Say No to Fake Wheels...It Could Save Your Life

Jordo! · 03-10-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

In all fairness, what was the motivation of the video? Did Weds receive legal treats regarding rims which are not theirs that are accident related? Are more knockoffs of their design being sold versus theirs? Why?

^^^ A good question

kenchan · 03-10-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Yah, just got done eating my fake angus burger... was good..cheaper than my usual charburger and not as tasty.... But I knew that so that was okay.

The message is you get wat you pay for.

djpathfinder · 03-10-2011, 09:35 PM

Some manufacturers make wheels for different brands, in some cases the same wheel design with the exception of a different label. Yet depending on the brand, some feel they can or should charge more, even though the quality, materials and workmanship are identical.

Caution or say no to buying big brand names...it could break your bank. But if you can afford to, go for it!

Red__Zed · 03-10-2011, 09:47 PM

I always love watching threads like these develop.

LunaZ · 03-10-2011, 11:16 PM

Fake haircare products from China contain e-coli and fecal matter.
In their defense, they look and smell just like the products they are copying, and they even come in the same packaging. In addition to that, the fake products are available in any retail store, saving buyers the trouble of going to a salon, and they are sometimes priced cheaper.
As long as you don't mind a little extra "poo" in your shampoo, fake is definitely the way to go!

Jordo! · 03-11-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Fake haircare products from China contain e-coli and fecal matter.
In their defense, they look and smell just like the products they are copying, and they even come in the same packaging. In addition to that, the fake products are available in any retail store, saving buyers the trouble of going to a salon, and they are sometimes priced cheaper.
As long as you don't mind a little extra "poo" in your shampoo, fake is definitely the way to go!

I have a very specific complaint here -- it's not the negative press for "knock off/fake/" wheels -- it's the idea that purchasing a set could put my life in jeporady!

That's just manipulative advertising...

If they said, "Official Weds Wheels are Superior to the Competiton in Durability!" I'd have no issues, because that's at least is a defensible claim.

Saying that purchasing Weds wheel may save my life is just absurd.

I'd be more likely to save my life staying of a race track in the first place rather than pushing the car hard enough to cause a wheel to implode.

KaienZ34 · 03-11-2011, 12:06 AM

This thread is still open ??

djpathfinder · 03-11-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Fake haircare products from China contain e-coli and fecal matter.
In their defense, they look and smell just like the products they are copying, and they even come in the same packaging. In addition to that, the fake products are available in any retail store, saving buyers the trouble of going to a salon, and they are sometimes priced cheaper.
As long as you don't mind a little extra "poo" in your shampoo, fake is definitely the way to go!

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I have a very specific complaint here -- it's not the negative press for "knock off/fake/" wheels -- it's the idea that purchasing a set could put my life in jeporady!

That's just manipulative advertising...

If they said, "Official Weds Wheels are Superior to the Competiton in Durability!" I'd have no issues, because that's at least is a defensible claim.

Saying that purchasing Weds wheel may save my life is just absurd.

I'd be more likely to save my life staying of a race track in the first place rather than pushing the car hard enough to cause a wheel to implode.

Well said!

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

This thread is still open ??

Posts are still civilized...

KaienZ34 · 03-11-2011, 12:18 AM

Yeah, just a bunch of BS is all. Funny through.

djpathfinder · 03-11-2011, 12:22 AM

oh totally...I don't know why I'm still posting...or reading for that matter. I guess I just have more time to kill today. LOL. Also working my thread count to break 1000.

98intrigue · 03-12-2011, 01:09 PM

I say no to fake wheels... do a search for cracked wheels. See how many Volk, SSR, Work, HRE, DPE, IForged, etc wheels have cracked compared to a replica brand. Not only do you pay for the name, you are paying for the quality and durability of the name brand wheels that put their wheels through the stringent testing.

KaienZ34 · 03-12-2011, 01:17 PM

Say no to fake wheels, and yes to fake boobs.

98intrigue · 03-12-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Say no to fake wheels, and yes to fake boobs.

I say yes to nice boobies...real or fake

KaienZ34 · 03-12-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I say yes to nice boobies...real or fake

Damn straight

Zerafian · 03-12-2011, 03:09 PM

Is it just me or is it obvious the replica rim gets dropped on faster meaning theres more weight or power put behind its hit...Iv seen volk and work rims with cracks before...

03-10-2011, 09:35 PM	#33 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Some manufacturers make wheels for different brands, in some cases the same wheel design with the exception of a different label. Yet depending on the brand, some feel they can or should charge more, even though the quality, materials and workmanship are identical. Caution or say no to buying big brand names...it could break your bank. But if you can afford to, go for it! __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD Last edited by djpathfinder; 03-10-2011 at 09:51 PM.

03-10-2011, 11:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Fake haircare products from China contain e-coli and fecal matter. In their defense, they look and smell just like the products they are copying, and they even come in the same packaging. In addition to that, the fake products are available in any retail store, saving buyers the trouble of going to a salon, and they are sometimes priced cheaper. As long as you don't mind a little extra "poo" in your shampoo, fake is definitely the way to go! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-11-2011, 12:06 AM	#37 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	This thread is still open ?? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-11-2011, 12:18 AM	#39 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Yeah, just a bunch of BS is all. Funny through. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-11-2011, 12:22 AM	#40 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	oh totally...I don't know why I'm still posting...or reading for that matter. I guess I just have more time to kill today. LOL. Also working my thread count to break 1000. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-10-2011, 09:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I always love watching threads like these develop.

03-12-2011, 01:09 PM	#41 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	I say no to fake wheels... do a search for cracked wheels. See how many Volk, SSR, Work, HRE, DPE, IForged, etc wheels have cracked compared to a replica brand. Not only do you pay for the name, you are paying for the quality and durability of the name brand wheels that put their wheels through the stringent testing. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

03-12-2011, 01:17 PM	#42 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Say no to fake wheels, and yes to fake boobs. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-12-2011, 03:09 PM	#45 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,341 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	Is it just me or is it obvious the replica rim gets dropped on faster meaning theres more weight or power put behind its hit...Iv seen volk and work rims with cracks before... __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

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