Replica OEM wheels

[gilboyj]

Are these any good? I’ve always been unsure about the build quality for replicas, but they’re pretty ubiquitous online. I live in NEPA where roads are not great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2257712095...VDtDd_WRvS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[B-train]

If that's the case on road conditions, I'd probably look at an 18 or 20 inch wheel so you have more sidewall to soak up bumps.

As far as quality goes, I'm not sure. I know replica wheels have been a big business for many years now, so I would assume they would hold up fine.

 

[olyelr]

There have probly been zillions and zillions of replica wheels sold and used, and i personally have never read of anyone ever having an issue with them. Ever. I wouldnt sweat it.

 

[Tonyv__]

Are these any good? I’ve always been unsure about the build quality for replicas, but they’re pretty ubiquitous online. I live in NEPA where roads are not great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2257712095...VDtDd_WRvS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I have replica 22s on my Yukon for 3 years now. No issues. Also haven’t heard any horror stories from anyone else.

I just assume they’re all made in china and you get what you get.

 

[Trey Hardy]

I’ve used them multiple times with no issues. The black holds up better then the chrome if you don’t take care of them besides that they’re good.

 

[CMoore711]

Yeah I wouldn’t have any hesitation on getting replicas. Most of all the cast wheels now days are non domestic manufactured regardless of brand.

I’ll second @Trey Hardy on any replica chrome wheels though; Chrome finish on the replicas is by far inferior to OEM based on my personal experience. Stick with any of the painted, powder coated, or polished finishes and you’ll be fine.

 

[Silverado4x4]

This is a good read on replica rims. https://detroitwheelandtire.com/factory-original-oem-wheels-vs-replica-wheels/

 

[djstress]

Some Chevy/GM replicas are manufactured in the OEM factory, if the barrel is stamped with India then they are factory wheels just missing the GM stamp

 

[Silverado4x4]

Some Chevy/GM replicas are manufactured in the OEM factory, if the barrel is stamped with India then they are factory wheels just missing the GM stamp

I dont understand that reply at all. If the OEM factory is making the wheels then why are they called replicas and not OEM factory wheels?
I have seen replica wheels not welded completely around the inner center rim they had about a 1 inch long bead maybe 8 of them and the same oem wheel was welded all the way around, I would never touch a replica wheel.

 

[muncie21]

For the price of the set OP linked to in the first post, I'd just buy some OEM take-offs.