Has anyone ordered from this vendor?

[C's Bimmer]

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/X5/2008/

If so, any feedback? My main concern is that the wheels will not be hubcentric and that I'll encounter vibrations. This tends to be a common occurence with replica wheels.

I'm looking for a set of cheap, 19" wheels for my WINTER set-up. I currently have the 20" OEM 214's for my Summer set-up, but these HP tires are not ideal for winter.

I need a winter set. Anyone have a set of 19's they want to sell me?

[motordavid]

The handy Search Tab, while not GOOG in handiness or returns,
does dig up some threads on the topic...:

http://www.xoutpost.com/search.php?searchid=1542337

[LeMansX5]

There are some members on E53 forum who have bought from Finish Line.

You can post in Items wanted to buy forum if you want to buy 19" take-offs.

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by motordavid

The handy Search Tab, while not GOOG in handiness or returns,
does dig up some threads on the topic...:

http://www.xoutpost.com/search.php?searchid=1542337

I did a few searches and didn't come up with anything. This link you posted is a dead link. What did the thread/posting say?

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

There are some members on E53 forum who have bought from Finish Line.

You can post in Items wanted to buy forum if you want to buy 19" take-offs.

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer

I did a few searches and didn't come up with anything. This link you posted is a dead link. What did the thread/posting say?

The thread had 3 pages of posts in it...Search still turns up that thread
which works for me; as to why my link doesn't work, no idea.

The gist is that FinishLine sells refurbished oem wheels, not replicas,
just as the co. explains on their web site, of which you have that link.
Thus, your concerns on hubcentric, fit and application should be reduced
vs. rep wheels.
GL,mD

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/X5/2006/

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Factory Original Alloy Wheels (OEM)
- Genuine OEM Wheels (OEM: ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER)
- Refinished to Brand New Original Condition (A+)
- Lifetime Warranty on the Finish!!
- All Factory OEM Alloy Rims available in CHROME FINISH
- All non-chrome Alloy Wheels are Clearcoated!
- Perfect Solution for Replacement Wheels.
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[bigd00755]

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/X5/2008/

If so, any feedback? My main concern is that the wheels will not be hubcentric and that I'll encounter vibrations. This tends to be a common occurence with replica wheels.

I'm looking for a set of cheap, 19" wheels for my WINTER set-up. I currently have the 20" OEM 214's for my Summer set-up, but these HP tires are not ideal for winter.

I need a winter set. Anyone have a set of 19's they want to sell me?

Hi cmansbimmer I have a set of OEM 19" 212 wheels with tires that I am trying to sell. I upgraded my E70 to the 214's and I live in Houston, Texas and have no need for winter tires. PM your email and I will send you the details.

[Jbeene]

I bought a set of wheels from them a few years back for my E61 5 Series. They were not OEM, but were not refurbished either, rather brand new wheels produced by Ronal in Italy.

They were very good wheels, in fact one of them was almost perfectly true once the tire was on it and didn't require very much in the way of balancing.

I think it is a crap shoot whether you get new or refurbished with them, but if you buy the replicas they may be the Ronals which are made in the same factory to the same spec as the OEM wheel.

I think the best thing to do is phone them. I agree with a previous poster that they aren't the best at e-mail but if you talk to them they are pretty good.

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Jbeene

I bought a set of wheels from them a few years back for my E61 5 Series. They were not OEM, but were not refurbished either, rather brand new wheels produced by Ronal in Italy.

They were very good wheels, in fact one of them was almost perfectly true once the tire was on it and didn't require very much in the way of balancing.

I think it is a crap shoot whether you get new or refurbished with them, but if you buy the replicas they may be the Ronals which are made in the same factory to the same spec as the OEM wheel.

I think the best thing to do is phone them. I agree with a previous poster that they aren't the best at e-mail but if you talk to them they are pretty good.

Thank you. I'll do just that.