Why do most people hate knock-off wheels?
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Well, probably cause the S2000 stock rims are pretty decent quality and are already lightweight. Most knockoffs are heavy. This is why Enkei RPF1s are so popular, because they are decently strong and lightweight, for a decent cost.
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I'm personally ok with knock-offs. My only concern with wheels is the weight and safety. Wheels are an integral part and granted all wheels could potentially fail, bend, break. Companies spend millions designing wheels so they can be safe and light and along comes brandx and decides to replicate it with no real R&D. I had Rota's on my old CRX and they were good wheels and cheap which was good for a broke student. A friend had some TE-37 on his Civic and I was blown away how much lighter they were. So it comes down to cost/performance/preference. Some people will never spend $2K on wheels. To each his own.
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I don't understand this eather .. people get replicas all the time with replica hardtops,bumpers etc. but when it comes down to wheels some people just love to hate on them..
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I personally dont think structure is ever really an issue. Most wheels are rated for loads 2-300% higher than they'll see on an s2k, they have to fit sedans with 800-1000lbs of passengers + luggage.
IMO its finish quality and rim weight. Its hard to find cheap knock offs that are actually lighter than stock. You pay a but load for Volks because they're light weight forged wheels, they feel like feathers when you lift them without tires. Cheap wheels are cast and have to use more material to compensate for the inherit weakness of cast alum.
IMO its finish quality and rim weight. Its hard to find cheap knock offs that are actually lighter than stock. You pay a but load for Volks because they're light weight forged wheels, they feel like feathers when you lift them without tires. Cheap wheels are cast and have to use more material to compensate for the inherit weakness of cast alum.
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Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Dec 20 2010, 09:14 PM
You pay a but load for Volks because they're light weight forged wheels, they feel like feathers when you lift them without tires. Cheap wheels are cast and have to use more material to compensate for the inherit weakness of cast alum.
Everyone has seen these Rotas floating around the internet...
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