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How to tell an 17" GS stock OEM vs Replica/remanufactured 17's

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Old 12-06-01, 09:57 AM
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Default How to tell an 17" GS stock OEM vs Replica/remanufactured 17's

How can I tell an original OEM stock 17 vs. an replica or remanufactured 17 like AAARims.

I know that the letters "TOYOTA" is stamped on the inside of the OEM stock wheels. However, what is stamped on the other ones...being a replica would they be bold enough to stamp Toyota on the inside also. I know they have something that resembles a W on the outside of the wheel like the original OEM has.

I hate to buy a used wheel that is a replica or remanufactured one and pay for the price of the OEM.

Also does anyone have just one they want to sell. Need a silver one.

Thanks

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Old 12-07-01, 06:10 AM
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Default Try a wrecking yard

GS's have been around long enough that you can probably find one at a wrecking yard relatively cheap. Then you'll be reasonably sure it's not a replica.
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