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Old 09-26-2013, 10:20 PM
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Buying AMG replicas

Hi Guys ,

I am looking into replacing my 18' AMG wheels with the bigger ones. I looked into many different designs but one is coming back to me as it's my favourite when t comes to styling. The only thing that holds me back is the fact that they are replicas. It means I don't know where are they manufactured and what's the quality and strength of them. I don't want to find myself in the situation when one wheel will crack or something during high speed etc. Can you please share some of your experience with replicas ? Anyone bought this mode before ?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/8-5-u-9-5x19-...50558054665%26

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Replica = garbage
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Just like fake ****
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Originally Posted by miky2001
Replica = garbage
THIS
i can add even more even i know many will not like it
they are heavy and due to crappy Chinese equipment will vibrate like a hell
But you might be lucky , the link you posted looks like not a replica but OE

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I used a lot of replica sets not only on my E350 Coupe and they caused me no problems.My winter wheels are as well replicas.But i must agree they are heavier.If you like them go for it.You will have no problems.
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I was told by the company who sells them that those wheels are made in Italy , have TuV certificate and 2 year warranty. Really hard to judge apart that I like the design.
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I was told by the company who sells them that those wheels are made in Italy , have TuV certificate and 2 year warranty. Really hard to judge apart that I like the design.
Buy what you want. Your money, your car. TC
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so you got them ?
How was the delivery ?
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so you got them ?
How was the delivery ?
Nope , decided to go for something else...
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Nope , decided to go for something else...
So what did you get? Pics please?
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from Europe delivery can be an issue
i know many stories with damaged wheels
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Mine came with fake AMG's. Not happy with them but can't decide on replacements. Have to be 19's without spacers.
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There are many vendors on this forum selling quality replica wheels. Check them out.
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So what did you get? Pics please?
Have to stick with my 18' AMGs for a little because winter season is coming.

Aiming to get Borbet XRT 19'.
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asked how much 19" AMG cost at dealer
$1100 a peace

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