new Beyern Mesh style 17 x 8 (P/N: 1780BYM305120S72) PRO: - Option to test fit before purchase - Full warranty - Can be purchased locally CON: - Have to wait for a couple of weeks - Not 100% sure if rim has enough clearance for front break calliper - Mirror-finish lips are said to lose their shine in 5 years With the recent fitment issue with generic rims (Core Racing M3 replica with 41 offset) and the more experienced dealer's warning on potential clearance issue with TSW INTERLAGOS, I don't have much hope left on custom rims. As a function over form kind of guy, I am leaning slightly towards option A, but would like to see what you guys think. Also, under normal driving, how long will the OEM rims last? Decades? Thanks for your time and attention. Last edited by hutong; 11-08-2011 at 10:58 PM.. Reason: Adding a question. |
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Your'e overthinking it way too much. Just get whatever is cheaper and forget about it.
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11-08-2011, 11:54 PM | #4 |
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+1. Just the best you feel comfortable spending
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11-09-2011, 12:48 PM | #6 |
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So, option A is no longer available since the rims are from a much older vehicle than I expected and the offset is different.
Anyone can confirm that Beyern Mesh 17 x 8 ET 30 (P/N: 1780BYM305120S72) will work with 2011 335i x-drive? |
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11-09-2011, 12:52 PM | #7 |
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All Beyerns work with all BMWs..offset is good..I run ET 30 all around w Beyerns
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yes it will fit. And look better too.
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