Do fake OEM wheels exist?

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Old 07-05-2010 | 02:34 PM
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Do fake OEM wheels exist?

asking because if they do that means i have to be more cautious before i buy anything. dont want to deal with ****ty wheels anymore.
Old 07-05-2010 | 02:37 PM
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Yes they do.
Old 07-05-2010 | 02:39 PM
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yes they do ... i believe it was either tire rack or discount tire that sells a version of the coupe's sport wheels but they are 18's though look pretty good actually...There is a link somewhere in the forums that shows them i'll try and find it...
Old 07-05-2010 | 04:08 PM
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Tons of them on Ebay, mostly chrome looking like. Don't buy them! Fakes will be damaged first pathole and you will risk your life.
Old 07-05-2010 | 04:48 PM
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just be careful with refurbished ones as well.
Old 07-06-2010 | 02:42 AM
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so how do i know if they are the real deal?
Old 07-06-2010 | 04:35 AM
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They will be made by Enkei and have enkei on the wheel it self... fake ones made by another manufacturer...
Old 07-06-2010 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LiquidPlatg37S
They will be made by Enkei and have enkei on the wheel it self... fake ones made by another manufacturer...
i thought those were only on the 2010's
Old 07-06-2010 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakex1
i thought those were only on the 2010's
theyre all made by enkei, the 2010s just have them on the face now, they all say it on the back of the wheel.
Old 07-06-2010 | 02:00 PM
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https://www.myg37.com/forums/wheels-...-replicas.html
Old 07-15-2010 | 04:20 PM
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if your looking for one wheel i have a front g37s wheel forsale
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