Hello all. I want to ask you guys opinion regarding replica rims. Mostly regarding the safety and fc when using the replica rims. Is it good enough for example for 80% city 20% highway drive and occasion long journey thru Gerik road (Kelantan (hometown) - Penang). Thanks.

Updated guys, any opinion for BHL wheels? Is it any good?

This post has been edited by haziqk10: Nov 29 2016, 07:27 AM

Replica rims work fine as long as you don't go over deep potholes.

Avoid replica rims, buy originals! If want cheap, still buy original but Taiwan//Thailand brands like Advanti, Enkei Tuning, or Lenso, or buy used Japanese rims.

So for example Advanti brand, I saw the pricing in mudah in between rm800-rm1000 for all 4. Does it mean it is replica for Advanti brand or the original one? According to the pricing alone I mean.

the only downside is it's heavy. durability so far both my cars using cheap one..still working almost 5 yrs..another one 3 yrs already. any rim also can damage if u hit a deep pothole.

What size?

if u dint mention wat is the rim size ,how to reference? lol

15inch.

Should be ok then. Advanti also cheap already so seldom people want to make fakes out of it. Usually they make fakes for much more expensive rims like Rays/Volk Racing, Work, Enkei Japan, Regamaster/Spoon, BBS, Vossen, etc2.

yup.. even the R3 Proton rim also got the imatation one.selling rm800-rm1000,

i dont think replicas of taiwan rims are heavy. They are the lightest among all i ever used. Had used japs and lenso thai as well. Replica taiwan rims turn out to be the lightest for my case and it is very fragile. For japs and lenso, they are heavier but its more solid. BTW, also depends on what type of rims and brands for jap as well

Wat do u want in your rims?
If its just looks then replica rims are good enuf..
If u want more - maybe durability/weight advantages combined then maybe Replica rims are not good enuf..
Note tat original rims are expensive - l mean really expensive not like 30/40/50% more but 300% more..
So in the end.. its up to u..
BTW, weight is only one factor, durability is more than just weight, materials make a difference - meaning making a light n durable rim is not cheap.. making a heavy durable rim is easier..

Was using 15inch advanti storm series for past few years...
Due to it's light weight... it improve car acceleration...

really?? who in the right mind would imitate those?? so damned heavy yo.... but damned solid

Std rims of normal cars are always heavy coz they go for durability and strength at the lowest possible cost. But still better use those std rims than the fakes.

This post has been edited by 6UE5T: Nov 18 2016, 12:46 PM

haha, just find it very strange that someone out there actually makes knockoffs of that set... have seen many used sets in stores, not very exp actually.

generally i will steer clear of imitation rims as it is a sign that they have no pride in their product. furthermore, especially so when the part in concern is a load bearing part that is critical in vehicle safety.

you will not crash if your imitation momo pedals or sparco gear knob fails, but you would if your rim fails.

furthermore, imitations typically cut corners in material use and manufacturing process. take for example the extremely bent spokes of a TE37. the original are properly forged by cheap casting methods used in imitation will result in rims that are prone to failure.

so if you die die want to go for replica or imitation, then avoid those with too fancy designs as those often needs different manufacturing techniques to make them strong.

As long you are not kaki track day or hit deep pitholes, replica fake rims work just fine

Got case but very rare.

wise words right here TS. LISTEN TO HIM

Whats your opinion regarding these rims? Is it durable enough? I like most advanti design.

Example