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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073  
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I would only fit Original LR wheels to mine also.
Insurance companies don't like non standard wheels. The cost difference as stated isn't worth the saving. I would wait and save the extra bucks and buy originals |
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30th Jul 2015 9:44am |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
Actually the cost difference is pretty high as far as I understand.
Also, I find it hard to believe that large companies such as LRI and Paddocks would sell wheels (that have a lifetime warranty) that would render the vehicle uninsured. Oh and by the way, having "genuine" wheels (that arent actually manufactured by the vehicle manufacturer) is no guarantee of quality... I had a Seat that was only a few years old that suffered a cracked rim after hitting a pothole, and not a very big pothole at that.... |
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30th Jul 2015 11:06am |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073
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The point with insurance is if you have a bash in your car and the loss adjuster checks over the car and finds you have a non genuine set of wheels on it that you have not declared because they look the same as the factory fit items they will not pay out.
It was just a please be careful when buying non genuine parts. Not that the quality is different. |
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30th Jul 2015 11:31am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Fully agree,, Had a new RS4 in 2001 ? The alloys were made of chocolate,, Audi put 3 sets of rims on that one !! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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30th Jul 2015 11:39am |
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| rangerjo Member Since: 29 Jul 2015 Location: hereford Posts: 5  
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thanks everyone for your helpful comments, I am seeking out some LR originals!
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30th Jul 2015 2:35pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
Kerrchiiiiinnnng!
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30th Jul 2015 6:41pm |
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| dave18 Member Since: 11 Jul 2015 Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth Posts: 497  
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Ref Insurance. On new vehicles you will more than likely find that your insurance premium goes up if you fit non manufactuer wheels on older vehicles 5 - 10 yr+ plus its not too bad. This even goes for tyres !!!!!!!
Also as said you need to check the weight limit of the wheels if its for a 110. You will need to know the manufacture and then get in contact with them and see what the limit is. Just cause its a copy doesnt mean its rated the same |
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30th Jul 2015 9:18pm |
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| Egghead Member Since: 25 Nov 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 255 
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Quality of the wheels is one thing, and I'm sure something is saved in quality which reflects the price but most people I have heard from seem to be happy... except a few that say the gloss finish goes matt rather too quickly! Maybe that doesn't bother you, or perhaps you will think if I buy cheaper I expect that sort of thing? For me, I'd be rather disappointed but you can probably get them repainted if you need.
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31st Jul 2015 10:11am |
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| fumiyasu Member Since: 19 Jun 2015 Location: Oxon Posts: 99  
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I believe the copies from LRI and most of the ones listed for £500-600 a set are all from Brit Part, they have them made by a factory. If anyone wants, I could ask my contact and see if they could disclose more on specs etc..
In terms of looks and finishes I think they are quite good. For light duty, they should be ok... |
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3rd Aug 2015 1:40pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1865
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Might be worth bearing in mind that the LRI ones (so maybe other aftermarket as well) have a little more offset than OE which could be useful?
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3rd Aug 2015 4:15pm |
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