How can you tell if you have genuine volk wheels

USMCASA · 04-18-2012, 02:03 PM

I just picked up a set and am having fitment issues. I'm wondering if any of you all could tell me what I should look for to ensure they are real volk as opposed to knock offs. I've already scratched the edges of my calipers trying to get these to work and think I've been screwed.

azn370z · 04-18-2012, 02:07 PM

What type of volks? Some 19 say rays engineering on it. It should have stickers on the barrels.

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

I just picked up a set and am having fitment issues. I'm wondering if any of you all could tell me what I should look for to ensure they are real volk as opposed to knock offs. I've already scratched the edges of my calipers trying to get these to work and think I've been screwed.

Look for the proper stampings on the face/lip if they are 19s. There are also stampings on the inside hub area.

Why is bad fitment causing concern? It is possible you bought Volks that aren't size properly for your car. What are the specs?

kenchan · 04-18-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Look for the proper stampings on the face/lip if they are 19s. There are also stampings on the inside hub area.

Why is bad fitment causing concern? It is possible you bought Volks that aren't size properly for your car. What are the specs?

USMCASA · 04-18-2012, 02:19 PM

they are 18" not sure of the offset but came off a 350z with stock brakes. you think the sport brakes are the issue?

edit: i went down to 18" because i know the sport pkg overseas doesn't include the 19" and the factory 18" wheels fit over the sport pkg brakes...

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

they are 18" not sure of the offset but came off a 350z with stock brakes. you think the sport brakes are the issue?

edit: i went down to 18" because i know the sport pkg overseas doesn't include the 19" and the factory 18" wheels fit over the sport pkg brakes...

The very likely are.

Offsets should be on a sticker in the barrel, and/or stamped on the rim.
Post up offsets and width and we can help.

azn370z · 04-18-2012, 02:27 PM

If you look at rays engineerings website it tells you which wheels fit on the z34. You probably bought wheels that won't clear the bbk.

USMCASA · 04-18-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

If you look at rays engineerings website it tells you which wheels fit on the z34. You probably bought wheels that won't clear the bbk.

i couldn't find that info on the site but he said they are +30 all around

edit: no stickers

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

i couldn't find that info on the site but he said they are +30 all around

edit: no stickers

Are they te37s? What widths?

USMCASA · 04-18-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Are they te37s? What widths?

yes, not sure on the width but they have 245/40-18s on them atm

USMCASA · 04-18-2012, 02:45 PM

at this point i'm about to take a sledge hammer to everything and MAKE IT FIT.

Red__Zed · 04-18-2012, 02:51 PM

Can only do so much without specs, I'm gonna venture that there Isn't clearance between the caliper and the inside face of the wheel, can you confirm?

I'm guessing a square setup? Either x8 or x9.

delusional · 04-18-2012, 03:10 PM

yeah buying wheels without know the specs is not a good idea. the offset is the reason its hitting the calipers.

mantella87 · 04-18-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by delusional

yeah buying wheels without know the specs is not a good idea. the offset is the reason its hitting the calipers.

kenchan · 04-18-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

i couldn't find that info on the site but he said they are +30 all around

edit: no stickers

yah, even on a 350Z that's very conservative. try using 5mm spacers on the front and 15 on rear. GL.

350Z/G35C typical aftermarket offsets are +15 to +25 front +16 to +22 rear.

04-18-2012, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	How can you tell if you have genuine volk wheels I just picked up a set and am having fitment issues. I'm wondering if any of you all could tell me what I should look for to ensure they are real volk as opposed to knock offs. I've already scratched the edges of my calipers trying to get these to work and think I've been screwed.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	What type of volks? Some 19 say rays engineering on it. It should have stickers on the barrels. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	If you look at rays engineerings website it tells you which wheels fit on the z34. You probably bought wheels that won't clear the bbk. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	they are 18" not sure of the offset but came off a 350z with stock brakes. you think the sport brakes are the issue? edit: i went down to 18" because i know the sport pkg overseas doesn't include the 19" and the factory 18" wheels fit over the sport pkg brakes...

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USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	at this point i'm about to take a sledge hammer to everything and MAKE IT FIT.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Can only do so much without specs, I'm gonna venture that there Isn't clearance between the caliper and the inside face of the wheel, can you confirm? I'm guessing a square setup? Either x8 or x9.