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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport
To correct these.
Replicas: it just a copy on the design from original. Most of the time it has different size than the original. Quality wise, it is hit and miss, since there are so many replica manufacturer out there. But in general, for street use, replica wheels are perfectly fine.
Some of the replica manufacturer are even signing contract with auto makers.
Aftermarket: it doesn't means better than original. Aftermarket wheel manufacturer have their own design and specs. Manufacturing process itself varies from cheap method of gravity cast (not naming any brand here) to full CNC Forged wheel like HRE. And some even got signed by auto makers, like BBS, Enkei, SSR, etc.
So, does replica wheels are bad quality? Not necessarily.
You are just gambling with it because of the brand or manufacturer's name is unknown / unpopular.
Will I use it? Yes, but for street driving and avoid pot holes.
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I cannot gamble if the vehicle is used by my wife for driving my kid around.