Yes, I know.
The issue I have is in Canada, BMW stock rims/aftermarket (good quality) rims are expensive and we are forced to buy in the US, but then we are forced to pay the sky high duties/freight/brokerage fees.
Take the 19" BMW stock rims (to be used for winter), the dealer here quotes about $5000 for a set 408M (low pressure cast, I believe) with Pirelli Sotto 240 Series II. Since I do not like the price for the above package, I priced out the aftermarket rims (better quality, like flow formed cast) and Michelin PA4 or Bridgestone LM60 and the price comes out to $5500 - $6000. When I start asking if these aftermarket wheels will clear the M5 front brakes, nobody knows the answer and told me I am ordering at my own risk. If they don't clear, then I am stuck with wheels I cannot use.
After couple of months researching, I decided to just go for really nice wheels with the reputation of BBK fitment. Eventually, I settled with Forgeline as Vettes, Porsche, Mustangs use this brand on the Motorsports.
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Originally Posted by mwlmd
Bobblehead. You are CRAZY!
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