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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I personally am not willing to give up my R/T factory 20's for replicas. Outside of looks, it's basically downgrading in the quality and performance. Been there and done that.
I agree with you on this, that's why I've been hesitant.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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disagree completely as the factory 20's aren't exactly outstanding quality, if they were forged you would have an argument but their not... factory reproduction offers an excellent quality wheel at a good price.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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What are replicas made out of, how much do they weigh and where are they made? Nuff said. lol

It's all good, they look good, but they are far less quality than a factory R/T wheel.
 

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Problem is good forged wheels start around $450 ea. Rest of these priced 2-300 each are Chinese made. Can't see dropping 2-3 grand on forged after market wheels despite not liking the factory grey on a black Durango. I do like the ones I've seen on members' Durango's but I wonder about durability and balance. Suppose the Enkei's I saw are Chinese as well.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Mine balanced with 2 oz, out & 1/2 oz in each rim. My old Forged 22 SRT's needed a little more than that but both sets are zero shimmy at any speed . Road Force Balanced
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Alot of the balancing has to do with tires. My Mechanic put my rims on the machine alone(this can be done on a road force machine) and they were almost perfect. He reinstalled the tires a few times rotating them for least amount of weight and 2 of them still took alot of weight.
As far as the factory quality goes they are made well and have better finishing on them than the FR rims.
I will be using mine as winter wheels
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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anyone know of anyone doing 24" viper reps? I really want 24's but I really want viper reps
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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I really hope Dodge releases these 22" OEM wheels
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vectorz
I really hope Dodge releases these 22" OEM wheels
Me too, love them
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vectorz
I really hope Dodge releases these 22" OEM wheels
Originally Posted by V for Victory
Me too, love them
Right from Dodge the 22's will not be a standard feature.
Sorry to let you down
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