Cheap Wheels Thread

[AspecR]

Apparently since the FL5, a few aftermarket like Volk, Titan, Enkei and BBS make OEM wheels for certain models

Enkei, Volk, BBS, OZ have been around the block for years but Titan, had no clue abt them.

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[TypeRD]

Yeah, I know Enkei has made stock wheels for quite awhiiiiiile now. I didn’t know about the other manufacturers. It’s interesting and makes sense nonetheless. The big names wouldn’t be able to financially survive by only catering to the aftermarket customers…even though they may have started out that way.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Yeah, I know Enkei has made stock wheels for quite awhiiiiiile now. I didn’t know about the other manufacturers. It’s interesting and makes sense nonetheless. The big names wouldn’t be able to financially survive by only catering to the aftermarket customers…even though they may have started out that way.

That goes for the others as well. OZ, BBS, and RAYS have in the past or currently developed partnerships with auto manufacturers to provide wheels en masse for certain models.

 

[menikmati]

I lost a lot of interest in Titan 7 when I found out they were manufactured in China.

Being made in China does not inherently mean that it is lower quality.

Also, I saw that you're interested in Apex wheels. Surprise, they're made in China.

Here is a post directly from an Apex representative:

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/sho...0d34dd7fd582400026514&p=24068643&postcount=14

 

[CTR]

Being made in China does not inherently mean that it is lower quality.

Also, I saw that you're interested in Apex wheels. Surprise, they're made in China.

Titan 7 have always been marketed as a forged alternative to Rays/Volk at a lower price. While they don’t hide that their product is made in China it’s definitely not emphasized.

I am interested in Apex for winter wheels as they are one of the few companies currently offering wheels in proper sizes and offsets for this purpose. They get the job done and they are safe for street use.

 

[Icehawk]

BBS and BBS Japan are separate entities btw, same as Recaro and Recaro Japan. Thankfully all 4 still make good products although BBS has struggled quite a bit financially.

I thought we were talking cheap wheels? Where's my garbage $100 "rims" at?!

 

[menikmati]

Titan 7 have always been marketed as a forged alternative to Rays/Volk at a lower price. While they don’t hide that their product is made in China it’s definitely not emphasized.

I am interested in Apex for winter wheels as they are one of the few companies currently offering wheels in proper sizes and offsets for this purpose. They get the job done and they are safe for street use.

The point of my post was to encourage you to not to discount a product merely from its country of origin.

 

[menikmati]

BBS and BBS Japan are separate entities btw, same as Recaro and Recaro Japan. Thankfully all 4 still make good products although BBS has struggled quite a bit financially.

I thought we were talking cheap wheels? Where's my garbage $100 "rims" at?!

I legit did not know about the BBS/Recaro thing, thanks for providing that insight.

The folks that run the FRS/BRZ/GT86/GR86 praise the Enkei RPF1’s for their value, although I’m not sure if they make a size that works for the FL5.

 

[CTR]

The point of my post was to encourage you to not to discount a product merely from its country of origin.

Wheels are a statement mod for many enthusiasts. I’m just saying I personally lost interest in them when I found out they were manufactured there. I prefer Rays or OEM - which could be manufactured by Titan 7 apparently!

 

[UFO CTR]

man,
for some reason I thought Titan 7 were made in Taiwan...

 

[TW00Si]

man,
for some reason I thought Titan 7 were made in Taiwan...

If they are, I’d give it a try. But not from China. Pass.

 

[menikmati]

I'd be interested in hearing some of the reasoning behind all the China = low quality viewpoints that people seem to be having.

If a product has good reviews, performs as expected (or exceeds expectations) and has a proven track record, why does the country of origin matter? If people are unable to decouple quality from where it's manufactured, then there's some inherent bias that's honestly irrational IMO.

There's more to a product than where it's manufactured: design, engineering, QC, etc.

 

[TypeRD]

Yeah, China has become quite competent at manufacturing high quality things. Unfortunately it can be a mixed bag as there are certainly garbage manufacturers too. The really good manufacturers who know what they’re doing often have engineering and QC based out of EU and other countries (in addition to their on-site resources). Just be very careful of knock-offs and buy from reputable sellers and you’ll be fine. If you refuse to buy things from China due to political reasons, well, that’s fine too…but note that our cars are certainly filled with parts made in China.

 

[1971Camaro]

Speaking of how difficult (impossible?) it is to find aftermarket 18” or 19” wheels with a +60 offset, it kinda made me realize that taking care of my stock 19’s needs to be a top priority. I plan on keeping this car for a looooong time. I love the stock wheels too. Maybe I should just get a 2nd set and put larger tires on (for long road trips and such). I know at least one or two others here who have gone the route of larger tires on their stock set for daily use.

After considering all the options and the stats, i am trying larger DWS 06s on the OEM 19s. I do like the wheels, so i am trying a slightly larger size for the winter in Illinois. I gain some sidewall and lose a bit of tread (which seems to be an okay trade-off in snow). I also gain a little bit of height off the ground for snow driving as well. So, i will see how i like it (or not)...or how much i notice it. 255/35R19
Will let y'all know.

 

[1971Camaro]

Yeah, China has become quite competent at manufacturing high quality things. Unfortunately it can be a mixed bag as there are certainly garbage manufacturers too. The really good manufacturers who know what they’re doing often have engineering and QC based out of EU and other countries (in addition to their on-site resources). Just be very careful of knock-offs and buy from reputable sellers and you’ll be fine. If you refuse to buy things from China due to political reasons, well, that’s fine too…but note that our cars are certainly filled with parts made in China.

The China gray market is so extreme that you cannot trust any brand -- even USA. One of my clients was constantly playing wack-a-mole trying to stop all the fake products with their name on them...coming out of China.

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