Cheap Wheels on Ebay Feedback requested - Page 2

Marc Gelefsky · 11-04-2009, 01:12 PM

If you have a company like BMW making their product there you can bet that they are watching the quality control. But some factory making knock off wheels, who really knows?

rwiii · 11-04-2009, 06:30 PM

That's a good point Marc and I don't want to waste $500 but as long as they don't result in injury it wouldn't be the most expensive lesson I've ever learned.

pissedpuppy · 11-04-2009, 07:37 PM

you do not have to disclose anythign about your car when selling....certianly not that your wheeels are Chinese, etc.

deckman · 11-05-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy

you do not have to disclose anythign about your car when selling....certianly not that your wheeels are Chinese, etc.

I don't agree with not having to disclose anything about your car, but I do agree you don't have to mention anything about the origin of the wheels unless asked.

Jake Ok · 11-05-2009, 09:55 AM

I have a set of 996 NB OEM Carrera light 5 spoke rims for sale. Check for sale forum

redridge · 11-05-2009, 03:50 PM

here's a sight that makes cheap wheels (italy)....

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com.../porsche.shtml

soverystout · 11-05-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nick49

I'm not certain the "Made in China" would stop me. Although I'd like to think buying something made elsewhere would help the cause. The replacement Porsche motor installed in my 996 a few years ago has a Bosch sensor located near the intake that states "China". A friend that was a GM for a BMW motorcycle dealership told me a couple of weeks ago that the 650 and 800 BMWs are made in China. I know Harley Davidson and most all of the American made custom V-Twins are loaded with parts and major components of Chinese manufacture. Much of the high end climbing and mountaineering gear is now made there as well. I agree, it's sad to see nearly everything we consume made there, but on the other hand our choices are limited.

Made in China is ok if the part was made with Bosch approved metals/plastics, manufactured under Bosch quality controls, to Bosch specs, under Bosch etc etc.

I have never been able to get into the knock off wheel thing. Not for my cars.
Hell, my Mazdaspeed6, although maybe it isn't as worthy as my 996, rides on BBS RGRs in the summer. One piece, fully forged and although they are authentic, there made in Japan, not Germany.

blinkwatt · 11-05-2009, 04:34 PM

Oh gosh, a lot of misleading information here.

I've used replica wheels from Wheel Dynamics and Wheel and Caps(2 set from WD,1 from W & C).....both came from the same manufacturer(from the replicas I ordered,not saying that all of Wheels and Caps are quality that I can vouch for),where stamped with 'made in italy' on them,showed up in the same box and the dealership couldn't tell they weren't OEM unless they looked at them from the inside(where all the non OEM stamps are). .....WD was twice as much as W & Cs.

My Dad nor I have had an issue with any set. I drive my cars HARD as well. 130+ is seen regular when the car is taken out,always have backend is all over the place, and the roads around Sac suck hard. Heck I even slammed my old 99' into a sidewall dragging the replica wheel for 20 feet and the wheel didn't break or crack,it just scratched and was slightly bent.

I've had bent OEM wheels are well,there nothing special.

I've had bent MOMO and BBS wheels in my house....So I wonder if they are even worth it.

rwiii · 11-06-2009, 09:36 PM

Blinkwatt, Lot's of good info in this string but you were the first to provide first hand knowlege of the wheels in question! Thanks for taking the time!

11-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#16
Marc Gelefsky Super Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 8,707	If you have a company like BMW making their product there you can bet that they are watching the quality control. But some factory making knock off wheels, who really knows? __________________ Marc Gelefsky 02 996 Coupe 6 Speed Aero 86 911 Carrera Targa - Guards Red 00 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon - Winter Beater, Dog & Kid Hauler 04 Audi Allroad 2.7T 6 Speed - Wife's Ride Gone - 88 951, 87 951, 86 944na, 85.5 944na x2, 01 Boxster S

11-05-2009, 03:50 PM	#21
redridge Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,425	here's a sight that makes cheap wheels (italy).... http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com.../porsche.shtml __________________

11-04-2009, 06:30 PM	#17
rwiii User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 72	That's a good point Marc and I don't want to waste $500 but as long as they don't result in injury it wouldn't be the most expensive lesson I've ever learned.

11-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#18
pissedpuppy User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 261	you do not have to disclose anythign about your car when selling....certianly not that your wheeels are Chinese, etc.

11-05-2009, 09:55 AM	#20
Jake Ok Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 498	I have a set of 996 NB OEM Carrera light 5 spoke rims for sale. Check for sale forum

11-05-2009, 04:34 PM	#23
blinkwatt User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 600	Oh gosh, a lot of misleading information here. I've used replica wheels from Wheel Dynamics and Wheel and Caps(2 set from WD,1 from W & C).....both came from the same manufacturer(from the replicas I ordered,not saying that all of Wheels and Caps are quality that I can vouch for),where stamped with 'made in italy' on them,showed up in the same box and the dealership couldn't tell they weren't OEM unless they looked at them from the inside(where all the non OEM stamps are). .....WD was twice as much as W & Cs. My Dad nor I have had an issue with any set. I drive my cars HARD as well. 130+ is seen regular when the car is taken out,always have backend is all over the place, and the roads around Sac suck hard. Heck I even slammed my old 99' into a sidewall dragging the replica wheel for 20 feet and the wheel didn't break or crack,it just scratched and was slightly bent. I've had bent OEM wheels are well,there nothing special. I've had bent MOMO and BBS wheels in my house....So I wonder if they are even worth it.

11-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#24
rwiii User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 72	Blinkwatt, Lot's of good info in this string but you were the first to provide first hand knowlege of the wheels in question! Thanks for taking the time!