Like good shoes, light alloy rims, of course, serve as an ornament, in this case, the car. But the beauty of this really should not require sacrifices, except that cash. The word "replica" in the circle of motorists often causes loud debate and controversy when it comes to wheels. What it actually means, and in general it is good or bad?
To begin with linguistics. One of the meanings of the word «replica» in English - an exact copy. That is the interpretation of mean wheel manufacturer, calling the word line of products. In addition to «Replica», manufactured as model line «Racing» or «Tuning». Thus, marked «Replica» on wheels should be understood as an exact copy of which is included in the list of full-time drive of an automobile.
I want to emphasize the word "accurate", because the replica can not be called props, which can take the form of regular disk, but, in fact, be fake, because it does not conform to the technical parameters, which have the disk as many as six. And sometimes even worse, when the staffing drive "replica" binds only the emblem of the brand car, covering the axial opening. This type of disc you will not find in the list of staff. And, of course, above its design is not pored automobile designer, writes each line that should be in harmony with the lines of the body, bumper, wheel arch. Often these "masterpieces" look crudely and not add respect for the car.
However, due to what, in fact, the noise? The thing is tempting price, which may differ from the original twice, tripled and even quadrupled. The bulk of the disc replica made in China, Turkey, and quite a bit in Italy, but Italians have the biggest selection of models. Among all the products meet both quality discs, and an obvious fake. Distinguish them on the stage of buying virtually impossible, so the consumer has no choice but to trust a particular seller or manufacturer. Unfortunately, no universal board on this subject we can not provide because there is no uniform system for standardization of the product.
Quality CDs «Replica», must have a certificate of quality, consistent with national standard GOST or automaker, as well as were copies of regular CDs. But the whole list of supporting documents are likely to find will be very difficult, so the savings in most cases will be at the expense of quality.
There is another problem - the risk of loss guarantees the automaker's vehicle during the operation on the disks «no name». Discs differ from regular, which can not be documented to identify a valid reason for refusing to guarantee the suspension. And it is perfectly appropriate, because even a small difference in weight of the wheels on one axis leads to violations of design loads on structural elements suspension.
By the way, weight and other characteristics of the drive. If you have already decided to buy a replica, then before you install the car, be sure to check them out in a professional studio tire changer on the mass and geometry. If the differences are critical, then either discard this purchase, or exchange the discs for others, and recheck them. It is not excluded that a few of these samples, you will forever give up the replica of the manufacturer.
