QUOTE(bujart87 @ Oct 12 2021, 10:34 PM)
Hi guys. Im new to the RIM knowledge and in need of taiko insight and knowledge on this matter. Just read the thing about J and ET and made my head hurt to understand the affect on changing this numbers.
Currently i have stock rim specs 15x6J ET51 (185/55)
Now i have the urge to change rims and found this enkei made in thailand spec 15x7J ET35 it has been said this spec is popular for honda city 2006 owner.
However it is made in Thailand and only cost me RM500 inclusive trade in old rims. A list down question as follows
1. Is thailand made rims is safe for daily and long drives?
2. How to look for a sign of immitation for Enkei
3. Does changing specs 6J ET51 to 7J ET35 will give huge changes to driving experience.
4. How dangerous is my decision on my option. ๐
5. Lastly anything that i should know about picking cheap rims.
Your help will help me and my family safer ๐

1. In the last few years Thailand fakes have been getting better but the decent ones are also usually not so cheap! Plus they're still fakes so use at your own risk. I'd rather recommend getting Taiwan/Thailand original brands like Konig, Advanti, Enkei Tuning, or Lenso, but again they won't be dirt cheap like that fake Enkei, unless used.
2. That one 1000% fake and most probably not a good one too cuz so cheap. The original RP01 is made in Japan and clearly stamped behind. The Enkei and JLL writings on the spokes are also thinner/finer than that fake.
3. Improve high speed stability as you widen the footprint and your steering may feel marginally heavier.
4. Risky due to using cheap fakes, not so much about the size spec.
5. Me personally, I'd avoid fakes altogether especially cheap ones like that. They're heavy and some more not sure of the strength. I'd rather stick with stock rims if no decent budget to buy decent rims. I might buy such cheapo fakes only if I want to sell off my car. Lol