dchl21

so just saw some 507 reps out in town for pretty cheap. looks nice but not sure about quality.


19x8.5+45 19x9.5 +45






im so tempted to get the polished ones on my white sedan, but I currently have a set of super mint oem 19" multis.





should I switch up to reps ?!?!??!







tell me what you think.

Kriston

No way, why ditch the OEM Multispokes for the reps!


You will be fine with the reps, but you already know what you have are built better. This is more a preference in style. I like both. But since one is authentic and the other is a rep, it makes the decision easy

dchl21

I guess ...but then ill have extra 1500 in my pocket to mess with and while I can still get a good value on the multies.

m a x i m u s

I was never a big fan of the multi spokes, but they look really good on your car (I'm assuming that's a pic of your car). If the price is right on the reps, I say why not?

MJ50

reps for winter...
oem for summer...

Girard@ACGautomotive

OEM multi spokes for the win.

Roswell

Are u out of ur mind?

MaroonC63

You'll be buying replacement replicas every other week lol. I know a guy who has them...has been through two sets in 3 months.

HBC350

The reps look better than the spokes IMHO. But will they hold up? That's the question.

black lavender

My .02

I'm not a fan of anything replica if OEM is available.
I'm sure the replica wheels are fine, but I prefer OEM.
Plus, if you ever decide to sell them in the future, you'll get more for OEM.

abcut973

Pass ...

CeSixtyThree

If you have civic I would say go for it, buy having Mercedes-benz with AMG engine under the hood is a no no for replicas!

Magno507

Rather pay abit more and buy the OEM. If you can afford a MB you can afford OEM Rims lol

layzie12g

I put Chinese wheels on my SL55 in place of the wheels it was ordered with. I regretted it, even though I hated the wheels on it. It was a stock wheel that came on the SL600s.

daniel3ooo

How much are the reps going for?

RW Carbon

There are many levels of quality regarding replica wheels. They may look good but they could be made by "gravity casting" which is basically the cheapest way to make a wheel. This method is inferior to OE quality. I would confirm how they are made first, but as others said they are most likely below quality and strength of your factory wheels.

Roswell

^^ well said!! Many think all replicas are made equally, or source their parts/materials from MHT.. Wrong!

dchl21

thanks for all the responds guys. I was just tempted to get some $8888 wheels for $888 lol...


sticking to my oems. thanks again

Roswell

Lol .. Told u to buy my HRE for the lucky #

black lavender

Off subject. Have you had any issues with the P40's?
I purchased a set of 540R 3pc and they had the softest lip ever. I went over a small pot hole and dented the hell out of it.

But I noticed the P40's are forged monoblocks. I might go that route in the future. But for now, I'm avoiding their 3pc. Vince@HRE was helpful though

Roswell

Monoblocks are the way to go, light & strong.

HRE 3 pcs wheels (like many other companies) only have the center forged, the lips are outsourced elsewhere like from MHT.

I never had problems with my monoblocks but always had headaches with all my previous multi-pcs wheels (leak). Never again 3 pcs for me, too much maintenance

realjones88

I've had replica OEM 19's on my car for many thousands of miles have not had any issues so to each there own. These 507 rims appear to be from the same manufacturer as the AMG plate is the same (it is a plate, not stamped like OEM).

Now I am not claiming they on the same level as OEM, but paying big bucks is in no way a guarantee to not have issues. Just look up cracked BBS rims to see what quality rims can potentially get you.

MaroonC63

Don't get me wrong, I know people who have replicas with no issues. But the specific 507 rims my friend always gets cracks within a week and these are 507 replicas too so just shedding a friends personal experience....he could of had a nice set of HRE's by now.

uc63ry

keep the multispokes. The replica looks different than OEM 507 rims. Plus the OEM multis probly have better quality + stronger.

Yasinraza

I've seen those rims personally, not really the best quality; call me crazy but it just doesn't feel right, keep the multispokes! one of my favourite styles and set I also own.