OEM vs. replica wheel rims?
I bent my alloy wheel rim and it needs to replace, and was wondering should I replace it with a replica or the refurbished OEM. The replicas are made to the same specifications as the OEM. Would it be okay if a replace just the one wheel with a replica or do you think there will be a balance problem.
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It should be fine to go aftermarket. As long as you have the shop that mounts your tires balance the wheel, you'll be fine. You'd have to do that with any rim since ALL tires are out of balance.
If it is identical then it is fine. If it is made with a different material, has a different weight, then that's not good.