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Old May 9, 2023 | 08:07 AM
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OEM (Mini-branded) wheels

Why are they so expensive compared to aftermarket wheels? What makes them better/ worth that price?
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 12:12 PM
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Some are forged barrels but very few. The supplier of these wheels are Ronal now with some older design that are BBS and/or Cromodora Italy. Top Teir 1 suppliers.

They are made in Germany, Italy, etc and have to endure critical testing for road safety for crash. They tend to be heavier then aftermarkets

Most aftermarket wheels thats are 1/4 the cost of OEM that are not the big expensive names are made in Taiwan or China. These tend to be lighter then Genuine Wheels, but can bend easier.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 12:16 PM
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I’ll hold onto the stock ones then. I have Enkei aftermarket and they were listed for like 60% of the ones i had. So was curious.

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