FaKe WhEeLs ArE FaKe

[DeleriousZ]

Guess I'm banned from stanceworks.... My love of cars obviously isn't as strong as others because I have reps, no matter how much I enjoy cars as long as I own a set of reps, I will never be a true automotive enthusiast.

Yup, me too apparently.

[skyhigh90210]

if you have rep wheels, you're banned from stanceworks. *fixed*

Guess I'm banned from stanceworks.... My love of cars obviously isn't as strong as others because I have reps, no matter how much I enjoy cars as long as I own a set of reps, I will never be a true automotive enthusiast.

[MommysLittleMonster]

you're*
banned*

Yore*

[Dudermagee]

you're*
banned*

What do you expect from Jersey?

[Average_Jerk]

if you have rep wheels, your band from stanceworks.

you're*
banned*

[bobbyjones]

if you have rep wheels, your band from stanceworks.

[Oxer]

Relax Pal. If Mr. Burroughs believes something needed to be clarified or his pinion must be heard, he has all the right to comment on whatever thread he so pleases. You sir, are just adding to the "pointlessness" of the thread by arguing your opinion on it, as well as, you ignorant comments about young people being cheap. Age does not justify one's "cheapness". I know and have heard of plenty of people (of all ages) buying replica wheels.

p.s. I'm not pushing for these wheels to be sold. I made a statement about them being for sale, but that is not the main point in this "worthless thread".

Good day.

I didnt argue, nor state my opinion on the topic of real vs rep wheels. My opinion is exactly how mike see's it, and how many of the people who have been around here since the begining see it.

My comment (singular) on young people being cheap is directed to those who believe that its better to buy a set of reps for $300 as opposed to genuines worth $3000 because you save money. Its directed at those who dont understand the value of a quality product, those who dont see the point in waiting and saving money to buy something that means something, to buy a set of wheels and to pull them apart to rebuild them to suit your own personal application.

Majority of young people fall into that category.

As for you stating that the wheels were for sale, in bold mind you, I would assume that you wanted people to take notice of that fact. I dont know who you're trying to kid, This isn't my first rodeo. If I were you, I would let the thread play out and die, because it has already veered off its course.



I closed this thread, but Mike wanted to keep it open, so until he's ready, it will stay that way. But alas, after Mikes reply, what more needs to be said.

[Withers]

computers aren't marketed solely based on aesthetics like wheels are (well, aesthetics and weight).

[BreadBaskett]

Points have been made, some better than others; but I still have a question. What makes a wheel "real" other than its logo and manufacturing material? Just because a wheel company made this design before another suddenly makes their wheel "real" and the others fakes? Was Apple deemed fake because Microsoft came out with a system before they did? I don't think so. They just put their own spin on a computer, of similar design and marketed it to the community. As Rajah said above me, if the real wheel companies were greatly hurting from the purchases of replica wheels, then we would hear about law suits and such. The "real" wheel companies will always be around no matter how affordable the replica wheels become. A legacy sticks and people will always remember and have faith in a name with a history...

[Rajah]

I would love to sit here and contribute to the reps vs. "real" wheels argument, but that will only further fuel a fire that has plenty of fuel already. Yes, replica wheels are often stolen designs made of inferior materials. We get that. The bitching and moaning is not going to prevent people from purchasing replica wheels. Some people may not be able to purchase "real" wheels on their given budget, but does this mean we should exclude them from being an enthusiast? Absolutely not.

While many of us are quick to express our feelings on replica wheels, we also fail to place ourselves in the shoes of others who share the same interests we do but simply cannot afford to purchase wheels that cost a couple thousand dollars or more. We are so quick to point fingers and poke fun at individuals that are running replica wheels that we forget to support one another in the niche scene we have today.

While we should not support companies who make replica wheels, we should support members of the very small community we have. Without new members to the scene, there will be no future. Lets inform less educated members of the comunity about current issues (ie: replica wheels) rather than putting them down and making them feel inferior.

this.

I always wondered why if replica wheels are taking out the real deal wheel companies, why arent the real deal companies suing over patent infringement? I hear news of apple and samsung suing each other every day over some stupid ish like using the same font in their engraving, but I rarely hear about an asian wheel company suing another asian wheel company... maybe I just dont hear about it, but I'd like to know if any attempt has even been made to bring legal justice or has some communistic/under the table deal been the cause to why these rep wheels still exist?

[keeton]

Points have been made, and I've changed my mind on replicas. Screw them.

I'll admit it, I had no issues with reps until I read through this thread, but I've never thought about how replica companies are screwing over the real companies. I was always that guy that argued the cheapness of replicas over the real thing, but I've really never owned a set of XXRs, etc. deep down I'd still always see them as inferior if I did.

That's enough motivation to not buy a stolen idea. It's just wrong.

[e30L]

Some of these "real" wheel companies only place center caps on other companies designs and mark up the price. Not to mention also have a cast line of wheels that are supplied by the same chinese suppliers that XXR, ESM, Miro etc buy from. All I'm saying is, do your research before you spend your hard earned money. Those wheels you may have spent 5k on might not be "real" at all.

[Daffy]

Mike it's nice having you back around again.

[rice4life]

I spent $160 for a set of used old 5zigen imperios. I could have spent more money on XXR's, Rotas, or VT's in the specs I want and gotten insta stance, but I didn't. What replica wheel companies do is just plain wrong.

Close this thread. The man said it perfectly.

[socalE320]

He lives !

This thread should be closed now. The debate is over. what has been said cannot be stated any better.

Spot on!