Are there any recommendations for the best quality aftermarket ribbed belts?
There seem to be quite a few good branded makes in the price range of £10-£20. Typically, the dealer wants £40
Hope someone can chip in with some advice.
Cheers
Graham
Are there any recommendations for the best quality aftermarket ribbed belts?
There seem to be quite a few good branded makes in the price range of £10-£20. Typically, the dealer wants £40
Hope someone can chip in with some advice.
Cheers
Graham
I usually seem to end up using Continental
Thanks Terry, response much appreciated.
Funnily enough I was warming towards the Continental until someone told me yesterday that they have had experience of them squeeking; strange old world this!
On the basis that each owner would only likely change these belts once I have decided to stay with the OEM ones from the dealer.
Take care
I have used Continental's in multiple 8's, and never had a problem. Any belt can squeal if not adjusted properly.
It was recently brought to my attention that none of the aftermarket belts are a perfect fit for any of the vehicles they suit because they are all made with tolerances that permit usage across a range of vehicles. We are only talking millimetres but they are not vehicle specific.
I contacted a company called Gates who are apparently the largest manufacturer of belts in the world and are of high quality. I provided them with our OEM numbers and this was their reply.
8er.org/forum/index.php?attachment/46281/
I guess this explains why the genuine BMW belts are so much more expensive because they are a perfect fit as opposed to be being a generic belt.
I thought this was very useful information.
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