Serpentine Belts

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

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

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.