Deal too good to be true?

sstarch1 · 12-10-2006, 07:46 PM

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/spec...%29+Style+167/

Is this too good?

Carnage · 12-10-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/spec...%29+Style+167/

Is this too good?

Basic rule of life. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

6SpeedMan · 12-10-2006, 09:13 PM

It states that it's the new M5 style 167's. Thats a bad replica of a M6 wheel. It's definatley not too "good". I'm guessing the quality ain't that great.

DFW_M · 12-10-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/spec...%29+Style+167/

Is this too good?

Are those really the M5 wheels???
I thought they looked different (those look more like M6's)

sstarch1 · 12-11-2006, 06:52 AM

Yeah, i figured they got the M5/M6 messed up, but i was surprised to see any of these wheels for less than $1000.

Getagrip · 12-11-2006, 12:52 PM

They're probably Miro.

vladinecko · 12-11-2006, 12:59 PM

yeah, that's an M6 replica, not M5.

vladinecko · 12-11-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Graphite330

It states that it's the new M5 style 167's. Thats a bad replica of a M6 wheel. It's definatley not too "good". I'm guessing the quality ain't that great.

how do you know they're bad just by looking at the pictures. are there any apparent giveaways that i've missed?

The flying Dutchman · 12-11-2006, 01:12 PM

Those aren't OEM wheels, original = 19",

OEM's are around 1900 USD

sstarch1 · 12-11-2006, 03:08 PM

Oh, im aware that they arent OEM,
but even for reps they seem cheap.

MonacoBimm · 12-11-2006, 03:12 PM

I know why they are so cheap. Its because they ar eonly 8 inches big. And they dont offer the staggered setup.

HRC · 12-11-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

...but even for reps they seem cheap.

More RED flags to me...

Danny

DanMardik · 12-11-2006, 04:27 PM

Actually that's a typical deal for replicas of that size. If you look on top it says 18X8 so it's not a staggered set up. Plus it's not a true replica of the M6 wheels because the color is straight silver instead of two tone black/polished silver. Anyhow, this isn't a deal that's to good to be true. In fact these wheels may even be pretty good and will last a long time, they just wont be staggered as well as a direct M6 Replica. I would spend a couple hundred more and get the staggered set up. Look on Ebay.

DanMardik · 12-11-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Oh, im aware that they arent OEM,
but even for reps they seem cheap.

Because you're used to ridiculously high priced RIP-OFF wheels by other more known manufacturers. These wheels are not FORGED they are cast, which makes it a bit cheaper, but even in this case $600.00+ is about average for this size wheels and replicas.

HRC · 12-11-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMardik

Because you're used to ridiculously high priced RIP-OFF wheels by other more known manufacturers. These wheels are not FORGED they are cast, which makes it a bit cheaper...

Wow...just wow. I guess in your world, you don't get what you pay for. FYI, Forging is a much more (not just "a bit") expensive process than casting. LOL.

Danny

Casey 5 · 12-11-2006, 05:09 PM

Those are M6..not M5.

Brunotheboxer · 12-11-2006, 05:17 PM

if you read the fine print it states "Some assembly required"

Getagrip · 12-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Here is another set of M6 reps. $30 less for the set. There are actuall three set of M6 reps on this page in 18". There is a more accurate reproduction about mid-page.

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...w-e46-18.shtml

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DanMardik Captain 17 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 08 INFINITI G37S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Actually that's a typical deal for replicas of that size. If you look on top it says 18X8 so it's not a staggered set up. Plus it's not a true replica of the M6 wheels because the color is straight silver instead of two tone black/polished silver. Anyhow, this isn't a deal that's to good to be true. In fact these wheels may even be pretty good and will last a long time, they just wont be staggered as well as a direct M6 Replica. I would spend a couple hundred more and get the staggered set up. Look on Ebay.
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