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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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I'm looking into purchasing a set of 06 OEM GS430 Wheels. Wondering if there is a way to tell if they are truely OEM not replicas? Is there a Toyota stamp on them?
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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Look for this somewhere on the wheel.



""JWL" (Japan Light Wheel Alloy) is a compilation of standards defined by the Japanese Government to ensure the vehicle's safety for aluminum road wheels. Every wheel put to market must be tested to meet JWL standards before a wheel can be put out to market in Japan.

These standards are generally accepted worldwide as acceptable for most road conditions. That is why you will see these marks on European and other Asian country wheels."

http://www.cartype.com/pages/2101/jw...n_alloy_wheels
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Look for this somewhere on the wheel.



""JWL" (Japan Light Wheel Alloy) is a compilation of standards defined by the Japanese Government to ensure the vehicle's safety for aluminum road wheels. Every wheel put to market must be tested to meet JWL standards before a wheel can be put out to market in Japan.

These standards are generally accepted worldwide as acceptable for most road conditions. That is why you will see these marks on European and other Asian country wheels."
+1 Well said...
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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chrispy,
Thanks for the quick and informative reply, I'll look for that when I check out the wheels.
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