scENFORCER

Need the wheel experts help here, particularly those familiar with iForged wheels.

Have the opportunity to jump on some iForged Essen wheels for dirt cheap. They're so cheap I'm wondering if they're even real or if they're reps. They're easily $2k+ wheels, and the guy selling them is offering them to me for well below $1k.

Front Rims: 18x7.5 Tire: 225/40/18
Rear Rims: 18x8.5 Tire: 245/40/18
70% tread wear.
Offsets are: +40 on the fronts and +35 on the rear.

Few questions for you guys.
1) Does anyone know if iForged even made these wheels in 18"? I've looked all over the net, bimmer forums, etc, and can only find iForged Essen's in 19"+.
2) I'm obviously going to drive out and look at them before I buy them. What identifying marks do iForged wheels have? Stickers? Stamps? What should I look for to tell if they're reps or not?

Here are some pics the seller sent me. He say's there's no room for them in his shop hence the cheap price. Thanks in advance for anyones input!

scENFORCER

Some more pics..

iridebmx

iTrader: (6)

just looked them up

You can tell the difference around where the screws are on the lips. Real essens are flat on the face around the screw area. While the ones you posted are not.


Pretty messed up the dude is selling them falsely

scENFORCER

^ thanks man, thats exactly why I posted on here, I wasnt sure what exactly I should be looking at. Ya that is pretty messed up

jennie

Those aren't Essens, they're Emotions.

scENFORCER

You're right.
And a quick Google search shows that Emotions do come in 18's.

jennie

If I were you, I would get them and rebarrel them to a step lip 19". Your Volks are 18s right? You can swap the tires over and the wheels basically pay for themselves already. Not a fan of iforged wheels but I think they would look pretty good in a step lip. (Can you tell I'm a fan of step lip? )

scENFORCER

Yeah I just want to make sure they're not reps first. So far its not looking good

I'm not a fan of iForged either (not my style), but if they're real then I'd be stupid to pass this deal up.

jennie

Don't argue with a woman when it comes to details.

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

I wonder if that 430 in the background is real....

scENFORCER

LOL you never know

So, I guess the general consensus here is to stay away? Not worth the 10 hour round trip to go and check out?

Maserati

iTrader: (1)

Well you already got wheels so, probably just let this pass.

Joey-E

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, damn thats shady!

scENFORCER

I did some research and found that the backs of the wheels are supposed to have stamps on them proving the authenticity of the wheels. I emailed the seller last night asking to see pics of the stamps, and havent had a reply yet (whereas I'd always get an immediate response before).
Looks like this is going to be an easy decision for me.

YanoYano

dont buy them!