Lex_Giorgio

I'm going to check a set tomorrow, however I wanted to be sure that theirs no replica of this wheel:

Thanks in advance!

NYKnick101

they sold a replica for sometime because i remember seeing it on OEwheels.com but they stopped a while back. I havent seen any since though

Lex_Giorgio

Do you happen to know if the replica said FORGED on it?

Thanks again!

604GSE21

its probably best to look on the back of the wheels but is there any special markings or anything that can tell between real or replica...

scorpionge

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who cares?! buy it and b happy.. if they dont make replicas then its not worth getting lol

Sportskid1

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scorpionge are you serious? The real F Sport wheels are high quality forged wheels. Replica wheels more than likely are low quality cast wheels with limited quality control. If you still don't think it matters I have Rolex I can sell you I picked up in Mexico. Only $2000 which is half of retail!

meine96ws6

I can agree that one would want a Forged OEM wheel.
But, if the price is good i would pick up a set.
Having owned about 8 sets of aftermarket wheels (axis, ruff racing, forgestars,magnesium, Acloa, speedlines, OE wheels).

It comes down to your budget, your use of the car, your preferences.

Just know forged is lighter, and has better quality control over final product.

reyoasian

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Yes there are F-Sport replicas on the market. Not many though since they're not very popular (even the real ones).

FSportIS

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If you just shoot for replica, buy the LFA replica instead, at least it looks nicer lol.

I would advice to go with quality wheels (not necessarily expensive), the lightweight advantage make acceleration and braking so much smoother with better steering feel. Also, it makes you feel safe on the road and you don't want to gamble that with your life lol. Cheap wheels will bend or even crack easily and fixing/replacing them on top of buying them is almost the cost of buying something genuine. With all that said, go with the F Sport real forged wheels.

RSXiMUS

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Wait....what? They actually made replicas of these?

Has anybody seen a replica set? Do they actually have the "Forged" cast into the rim as the originals?

It would be very sad if the reps actually had "Forged" and were actually 40lb lead sinkers.

azfsprt

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Yes I would agree. It all up to your budget and your needs. Just know that aftermarket wheels all start from scratch somewhere or another. It comes down to your budget, your use of the car, your preferences, etc. There are companies like ROTA that have been in the business making replica wheels for ages and still doing well. Its just up to you.


Replicas will never say forged on it because they can been sued and go out of business for false advertising unless they really are forged. If they say forged, they are forged!

FSportIS

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Can they put the word like "replica forged" haha. j/k

4TehNguyen

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these dont look that good, like 19" versions of 06-08 2IS wheels which didnt look that great

Joelseff

Maybe they'll say "Forgery" lol

604GSE21

The real F Sport Forged Wheel should be made by BBS...