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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Wdup guys.
I was browsing through the web and came across some replica rims (volks, bbs, etc) and was wondering what you guys think about them in general.
Any safety issues? fitment? quality?
Just want to hear some opinions.
Old Feb 5, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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a brand would help. there are a ton of companies that make replicas.
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a brand would help. there are a ton of companies that make replicas.
true that. just wondering about the quality, etc.
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they are poorly made with cheap quality that will make them bent or crack easily, offset usually in the 40+ so if your not into the whole flush look then you'd be ok and all depends what tire sizes you get so you won't rub since your on s-techs..
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they are poorly made with cheap quality that will make them bent or crack easily, offset usually in the 40+ so if your not into the whole flush look then you'd be ok and all depends what tire sizes you get so you won't rub since your on s-techs..
Ah~ icic not planning to get any haha was just wondering thx cat
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Originally Posted by night87
Wdup guys.
I was browsing through the web and came across some replica rims (volks, bbs, etc) and was wondering what you guys think about them in general.
Any safety issues? fitment? quality?
Just want to hear some opinions.
So you saw knock-offs of these companies or are you saying these are knock-offs?
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