Where can I get this rims? Ac Schnitzer Type 9

[noobie]

Guys,sorry, typo, it's type 8 or viiisaw this in SG forum. I like it very much... 19" (sadly no 18").anyone of you know where to get it in msia? what's the costs like?thank you.

noobie.

 

[aoch88]

Maybe some Taiwan replicas are available? Actually I always have a question, what's the difference between Taiwan replica compared to original BMW rims? I mean the quality would obviously be different as well as price tag but what else? How about the weight?

 

[Damonzero]

Looks like 17 or 18 to me, 19 would be very low profile tyres.

 

[noobie]

apparently, this movel type viii doesn't come in smaller sizes... 19" is the standard size.

 

[Damonzero]

Maybe the AC kit messed up my vision hehe

 

[Zul]

Maybe some Taiwan replicas are available? Actually I always have a question, what's the difference between Taiwan replica compared to original BMW rims? I mean the quality would obviously be different as well as price tag but what else? How about the weight?

There is some different.

The ori usually forged rims unless stated casted. The Taiwan are casted rims. Forged rims are stronger than a casted rims so less material needed to construct the rims = lighter than casted rims.

My 19" rims, ori BMW style 220, 8.5x19" weight is 11 kg compared to HRE C20 8.5x19" weight of 8.5kg. Both are forged but the C20 is a 3-piece rim.

That is reflected with the higher price for the forged rims. If bmw ori rims then add some more for the brand name.

 

[aoch88]

Thanks bro Zul for the explanation In terms of price, it's really a lot more compared to normal Taiwan rims.

 

[Damonzero]

There is some different.

The ori usually forged rims unless stated casted. The Taiwan are casted rims. Forged rims are stronger than a casted rims so less material needed to construct the rims = lighter than casted rims.

My 19" rims, ori BMW style 220, 8.5x19" weight is 11 kg compared to HRE C20 8.5x19" weight of 8.5kg. Both are forged but the C20 is a 3-piece rim.

That is reflected with the higher price for the forged rims. If bmw ori rims then add some more for the brand name.

Whats the significant difference between a forged and a casted rims?

 

[Zul]

The differences are:
1. Strength, forged rims are stronger.
2. Weight, the forged rims are lighter, to reduce the unsprung weight = better handling.
3. Price, forged rims are definitely more expensive due to the higher manufacturing cost.

 

[TheTaj]

Maybe some Taiwan replicas are available? Actually I always have a question, what's the difference between Taiwan replica compared to original BMW rims? I mean the quality would obviously be different as well as price tag but what else? How about the weight?

I asked Ah Tee, the boss of Hupshun Tyres in Sunway, and he explained to me the following.

Original BMW rims will have ori part numbers embossed on the rim (either inside or outside) and will state "Made in Germany" or sometimes "Made in Italy" (i.e. ori BMW rims made by Cromodora, Italy, etc)

Taiwan or Thailand rims won't have ori part numbers embossed but will state just "Germany", that means just a licensed product, licensed from Germany.

If no part nos and no word "Germany", then unauthorised copy, prolly made in China.

Well, at least that's what he said...

 

[aoch88]

Thanks TheTaj but basically I really don't mind whether the writing is there or not I'm more concerned about the quality, durability and weight for the price we're paying. If it doesn't justify that much, getting a Taiwanese rim is ok. I've been using Taiwan rims for my Japanese ride and Proton all these while and they work great.

 

[noobie]

rims are rather important, imagine going highspeed and you hit a big pot hole and the rim(s) disintegrate...

 

[TheTaj]

From my experience, Taiwan rims are ok for use. My E60 and Harrier both using Taiwan rims, 2 of my previous cars also used Taiwan-made rims. Although i wish to use some lightweight forged Japan or BBS rims, my budget doesn't allow it at this time.

 

[Zul]

I think at the end it all depend on U and the $$$. As far as I can remember, last time, AC Type 3, 3-piece rims will cost about RM 16k for 18" & Taiwan made will cost about RM 4k or cheaper. U will be saving a lot of $ but U get a cast rims compared to forged rims.

As for me I don't like to compromise on tyres and rims. These 2 items is the only things that connect U to the 'world'... For me I'll try to get a forged rims otherwise I stick to ori. I frequently go beyond 200 km/h. Don't like to have a heavy, crack rims on high speed.

Just my opinion...

 

[TheTaj]

Yes Zul... agree with u wholeheartedly...

there was a time i was like u, running 200kmh plus quite regularly, and even playing Sepang trackdays...those lightweight forged rims were a must along with good tyres...but have slowed down a lot these past few years, so the Taiwan rims will do for now...

but tyres are still important for me, no cheap local, Korean or China tyres for me, ever...

 

[Damonzero]

yes and becareful of those used tyres never gamble ur life with it.

 

[TheTaj]

IMHO, never, ever use used tyres..

 

[aoch88]

rims are rather important, imagine going highspeed and you hit a big pot hole and the rim(s) disintegrate...

I don't think it would be so serious unless you end up in a terrible accident I've used Taiwan rims all my life on all my rides, most of my friends are using them too. If Taiwan rims are so fragile, I'm sure no one would want to buy but if we look around, majority of the rims sold are Taiwanese. I'm not sure the actual production is in China or Taiwan however.

 

[Zul]

IMO Taiwan rims are not fragile but be careful when and after U went into a potholes. Always check after U went into a potholes for crack. If U stick to our road speed limit I think should be OK. If U want to go higher diameter, plus-1 and all the way to plus-3 then get a forged rims. It is lighter most of the time so U won't loose too much power/pick-up.

 

[aoch88]

I googled around and found out that my Style 172 19" weights 15KG each. It's not that light after all? I've seen some aftermarket brands which is 12KG each for the same size, haha