[Z06] OEM ZRI wheels vs. Knockoff ZR1 wheels?
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Racer
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OEM ZRI wheels vs. Knockoff ZR1 wheels?
anyone had a chance to compare the real deal to the fakes? I want gloss black ZR1s sooo bad but im not sure how well the knockoff wheels are made and if the fitment is any good. Are the widths and offsets IDENTICLE? I see some people claiming to sell new GM OEM wheels on Ebay and other various websites but I just don't know if I should take it for granted. I feel like its BS. If youre rocking the knock off ZR1 wheels on your Z06 with the same specs as the factory wheels post pics and opinions please.
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Le Mans Master
buy oem, forget the knockoffs......too many stories of easily breaking or warping, or even difficulty in balancing
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Burning Brakes
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#6
Melting Slicks
Heavier knockoff rims ruin your ride quality. And if you hit a pothole they are more fraile. My powdercoater tells me when he saw my oem Z06 wheels he was very impressed by their quality!
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I have the knock offs in stock size and they look great, balanced fine, and haven't had any problems. Granted, they are heavier, but compared to oem 19/20 zr1 wheels, there's only a few pounds total difference.
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I have less of a problem with the weight of knockoffs as I do with the quality of them that you won't see until they crack. If you do any high performance driving I would recommend the OEM wheels. Don't skimp on safety, that is a bad place to experience a failure. I have seen numerous knockoff wheels fail over the years, luckily no injuries.