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Re: M Parallel spokes VS TT style replicas (archive)
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Posted by Phil S. on May 25, 2000 at 08:31:01:

In Reply to: M Parallel spokes VS TT style replicas posted by James on May 25, 2000 at 00:13:40:

: Summer is finally here and it's time for new tires and wheels for my 850.
: I really like the look of the M Parallel spoes from BMW but have recently seen some replica wheels that look the same, but cost less than half the price.
: Does anyone have any experience or comments on replica wheels vs genuine BMW wheels?
: Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes you are just paying for a brand name.
: Regards,
: James

Your comment "you get what you pay for" is on the mark. The factory parallels are FORGED which makes them much stronger-and something that is very important in a wheel that is this open with regard to design. Forged wheels are more expensive by definition. If you want to trust your car and your butt to the low priced spread at potentially triple digit speeds--go ahead.

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