Is buying alloys Reps a bad idea?

[rickparmar]

i have the upgraded alloys on my S5 but I wish I had the originals. Seen these reps on eBay

He has said the reps are JWL and VIA stamped with load rating

Also is the picture the same as the s5 alloys?

 

[Adam14]

What alloys do you currently have?

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[rickparmar]

These ones

 

[Adam14]

Are they on 20s? I really like them...and I have the genuine alloys you're after

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[Adam14]

Per attached

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[rickparmar]

19s I do like them but then I see your ones and I want them lol

So I might just do a summer/winter set up

Do those reps above look like yours?

 

[Adam14]

19s I do like them but then I see your ones and I want them lol

So I might just do a summer/winter set up

Do those reps above look like yours?

Similar(ish) I'd say, the finish and colour of the non-DC bit seems a lighter grey than mine. Problem with reps is quality can vary wildly. Personally I prefer the look of the alloys you have than mine

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[S32B]

19s I do like them but then I see your ones and I want them lol

So I might just do a summer/winter set up

Do those reps above look like yours?

He likes yours, you like his...why not do a switch???

 

[Seeemor]

These ones

They look great man


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[rickparmar]

Haha

I’m just a confused man.

Need new tyres so that’s why I was thinking what to do.

 

[S32B]

Haha

I’m just a confused man.

Need new tyres so that’s why I was thinking what to do.

I'm not saying they are, but i assume ebay alloys?

Take a look at this first: https://www.carthrottle.com/post/what-is-it-that-makes-fake-wheels-so-potentially-dangerous/

 

[Adam14]

Not a bad idea, would have to give it some thought, if OP was open to the idea that is

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[rickparmar]

Not a bad idea, would have to give it some thought, if OP was open to the idea that is

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I will just end up regretting it lol

 

[Adam14]

I will just end up regretting it lol

Fair enough mate, agreed here. After thinking about it do love the look of the DC alloys when clean. If I were you I'd buy OEM.

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[RS3 S.]

i have the upgraded alloys on my S5 but I wish I had the originals. Seen these reps on eBay

He has said the reps are JWL and VIA stamped with load rating

Also is the picture the same as the s5 alloys?

..........i think the £500.00 price tag for 4 alloys would set the bells ringing?. Have a look on ebay,there is plenty on there & genuine stuff but they also command genuine price.

 

[S32B]

..........i think the £500.00 price tag for 4 alloys would set the bells ringing?. Have a look on ebay,there is plenty on there & genuine stuff but they also command genuine price.

Did you see this on the new the other night? Shocking: https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-12...in-fake-crash-helmets-itv-news-investigation/

 

[Adam14]

End of the day there are a few things where you get what you pay for, alloys and tyres are an example.

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[RS3 S.]

I got the alloys i wanted for my SQ5 from a seller in Germany. They were not cheap but came with the correct Audi spec tyres that were almost brand new & the alloys are in mint condition. When i took into account the price of one tyre & one rim from Audi it didnt seem as bad plus when i sold the orginal alloys that came with the car that also made it easier to take,it's just the initial out lay.

 

[Benji315]

I'll be selling my OEM S5 Wheels within the next 12 months if you don't mind waiting for a genuine pair

Hopefully it'll be sooner when the new s5 drops though mind you!