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Replica amg rims

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Bros any idea if amg replica rims are legal in singapore? I heard replica rims are dangerous as they may crack and dangerous if drive over potholes or humps. Is it true?

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sstimo wrote:

Bros any idea if amg replica rims are legal in singapore? I heard replica rims are dangerous as they may crack and dangerous if drive over potholes or humps. Is it true?

Replica rims= buy at your own risk:becky:

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Bros any idea if amg replica rims are legal in singapore? I heard replica rims are dangerous as they may crack and dangerous if drive over potholes or humps. Is it true?

Replica are illegal bcoz of copy rights. As for whether the replica rims will crack or not is subjective. I've been using replica rims for many years on normal road usage & NS, not issue at all except for tracking.

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blackmercs wrote:

Replica are illegal bcoz of copy rights. As for whether the replica rims will crack or not is subjective. I've been using replica rims for many years on normal road usage & NS, not issue at all except for tracking.

then why shops are carrying replica rims if have copyright issue? does it mean it will be detected by cnc in future if we drive in for servicing? any issue on your replica rim so far?

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then why shops are carrying replica rims if have copyright issue? does it mean it will be detected by cnc in future if we drive in for servicing? any issue on your replica rim so far?

Hi, for copyright issue you called the revelant authority. C&C don't bother abt the replica rims when I send in for servicing, not for my case though.

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then why shops are carrying replica rims if have copyright issue? does it mean it will be detected by cnc in future if we drive in for servicing? any issue on your replica rim so far?

Usually the replica rims don't do 100% duplicate to avoid copyright issues, eg there's no AMG logo on the rim. These are normally Taiwan made branded replicas...quite good but caveat emptor. There are those that blatantly copy 100% duplicate...these are the ones you have to be careful as their origin is questionable, definitely should avoid.

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I've had replica rims for the longest time over many cars including my 2nd set of AMG reps on my W204 all no problems so far. ANY RIM rep or OEM will warp/crack if they encounter a big enough hit and pretty much all reps rims so far have never just failed for no good reason. IF you've got enough $ and wanna spend buy OEMs amg, however i'd much prefer to stick to my reps and get good tyres and save the extra $ on more mods. Cheers bro !

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I've had replica rims for the longest time over many cars including my 2nd set of AMG reps on my W204 all no problems so far. ANY RIM rep or OEM will warp/crack if they encounter a big enough hit and pretty much all reps rims so far have never just failed for no good reason. IF you've got enough $ and wanna spend buy OEMs amg, however i'd much prefer to stick to my reps and get good tyres and save the extra $ on more mods. Cheers bro !

Tks for advice! Does your reps have amg logo? Should we go for reps with amg logo?

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Mine had the AMG on it. Its really up to you if you want it to have the AMG on it or not, it dont make much differance really

My previous Replica AMG rims fm LS Auto does hve e AMG emblem. Accordg to LS, Taiwan-made replica has AMG emblem on it while Thailand-made stick on. :becky:

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subaru67 wrote:

the amg logo is for nice looks :becky:

Nt only nice bt give u a touch of being real AMG despite u knw is replica. :becky:

Bt, bt other non Merc owners can't differential. Keep them guessg. :whistle:

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rssid wrote:

I've had replica rims for the longest time over many cars including my 2nd set of AMG reps on my W204 all no problems so far. ANY RIM rep or OEM will warp/crack if they encounter a big enough hit and pretty much all reps rims so far have never just failed for no good reason. IF you've got enough $ and wanna spend buy OEMs amg, however i'd much prefer to stick to my reps and get good tyres and save the extra $ on more mods. Cheers bro !

Hi bro can email me where u got ur rep amg rims and how much per pc? Can show me pictures. Appreciated. [email protected]

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This is a tough call.. to go replica or not...

I agree with bro JTang that quality on replica may not be as good as originals.

But as hkhamateur and rssid mentioned, there may be good replicas as well.

At the end of the day, IMHO, be aware that you'd probably get what you pay for. As long as you're satisfied with your decision, that's the most important.

Personally, I'd either stay stock, or upgrade to originals (other pattern) or buy aftermarket like BBS or Breyton etc.. it's very personal preference.

Enjoy your rides!

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Hi, for copyright issue you called the revelant authority. C&C don't bother abt the replica rims when I send in for servicing, not for my case though.

i changed my B class rims to 18 inch replica within the first month i got my car. when i send in my car to C&C tyre rotation at 5000km, they said they won't do tyre rotation for me anymore :whistle:

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i changed my B class rims to 18 inch replica within the first month i got my car. when i send in my car to C&C tyre rotation at 5000km, they said they won't do tyre rotation for me anymore :whistle:

CnC rotation service is not a free job...pay them to do it & they refuse this business??

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jtang wrote:

CnC rotation service is not a free job...pay them to do it & they refuse this business??

they gave an excuse saying that my rims are aftermarket rims, so I have to do tyre rotation outside. but when i send in for servicing, they still do tyre rotation for me.... hahaha

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