Replica wheel safe to use or not

[markus_74]

Hello,

As genuine wheel like alpina, hartge etc become rare and very expensive, I think of buy some replica.

any real experience for use it? and does is it safe because I hear that it is easily to crack.

Thank you for the info.
Markus

[Rtaylor2208]

It all depends on the quality of the replica, and the state of the roads you are driving on.

In the UK we are blighted by pot holes which is generally what cracks the wheels. If the roads in Indonesia are nice and smooth then you should have no isssues.

[Rav335uk]

Just avoid potholes.

[markus_74]

how is the different in the material between original and replica? does the original will not crack if hit potholes?

[Rav335uk]

They all crack if really abused.

Even Alpina, Hartge wheels buckle easily.


the downside to owning a replica wheel is the finish on the wheel, it doesn't last long.