Good point!

Quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. If someone were to start looking for replica wheels, it would be a really good idea to research the makers before plunking down any cash.

But also recognize that the old OEM wheels, while good quality, have probably seen a whole lot of use.

--DD

and we've come full circle!... this was kinda the whole point of this thread

Yes and no....you asked about replica wheels as a whole, when in fact they need to be compared one on one, brand by brand.

One could assume based on price that the more expensive the better which so far in the case does seem true to a point (A $159 2.0 Fuchs isn't going to be better than a $99 2.0 Fuchs I'd say, just different profit margin, good chance same exact manufacture)

When you find the wheel you want, you ask for that brand if known (like Braid or Group 4 or Empi)

agree with that.

problem is, for a layman without any knowledge of metallurgy or manufacturing techniques, there's not a lot of easily accessible scientific data to guide one's decision.

Me? for a daily driver I'll take my chance with replicas. On the track...I'd want good reputable wheels