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.

 

[Rocket Man]

I’ve been running reps for years, love them. But like any other aftermarket part, some are good and some aren’t. I go by the brand; there’s a few well known brands ie OE Wheels LLC, Factory Reproductions ( I went with them because they had a longer finish warranty - 2 years and a good reputation) etc. I do not recognize the brand listed in that ad which to me means they’re unbranded which I would avoid personally. I see no warranty info either. Or reviews. So that’s a huge no for me, no matter the price which doesn’t seem really very good.

 

[Down8]

A lot of factories pump out "replicas" when they aren't shipping to GM's factories (or any OEM). Tooling is not making money if it's not running. Also it's expensive, so not just every Joe-Schmoe-Co. is gonna spin up something that won't sell. Of course this changes over time, OEM tooling gets sold off, popular designs get copied, etc.

If it's a newer design, probably same factory as OEM, just de-branded. If it's been around, it might be OEM tooling sold off, or (if it's popular) it might actually be a replica, new tooling, non-OEM factory, with unknown quality control (unless they have a reputation they want to keep).

Of course, with wheels, a true failure (outside finish flaking) would be a massive lawsuit, and end most any janky company, so I would not be too scared of any wheel that has an actual company attached to it.

My pennies,
-bZj

 

[gilboyj]

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

Been looking for those - coming up empty.

 

[gilboyj]

I’ve been running reps for years, love them. But like any other aftermarket part, some are good and some aren’t. I go by the brand; there’s a few well known brands ie OE Wheels LLC, Factory Reproductions ( I went with them because they had a longer finish warranty - 2 years and a good reputation) etc. I do not recognize the brand listed in that ad which to me means they’re unbranded which I would avoid personally. I see no warranty info either. Or reviews. So that’s a huge no for me, no matter the price which doesn’t seem really very good.

Will check these brands out, thx!

 

[Rocket Man]

Also, I bought mine through @NathanJax , a moderator here on the forum. Not sure if he still sells them or not but he got me a good deal.

 

[gooffeyguy]

The wheels in my sig are from OE Wheels. I've had them for exactly 1 year and they're holding up fine. They were packaged very well and look/feel to be good quality.

 

[tom3]

Might visit a couple dealers' service shops and see what they have in stock. They usually have new takeoffs from vehicles that have been sent to be customized in different ways for the huge dealer markup. Could get brand new wheels and factory installed/balanced quality tires for not much more than the Ebay price for the wheels. Worth a look.

 

[tooleyondeck]

I think @Rocketman23 pointed you in the best direction. That eBay listing is steep considering those wheels have $139 iMove tires on them (had to look up that brand). That's out of line for your 21+ Yukon

 

[ProfeZZor X]

Why do Americans assume that everyone else in America drives exclusively on bumpy dirt roads regularly?

When I got my 24's, I got the "pothole" & " rough terrain" warnings and skeptics assuming they wouldn't last long.
If that's the look that you want, go for it.

 

[Rocket Man]

I’ve been running 22’s that I originally bought for winter wheels instead of the 26’s I had on ( I bent one in the dark rain wintery potholed road) and decided I liked these so they stayed. Our roads are terrible and for a daily I would feel iffy with 26’s, 24’s maybe but 22’s I don’t feel any chance of damage from potholes unless it’s a catastrophic event in which case more than the wheel will be damaged. Even 24’s would probably be ok. I run 26” billet aluminum wheels on my show truck and even though I drive around every single thing, I still bent one slightly. Here’s my 22” reps after 3 years.

Edut: sorry they’re not clean, it’s raining here so that will have to wait.