Expensive vs. Not so Expensive Rims
06-11-10, 11:25 AM
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Brand is more like bragging rights IMO...
same goes with authentic or not.. if replica fits same as authentic why not just go replica... you will be saving alot of money..
for Rims i would get something decent because its obviously something related to safety but if something decent is cheap than go for it...
If you like it and people dont like it hell with it... its ur car... long as you like it and you feel good than thats all it matters..
same goes with authentic or not.. if replica fits same as authentic why not just go replica... you will be saving alot of money..
for Rims i would get something decent because its obviously something related to safety but if something decent is cheap than go for it...
If you like it and people dont like it hell with it... its ur car... long as you like it and you feel good than thats all it matters..
06-11-10, 11:30 AM
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^i feel differently about replicas lol. to me, companies that make replicas are sort of like thieves, stealing another company's design, manufacturing it, and then selling it to earn themselves a profit. it takes business away from companies who actually put the time and money into R&D. sure it doesn't bother us the consumer, because we're basically getting the same thing for less, but somewhere down the line, companies are going to put less and less into R&D or stop altogether because of the emergence of replicas. i hope that day never comes
06-11-10, 11:33 AM
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inexpensive wheels such as axis for an example are retailed i believe around 2000 but realistically speaking you could probably get any axis wheels for 1000. It's a one piece wheel that is pretty comparable to other "good quality" wheels when it comes to being durable and light weight. Great thing about it is that it's inexpensive.
To any non car enthusiast they will say nice wheels. To any car enthusiast, Axis wheels are usually looked down/frowned upon because they are a wheel company that replicates other styled wheels and try to get at as close to specs as possible which will sell obviously because it's cheaper and even if it's not a multi-piece wheel it still obtains the "look" the buyer is looking to achieve, now at this point the actual wheel company that spent money on R&D is now losing out on profit and will spend less money towards R&D on their next wheel because of companies like Axis. It's like buying a replica body kit.
people will buy it no matter what because it's cheap but that is just the general consensus towards axis or any other manufacturer that replicates other products in a nutshell
To any non car enthusiast they will say nice wheels. To any car enthusiast, Axis wheels are usually looked down/frowned upon because they are a wheel company that replicates other styled wheels and try to get at as close to specs as possible which will sell obviously because it's cheaper and even if it's not a multi-piece wheel it still obtains the "look" the buyer is looking to achieve, now at this point the actual wheel company that spent money on R&D is now losing out on profit and will spend less money towards R&D on their next wheel because of companies like Axis. It's like buying a replica body kit.
people will buy it no matter what because it's cheap but that is just the general consensus towards axis or any other manufacturer that replicates other products in a nutshell
06-11-10, 11:35 AM
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to the OP: if you're that apprehensive of driving on roads with expensive wheels, then i would suggest you think outside the box or ditch the idea of driving around with expensive wheels altogether. the more driving you do with expensive wheels, the more you expose them to the risk of damaging them.
i was in a similar situation, as the roads in southern california aren't great either. i just went with an alternative OEM solution...
i was in a similar situation, as the roads in southern california aren't great either. i just went with an alternative OEM solution...
06-11-10, 11:36 AM
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^i feel differently about replicas lol. to me, companies that make replicas are sort of like thieves, stealing another company's design, manufacturing it, and then selling it to earn themselves a profit. it takes business away from companies who actually put the time and money into R&D. sure it doesn't bother us the consumer, because we're basically getting the same thing for less, but somewhere down the line, companies are going to put less and less into R&D or stop altogether because of the emergence of replicas. i hope that day never comes
06-11-10, 12:21 PM
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I've bent cheap wheels before - i use a guy called Alloy Wheel Repair who straightens bent wheels. I'll expect these cheepies to get a bend or two...
There most deff are differences in quality of wheels. My cheapie winter wheels cost $150 each for a reason. Cuz they are cheap.
Tho Vossens & WORK are one piece cast, they use a high pressure casting process which makes them much more solid. ALMOST as high quality as a forged wheel, almost.
Like I said, you get what you pay for.
OP - if you get cheapies, don't be supprised if you get bent/cracked wheels...
Last edited by mdgrwl; 06-11-10 at 12:26 PM.
06-11-10, 12:32 PM
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My oem wheels are moderately rashed up. Calgary itself doesn't get much snow, but the roads are pretty much ice for 6 months of the year, and all out blizzards are not uncommon at any time of the year. I set of Vs-xx's would get beaten up pretty good in these parts. I need to get an alignment after one season alone. I don't drive like and idiot on the snow and I don't really ride up on curbs either.
I'm not really interested in a replica wheel because it's like such and such but cheaper. It's the cost of replacement that is my concern. Canadian dollar is roughly par with the USD, floating higher from time to time. I like the Linea Corse wheels. They look good, and they fit good, and the price is right. But I'm not really familiar with the brand since they seem to be pretty new. Quality and durability is a question, they are VIA and JWL certified though?
How much is a new lip going to cost though? dismounting the rim, labour to take it apart, repair or replace the rim, put it all back together, and off you go? I'm hesitant to think that the total cost of a repair to a 3 piece rim would be cheaper than the $350 to replace a rims. Labour is expensive as hell in Canada.
I'm not really interested in a replica wheel because it's like such and such but cheaper. It's the cost of replacement that is my concern. Canadian dollar is roughly par with the USD, floating higher from time to time. I like the Linea Corse wheels. They look good, and they fit good, and the price is right. But I'm not really familiar with the brand since they seem to be pretty new. Quality and durability is a question, they are VIA and JWL certified though?
How much is a new lip going to cost though? dismounting the rim, labour to take it apart, repair or replace the rim, put it all back together, and off you go? I'm hesitant to think that the total cost of a repair to a 3 piece rim would be cheaper than the $350 to replace a rims. Labour is expensive as hell in Canada.
06-11-10, 12:33 PM
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BAM you hit the nail on the head~ When i drive my car i never ever see another hot car/hot chicks in other cars nothing, why? cuz im too busy keeping both eyes on the road ahead of me~ If you take care of your toys they will last along time
