Steals on Wheels

Top 5 rep wheel brands for that premium look at the cost of 87 octane.

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Volk TE37’s. BBS Super RS. Enkei RP03. What do they all have in common? Well, they’re some of the best performance wheels on the market. As great as they are, they also come with those premium price tags. Some examples of these premium wheel brands fetch several thousands of dollars.

Yes, you read that right.

Authentic Volk TE37’s, unofficially recognized as the staple track wheel, sometimes sell for close to $1000 per rim. Each wheel… can go for the cost… of your buddy’s eg Civic. Since this is the case, most people would fray away from the idea of purchasing these wheels, and head over to AutoZone for some “cool” looking hubcaps to slap on their hoopty.

Well, lucky you. You have me to save you from that horror. Here is a list I compiled of some of the best replica wheel brands that are high-quality. Get the stanced, track ready, lightweight look you’re going for without breaking the bank, while also refraining from lookin’ like a fool, fool.

To kick off the list, we’ll start with none other than XXR. This brand has been around for over 40 years. The wheels are designed and manufactured in full aluminum alloy, the standard for quality wheels. They’ve worked to perfect their craft, selling various styles for all makes and models closely designed to match numerous aftermarket wheel companies. This brand claims to fill the void in the aftermarket wheel industry- high quality wheels for grassroots enthusiast. Cop a set of four for nearly half the cost of one premium wheel from “comparable” established brands.

Avid 1 is unique in regards to the fact that they are all sold in a lightweight, one-piece low pressure cast design. The company has been around for well over 20 years, so they’ve had time to create a full line of high quality, aluminum alloy replicas that copy some of the best performance brands on the market. Similar to XXR, you can find examples of your favorite wheels for chump-change compared to the real deal. Grab a pair of look-alike Enkei RP03’s for just around $400 for the set.

ESR’s are designed with the racing enthusiast in mind. Their wheels are manufactured with the highest quality materials and are put through the highest standard of testing. They’re lightweight, nicely designed, and are made to fit any bolt pattern you can calculate (even though manufacturers will do that for you). Find examples of your favorite looks, such as these Vossen reps for just over $125 a pop.

JNC is a staple wheel in the JDM scene, this is especially when it comes to the huge fanbase involved in Honda tuning. JNC’s are certified, as the others, to use the highest quality wheels. This means you’ll be able to mount ‘em to machines packed with serious horses, and not have to worry about your rims cracking from the pressure. From stanced to forged, and Civic to STi, JNC has a wheel with the driver in mind. Find examples of your favorite racing set up, such as BBS reps fetching about $600- literally a fraction of the cost of the officials.

Quality so good- some people are entirely unaware that they produce replica wheels. Foose are targeted more towards to muscle car heads- those who are generally looking for max cylinders and torque packed into their value machine. With 1, 2 and 3 piece forged, cast, tucked and rat pack designs- your American-muscle will appreciate your efforts to throw some nice shoes on her that can handle the power. Find a pair of American Racing reps for just under a third of their authentic counterpart.