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[Mr_Tripp]

I don't think they all deserve the kinda money they ask ie HRE vintage series.

Oh yeah, thats another thing I forgot some Real wheels are discontinued such as the hex cap hre 501's and I just can't justify spending 2-3 times the cost of the entire car on "real" wheels, for what, just to say "yea those are real"

[CrusherCurtis]

Please make a reasonable argument why we should deprive companies like BBS and Borbet of the money they deserve for their wheel designs.

I don't think they all deserve the kinda money they ask ie HRE vintage series.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Fake splits can f*ck off.

[lambo]

There is a purpose to genuine wheels but people that buy "real" wheels and stretch undersized tyres on with air bag suspension completely missed the point.

I disagree. BBS RS's and the likes were never strictly a racing/ultra-performance wheel. Why does everyone have to build their cars to be super-handling-speed-machines?

[Hooffenstein HD]

There is a purpose to genuine wheels but people that buy "real" wheels and stretch undersized tyres on with air bag suspension completely missed the point.

[spike68]

Your conclusion is exactly why this subject is such a huge debate.

I will point out. The only reason why rep companies are so successful is because they offer their wheels that fit as many cars as they possibly can. This debate is more of a conflict over quantity vs. quality. Even though Save the Wheels and I stand on the quality side, I honestly think it's something that will continue going on and on. A debate that will never end. Like I said, we're not here to shame (at least I'm not), we're here to make sure people understand the pros and cons. We would absolutely rather have everyone buy quality, but you cant convince everyone.

Personally, I bought real wheels because of the meaning behind it. Not only are the Borbets an attractive design, but knowing the fact that I waited and worked my ass off to get them is what brings the respect. I didnt want to cut corners with my build. It's things like that I love to see in other people's builds as well.

[Mr_Tripp]

Idk I am on the fence about this one, real wheels are nice and all however I have 2 reasons that I have/would buy fake wheels 1) For me I just drive my car, sometimes fast sometimes slow, I don't drift or do crazy maneuvers so I am not worried about cracks or bends also my car is currently parked outside all the time so I don't wanna have to sweat thinking about someone coming to steal my $1k+ wheels. 2) Sometimes a knockoff comes in sizes that the big company doesn't make, such a str wheels they are a good example they make 18x9" style 5's and 17x9" equip 03's which bbs nor work ever produced and there is a company out there that makes vossen wheels in sizes smaller that a 20" which is nice and they are a fraction of the price.
P.S. some people DON'T even know the differences.


IN conclusion real wheels are nice however reps are cheeper and come in various sizes and bolt patterns.

[lambo]

I understand arguments for and against "fake" wheels. I'd never seriously call someone out for "fake" wheels. But, I also don't see myself purchasing anything but "real" wheels... except I think I might pick up some Rota Grid-V's this summer for temp wheels...

[spike68]

I can understand your point of view. You make an extremely valid point. Better than what most people have given me. If that were me, id stick with OEM wheels in the case. There are tons of cheam OEM wheels that you can bash the shit out of. My issue with fake or poor quality wheels is where fake wheels break, the real wheels bend. Think of how much damage to a car that could save if a wheel bent as opposed to breaking or cracking. Im not saying that because i don't think you pose an invaid point, but its just another way to go about it.

[FLG]

These are real TR Motorsport C1's




Seriously though, if people didnt buy reps chances are they cant afford real wheel and this is there only way to make their car look the way that they want it. Granted im sure there are some REAL cheap and dangerous wheel companies out there, but my drift rat will be running XXR's for next season, theyre cheap, theyre not dangerous, and they work. Hit any wheel hard enough, and its gonna break...i honestly feel (to an extent) a wheel that breaks a bit easier is sometimes warranted (before you go flaming, hear me out) in the drift scene accidents happen, wheels hit walls, curbs, other cars...whatever it may be, id rather have my cheap xxr break cause i bashed it on an object then the wheel survive and my suspension now take the brunt of the impact. I love works, but sure as HELL not spending 2500-3k to have them get destroyed, ill run my tires till they pop, rims need to be expendable. Just my .02

Carry on.

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[spike68]

Yeah yeah yeah. Everyone gets all sensitive over their fake wheels. We're not out to shame you just cause you have fake wheels. If you dont think buying real wheels is worth it, then so be it, but at least have a good enough reason not to. If you were to ask me, saying I cant afford it is BS. If you can save $100, you can save $200. If you can save $200, you can save $400. You get the point. People can afford anything. All it takes it patience. Thats just me.

Save the Wheels is about the education on the subject. I think we can all admit there are uneducated people in the car scene who also have absolutely no clue what there buying into. Thats where we help. We have many factors in why we are against fake or poor quality wheels. Like I said, we're not here to step on toes, we're here to make sure people understand.

Each side has its pros and cons. This is where Save the Wheels stands. Cant please everyone.

[Vivek]

People still get a boner for shaming rep wheels? Cool.

Hey, maybe we should price gouge the shit out of "real" wheels so that their inexpensive counterparts flush the market out. Oh, wait.

The only reason to buy fake wheels is because you can't afford the real ones. There's nothing wrong with that, I've done it before, but that's the only reason to do it. Please make a reasonable argument why we should deprive companies like BBS and Borbet of the money they deserve for their wheel designs.

[Bglad]

Real American Racing Wheels. Pretty rare.

[SkiFree]

People still get a boner for shaming rep wheels? Cool.

Hey, maybe we should price gouge the shit out of "real" wheels so that their inexpensive counterparts flush the market out. Oh, wait.

Please don't start preaching either way about this. It'll ruin how fun the thread became.