Replica rims

[Roberttan]

First set was a Avanti RS (Advan RS Replica)

 

My friend's 2nd set of Replica rims SA67 Replica:

 

 

 

 

Now is on Sa-- replica :P

YOU can spent so much $ on your brake and yet bought the Websport rim

anyway you websport rim i think is original but now they coould be produced in TAIWAN (out source)

also are you runnning on YOKOhama tyee?

 

[Hoppie24]

YOU can spent so much $ on your brake and yet bought the Websport rim

anyway you websport rim i think is original but now they coould be produced in TAIWAN (out source)

also are you runnning on YOKOhama tyee?

 

Not mine leh, hahahaha i also say him. buay tahan. for my i spend on Rims cannot afford brakes

[Hoppie24]

yes my frend running Yokohama S-drive, that is a Racing Sports RS02 NOT the original Wedsport SA67.

[Kiadaw]

I don't think there is significant wear on replica or cheaper Taiwan or whatever brand wheels (rims), if you drive normally in Singapore road.

 

Branded wheels like Volks, BBS, are very expensive, easily a few K. Even some center caps can cost over 200 bucks a set.

 

Unless you are brand whore, or really go for some weight savings, the cheaper wheels will do lah, in my humble opinion.

 

Of course, you will look like silly if you drive a Ferrari & use a 15 inch Advanti wheels, or overkill on a QQ on 18 inch volks racing TE37.

[Shull]

correct me if i'm wrong, but one major difference in the price between the expensive and cheap rims are the manufacturing process used to make them..

 

as far as i know, the real rims are usually forged, meaning use force to hammer them down to size..these are usually have the best mechanical strength(and thus can be made lighter)..this process is very energy consuming, and the machines are not cheap..

 

the other more common (and cheaper) method is via casting and machining..these usually do not have the superb mechanical properties of those made by forging..

 

 

[Hoppie24]

Advan cast their rims but still ex :(

 

Prodrive are all forged :)

 

Taiwan or Jap rims all will damage but the latter may be slightly stronger. The paint/chrome quality of Jap rims will last longer and wont fade over time. Pay peanuts get monkey.

 

If you want your rims to flush to your fender without the need of spacers, go for jap rims where u can pre-order what kind of offset you need to flush. Your car looks stupid with tuck rims, even how nice the rims is, it looks like a tortoise on 4 small legs. YUCKS! i just hate that kind of looks.

[Roberttan]

Advan cast their rims but still ex :(

 

Prodrive are all forged :)

 

Taiwan or Jap rims all will damage but the latter may be slightly stronger. The paint/chrome quality of Jap rims will last longer and wont fade over time. Pay peanuts get monkey.

 

If you want your rims to flush to your fender without the need of spacers, go for jap rims where u can pre-order what kind of offset you need to flush. Your car looks stupid with tuck rims, even how nice the rims is, it looks like a tortoise on 4 small legs. YUCKS! i just hate that kind of looks.

brother just to correct you,

NOT all Prodrive rims are Forged OK(dont want to mislead here)

no matter how we share our views and still you yourself have the final say.

JUst remember 1 thing,you should know what you doing or buying.

一分钱 一分货

[C-K]

One important factor contributing to the lifespan of the rim is the tyre profile. The thicker, the better for the rims.

 

Rims equipped with low profile tyre are more prone to damages; be it forged or casted rims.

 

[Lectrosphere]

was urs offroad pigkarp rims leh, different leh... heavy duty designed for bashing lol

 

 

hmmm... but de casting n material use should be same as replicas bah?

[Lectrosphere]

First set was a Avanti RS (Advan RS Replica)

 

My friend's 2nd set of Replica rims SA67 Replica:

 

 

 

 

Now is on Sa-- replica :P

 

 

wah... looks serious... so big chunk broke off!

[Xspace]

wah, din know replica rims can break till like that... Macam plastic...

[Rb26dett]

First set was a Avanti RS (Advan RS Replica)

 

My friend's 2nd set of Replica rims SA67 Replica:

 

 

 

 

Now is on Sa-- replica :P

 

 

your friend ok or not ? using mcgard nuts with replica rims .

 

but i have to agree , u pay peanuts you get monkey.

 

i am using the same set of prodrives on my ride coming to 5yrs now.still going good .

[Zyrofillica]

hmmm... but de casting n material use should be same as replicas bah?

 

maybe same. but ur rims surely designed for rugged use and heavier loads so everything will be thicker (ie, stronger)

[Elfenstar]

correct me if i'm wrong, but one major difference in the price between the expensive and cheap rims are the manufacturing process used to make them..

 

as far as i know, the real rims are usually forged, meaning use force to hammer them down to size..these are usually have the best mechanical strength(and thus can be made lighter)..this process is very energy consuming, and the machines are not cheap..

 

the other more common (and cheaper) method is via casting and machining..these usually do not have the superb mechanical properties of those made by forging..

 

Not necessarily bro. Take OZ's for example. They're cast (so are BBS's IIRC). They can achieve the same mechanical strengths of forged wheels. The difference is they weigh more.

 

One thing I've noticed about replica's is that they're either more brittle (and light), or if they're not, they're off balance (so more weights are needed for balancing). If I drove exclusively in SG then the former shouldnt make a difference unless I hit a curb hard, no craters potholes to really worry about.

 

[Elfenstar]

hi bro, dont know how true tat replica rims cant tahan long... but my alloy rims which i believe is the same material as you lasted me for a good half year without any problems... i go up kerb and occasionally go offroad wif these rims of mine so far so good though i heard they will wrap under pressure... but mine no problem

 

Have you seen how thick your tyres are?

 

[Elfenstar]

just changed to this set of rims, Wedsports Replica SA-67R, 17"

 

Maybe my fzd jealous............said replica rims cannot tahan for long...........over time..........sure outta shape one

 

 

True or not

 

I know and like those. You'll be fine. Just beware impact damage like potholes.

[Kungfu]

tks Elfenstar.

 

got a colleague who got the similar replica rims as mine for 3 years or so............still going strong for the rims,even go JB eat/pump/shop also fine....17" what

 

but true lah....................if kanna big potholes..............can kiss the set good bye liao

 

but again.....................i also got see authentic brand rims damaged...............those laying at rims shops and a few by the roadside, so whether which is better..............depends on luck

Edited September 7, 2010 by Kungfu

[Hoppie24]

your friend ok or not ? using mcgard nuts with replica rims .

 

but i have to agree , u pay peanuts you get monkey.

 

i am using the same set of prodrives on my ride coming to 5yrs now.still going good .

 

hahaha...........it was a group buy organise by me for the Legacy people so just buy lor. not very ex la, better than trading rims with bricks right? :D