been looking to buy some wheels and found some "oem" ap2v1 wheels. havent taken a look at them in person but am soon. just curious on how i would tell the difference between an oem and replica? i have ap1 wheels currently and seen the back of the wheel and on one spoke it has honda and another it has enkei? would replicas have that? or would replicas say made in china? im hoping it has something on it that says im fake just to make this easy for me. from the pics the wheels look clean and worth it just dont want to go and spend the money and find out theyre trash and will not last as long as oem. anyways any input would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

I have replica ap2v1 wheels and the quality seems as good as stock but yes on the back of the spokes it says made in china. I have hit a few pot holes with then and auto crossed with them no problems. I work at a body shop and we use replica wheels all the time and no one ever comes back with issues.

 

Thank you that's what I needed to know. As long as the quality is the same as oem i'll be happy.

 

It should be, but if you can find OEM for the same price I'd go with it

 

do they weigh the same?

 

they would say made in china instead of japan on the back.

i thought about getting a set of the V3s... $600 for all 4 cant be beat!

 

no you cant, that is an excellent price! where are these v3s! this guy is charging me $800 for v1s but im taking it because 1) they come with wheels 2) i cant find anything else...

 

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Generally speaking the quality of the casting process and the metal used from Chinese made products is inferior. Not to say it is junk, but usually not as good as OEM. I speak from experience in firearm products and accessories. Scope mounts made is USA are rock solid and would bet my life on them, scope mount from China is usually lesser quality, heavier, and looser tolerances on the rail or scope base you are mounting it to...would not bet MY life on it.