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Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« on: September 02, 2009, 07:22:23 pm »
Help - don't know what this means...

Are they a VW aftermarket or a replica?  Just wanted to know before I buy.

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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 07:29:58 pm »
probs replica's-post a link so we can have a look

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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 07:35:22 pm »
Sorry - no photos asked seller what it said on the back of the rims.  He didn't really know but said it sounds like they are replicas.

Strange to have the VW logo tho.

Anyone got any pics of original logo/ text?

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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 07:36:40 pm »
How do you mean logo? on the rim or centre cap?
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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2009, 07:40:53 pm »
Asked the guy what it said on the back of the rim.

Is there any VAG/VW logo or part number.  Over the phone he said yes there is a VW logo and some numbers, but it also says "not original equipment"

I didn't want replica wheels, so the conversation kinda died.  Said I would think about it etc.

Just out of curiosity I wondered what Replica wheels did say, couldn't imagine they actually said "I am a copy" and never expected a VW logo on them either...
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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2009, 06:25:02 am »
I would probably say they are original? I carnt see replicas saying not original equipment on them????

Do the monza II's say the above on them cos I presume the monza II was not original equipment has they where an option? just a thought.

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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2009, 12:03:20 pm »
100% Replica.  All are supposed to have this on them so they cannot be sold as OE and claims be made on manufacturers.  The few times where we have sold replica's that have always come in with VW caps....

Some of the naughty reps are 100% mould copies and will ahve all the markings etc.  the only way to tell them appart is the weight!!!!
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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2009, 02:27:58 pm »
a little thank you there for ya wheel man I never new that and it is some thing every one should know when buying wheels especially when some of them cost so much of your hard earned :happy2:

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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2009, 10:53:56 pm »
OMG

Don't suppose the average punter would ever know.  Thanks for your valued advice wheel man.
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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2009, 05:36:52 am »
Yeah, if they say not original equipment then they are deffo replicas and the company are covering their arse legally. I would hazard a guess that a company that goes to the trouble of that is more likely to produce a better quality of wheel than cheap far eastern knock offs that would ape the OEM wheel without caring a jot about copyrights etc.
Some replicas are European made and of reasonable quality

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Often the giveaway on Monza reps are the size of the centre caps, they are often smaller than the VW original as the wheels are supplied in 5x100mm PCD as well as 5X112 fitments (thus requiring a smaller centre cap) where as the VW OEM ones are always 5x112mm so can use a bigger cap. Polo GTI alloys wheel (16'' Monzas) are 5x100 PCD and have a smaller 56mm centre cap.
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Re: Alloys with VW logo but - "Not Original Equipment" on them???
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2009, 05:27:11 pm »
Yeah, if they say not original equipment then they are deffo replicas and the company are covering their arse legally. I would hazard a guess that a company that goes to the trouble of that is more likely to produce a better quality of wheel than cheap far eastern knock offs that would ape the OEM wheel without caring a jot about copyrights etc.
Some replicas are European made and of reasonable quality

Caveat Emptor

Often the giveaway on Monza reps are the size of the centre caps, they are often smaller than the VW original as the wheels are supplied in 5x100mm PCD as well as 5X112 fitments (thus requiring a smaller centre cap) where as the VW OEM ones are always 5x112mm so can use a bigger cap. Polo GTI alloys wheel (16'' Monzas) are 5x100 PCD and have a smaller 56mm centre cap.

the outer lip is slightly larger and the bolt holes are too small for the Vw bolt caps  :happy2:
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