new style 189 wheel question

Stucks · 09-29-2011, 10:12 AM

Ive been thinking about replacing the front wheels in my style 189 set for a while now because they are badly scratched up and slightly bent. I found two different sites. One states they are refurbished/refinished wheels and the other doesnt.
example 1
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/...08/A-59617U20/

example 2
http://www.discount-auto-parts-store...y59617u20.html

Whats with the difference in price? Is there something I'm not seeing or am not aware of? Thanks

DDS2015 · 09-29-2011, 11:19 AM

Why not just get your current wheels refinished?

Stucks · 09-29-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Why not just get your current wheels refinished?

My 335i is my only car currently (so i need it every day) and I also dont have another set of wheels to throw on the car.

anerbe · 09-29-2011, 12:23 PM

why don't you try and find a winter set to throw on the car?

have a friend with wintre wheels / tires?

Stucks · 09-29-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anerbe

why don't you try and find a winter set to throw on the car?

have a friend with wintre wheels / tires?

Nope, none. Otherwise I would have done that instead of post this thread up in here.

So what is different between the two besides the huge price difference?

anerbe · 09-29-2011, 02:31 PM

hmm...I would look harder. See if anybody local in the forum can let you borrown some wheels. Post in the local subforum. Pay someone like 50 bucks to borrow a pair of winters.

I paid $100/wheel to get all the bends taken out, stripped down, repainted, mounted and balanced. Looks brand new (barrels and all). I had to put on new tires anyways, so in reality, I only paid ~$70/wheel to redo.

Better yet, rent a car for $30 dollars for a day or two.

Stucks · 09-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anerbe

hmm...I would look harder. See if anybody local in the forum can let you borrown some wheels. Post in the local subforum. Pay someone like 50 bucks to borrow a pair of winters.

I paid $100/wheel to get all the bends taken out, stripped down, repainted, mounted and balanced. Looks brand new (barrels and all). I had to put on new tires anyways, so in reality, I only paid ~$70/wheel to redo.

Better yet, rent a car for $30 dollars for a day or two.

Renting a car sounds like an ok idea, but that does not answer my original question.

Lets try for a third time now:

Is there a difference between the two wheels i linked in the original post besides the price? Is one better quality or what?

anerbe · 09-30-2011, 07:43 AM

read the links.

one says OEM reconditioned

the other has no mention of an OEM part

Authentic OEM wheels can't be purchased for $111.00.

Only way to find out is by confirming the part numbers/manufacturer on the wheels with the OEM markings.

I'm sorry to say, but the advice has already been given. It's like someone insisting on asking how to remove the front bumper of their car to change angel eyes when everyone is saying just remove the wheel liner.

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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	new style 189 wheel question Ive been thinking about replacing the front wheels in my style 189 set for a while now because they are badly scratched up and slightly bent. I found two different sites. One states they are refurbished/refinished wheels and the other doesnt. example 1 http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/...08/A-59617U20/ example 2 http://www.discount-auto-parts-store...y59617u20.html Whats with the difference in price? Is there something I'm not seeing or am not aware of? Thanks __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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DDS2015 Major 393 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	Why not just get your current wheels refinished?
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	why don't you try and find a winter set to throw on the car? have a friend with wintre wheels / tires?
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	hmm...I would look harder. See if anybody local in the forum can let you borrown some wheels. Post in the local subforum. Pay someone like 50 bucks to borrow a pair of winters. I paid $100/wheel to get all the bends taken out, stripped down, repainted, mounted and balanced. Looks brand new (barrels and all). I had to put on new tires anyways, so in reality, I only paid ~$70/wheel to redo. Better yet, rent a car for $30 dollars for a day or two.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	read the links. one says OEM reconditioned the other has no mention of an OEM part Authentic OEM wheels can't be purchased for $111.00. Only way to find out is by confirming the part numbers/manufacturer on the wheels with the OEM markings. I'm sorry to say, but the advice has already been given. It's like someone insisting on asking how to remove the front bumper of their car to change angel eyes when everyone is saying just remove the wheel liner.
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