The world needs more replica OEM wheels: https://mainingforged.en.alibaba.com...an_Wheels.html

These R3x wheels are calling my name: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...199322835.html

 

Well, this is interesting. Very curious to hear what comes of this. I have my winter tires on the OEM duck feet, which I find hideous. Plus. with my new coilovers and small drop, the fitment is even worse. But, perhaps the best fix is a cheap set of wheels.....

I also really like the R3x wheels that @socketz67 linked above

 

The issue that most Americans conflate with Chinese manufacturing is quality control. *EVERYTHING* damn near is made in China. The difference between a Snap-On screwdriver and a Harbor Freight one is QC, not raw manufacturing capability.

I'm very interested. I still need to 'borrow' a rear V1 Nismo and see what I'd need to do to get it to clear on my Sedan. At 12 years old I'm not afraid to cut and weld LOL.

What's the pricing like vs. the $600-800 each for the real Nismo ones?

 

Oh their 57CR copies are calling to me...

 

So I placed an order for the chrome replica Nismo v1, since it’s the most popular one. Vendor did say it weighs about 1lb heavier in the chrome finish than other finishes.

also ordered a set of replica Volk ZE40 in 18x10.5 +22 to do a visual comparison with the legit Volk ZE40 my brother has.

 

Have they shipped?

 

they shipped. Should be here early February

 

Did you ever get these, and if so how do they look?

 

the they look much better and lighter, much closer to the oem.

it’s the one in the rear chrome ones.

 

Need a pic with all 4 mounted! Is the chrome good quality? Friend's car, or did you pick up a 370Z as well?

With so much of the barrel in plain sight, those are going to look insane when detailed properly.

 

it’s a friend’s car. I already sold the set and this spare is one I plan to send out for lab testing.

im not familiar with chrome so I can’t speak on the quality but it feels and looks great.

 

Materials selection and QC; China has access to some of the highest quality materials in the world as they have invested heavily in this area. China has the best manufacturing in the world. People also grow up there with a full understanding of what it takes to manufacture something, so there are alot of armchair entrepreneurs that build knock off products because intellectual property theft isn't viewed in the same way as we view IP in the western world.

The Bonoss spacers from china are automotive art:

 

I don’t think the duck feet have to suck, but they need to be properly integrated into the theme of the car…