[blackandproud]

Couldn't look at the stock 16s any longer. Ordered a set of 18" Fastco Replika wheels (R108) that I thought were 162 replicas. Now I'm not sure if they are, or just similar in design. Do your 162 wheels look the same from these angles? I guess I usually only see those OEM wheels from a straight side point of view.

Before anyone mentions lowering, I don't think I'm going to bother. Just drove a 330 with sport and premium for 4 years, and got a little tired of the bumpy ride. I'm gonna see what it's like to drive with a little less road feel (and maybe a little more comfort).

[spacedogg]

They don't have the same concavity...but it's a very similar design. Looks good to me tho.

[Gquie]

Those look really nice! How much did you get them for and how much for the rubber? Im really really sick of my 16 inchers too but I park and work in Scarborough and Im afraid if I get nice wheels they'll get jacked. Don't say it'll never happen cuz I had my RSX stolen from Scarborough Town Center. GAH!

[taichi]

Looks nice, very oemish.

[ctgazer]

yea, price and location where you got them from please...looks like something i could use for winter!

[kenneth]

Definitely looks better. 16s are awful looking, 18s definitely more sexy. As Spacedogg said the 162s curve inside to the centre (like a bowl). This looks good too. let us know the price. Enjoy.

[blackandproud]

I got them from Steelcase Tires N Mags on Woodbine. Paid about $1800, 18 all around with 235 Nexxen tires.

[ctgazer]

Originally Posted by blackandproud

I got them from Steelcase Tires N Mags on Woodbine. Paid about $1800, 18 all around with 235 Nexxen tires.

that is kinda pricey tho. you coulda gotten OEM's with those prices

[blackandproud]

I looked for OEM 162s, but no one seems to be selling them. Best I could see was from BMWWheels.com, and takeoffs were $300US each. Add the cost of rubber and the extras (customs, taxes, shipping), I just couldn't be bothered. I bought a set of M5 reps for my old 330, and I had no complaints. I'm a bit lazy, and also impatient. I want it when I want it.

[pokerface]

they look like the ones on the 535i

[blackandproud]

Hey, I think you're right Pokerface. These might be Style 124 reps.

[ctgazer]

they look good tho! hmm, i really want a set that looks like that but dont want to pay over $1200 or so..hahahaha

[blackandproud]

Well, no wonder people always say replicas are crap quality. If you figure 4 tires at roughly $200 apiece, and you only want to pay $1200, that leaves $400 or $100 per rim. (Less actually, because of taxes and installing). Seems kinda low to me. Is that what people usually pay for reps, about $1200? My last set also cost me around $1700 (from Steelcase, 4 years ago), so I figured it was the norm.

Maybe Steelcase is too expensive?

[pokerface]

I knew somebody that has quoted replicas for MB and Audi/VW at lower than 200 ea. And they were in 17/18 inch varieties.

Blackandproud, I see that they are 18s (the sidewalls look tall to me for some reason though) What sort of tires do you have?

[Soni]

I need to start plan on my winter set too...Ivan, may be we can get a better deal as a group buy...

[Gquie]

If you guys wanna do a group buy for a better deal I'm in. $1800 is a bit steep though considering I searched a B/S/T and found some guy in Ottawa who is selling is 162's with Kumho rubber for $1500.

[alanchan]

I used to have a set of 162 but sold it for $1350

[KL2DC]

Agreed they look like 124s... they look nice though. I'd throw some rear spacers on, 12 or 15mm should do it..

[blackandproud]

The rubber is Nexxen N3000 235/40ZR18, if you are trying to get comparable quotes. I just waxed them up so the brake dust will come off easier, and I have to say, I love that I can fit my hand in between the spokes and clean the inner surface too. I don't know how you guys with wire mesh do it. I would go crazy trying to keep those things clean!

I am curious to see how much cheaper someone else manages to get these, because I'm a masochist and I love punishing myself. As long as it's an apples to apples quote. I live in a condo and don't really want to go down into P2 to mount my own wheels to save a few bucks, so let's see what price you can get with comparable tires, installed and balanced.

And like I said before, I wanted the 162s but they are hard to come by. They get snapped up right away, and if it was shipping from Ottawa, I imagine that would add a few hundred bucks, no?

I'm actually really happy with these, now that I'm looking at them. Less common on E90, and when I was waxing them, I was looking at the finish closely. Real nice. If you guys do a group buy, don't let too many people in! I don't want to see tons of cars with the same rims out there!

[blackandproud]

Actually guys, thanks for putting that thought into my head about them being a little pricey. I remembered that I had initially ordered 245 tires for the rear, but then called in and changed my mind. When I paid, I was charged the same even though I decided to go 235 all around. So I called Steelcase and they are crediting me $160. Not a ton, but hey, better in my pocket, right?

So the package actually cost me $1640 installed. Work it down from there...

[ctgazer]

^^ok, thats more of a price i can live with....hehe

[Chiggy]

You say you wax your rims? What do you use?