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Old 06-20-2017, 05:25 AM
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I've been on the internet for days looking for what brand my wheels might be and for the life of me I can't figure it out. They were on the car when I bought it and surprisingly enough didn't cross my mind to ask (I was really excited) any help at all is hugely appreciated!
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Take a nice picture of the whole wheel and do a reverse google image search or look for marking on the inside.
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I just tried a reverse Google image search and the only thing that came up was "alloy wheel". Is there any stamping or characters on the back to help narrow the search?
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Some companies will put a mold or stamp on the back of the wheel to indicate specs or manufacturer.
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I can't find anything, even photoshopped out the logo in center and tried a reverse search that way.
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Hate to say it, but OP's picture shows what could be knock-off from any number of wheel manufacturers that may, or may not, still be in business. The clues include a faux three piece design and lug patterns for two different patterns. This is the type of flashy, knock-off wheel sold at discount auto parts store all the time.
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Guys. Is that a ''5'', an ''S'', or a ''6'' on that center cap?..
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Originally Posted by Atreyu'z 350
I just tried a reverse Google image search and the only thing that came up was "alloy wheel". Is there any stamping or characters on the back to help narrow the search?

theresa none, no ingraving, no names, just the single logo in the middle
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Originally Posted by AOsborne
theresa none, no ingraving, no names, just the single logo in the middle


Looks like a ''5''. Someone up there ^ might be right then.
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or a retarded/lazy G
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Hours later and I still can't figure it out.. I appreciate all the help!
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Hate to say it, but OP's picture shows what could be knock-off from any number of wheel manufacturers that may, or may not, still be in business. The clues include a faux three piece design and lug patterns for two different patterns. This is the type of flashy, knock-off wheel sold at discount auto parts store all the time.
OP, this is your answer ^^^^^^ /end thread.
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OP, this is your answer ^^^^^^ /end thread.
So this basically means they don't have a brand but are something that someone just decided to make?
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Perhaps call the guy you bought it from?
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I would give up and call them cheap knock-offs. I'd probably go get a set of OEM 06+ wheels if strap on cash.

A company proud of their work, will always stamp their products.

EDIT: I never knew where my wheels came from when I got my Z, but all I can tell you that it was heavy and it was sold dirt cheap with tires.

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Yeah I figured they were knock-offs judging by the goofy *** logo, but still would've liked to get an idea of what they're worth. Anybody got any rough estimates based off of any prior knowledge to wheels?
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Originally Posted by AOsborne
Yeah I figured they were knock-offs judging by the goofy *** logo, but still would've liked to get an idea of what they're worth. Anybody got any rough estimates based off of any prior knowledge to wheels?
$Free.99

you wont hardly get anything for them
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Originally Posted by AOsborne
Yeah I figured they were knock-offs judging by the goofy *** logo, but still would've liked to get an idea of what they're worth. Anybody got any rough estimates based off of any prior knowledge to wheels?
Depends on the tire tread since that is the only thing that has value. My guess would be $100-$200 for the set depending on tires.
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The heavier they are, the cheaper the wheel. Sell 'em on Craigslist and move on...




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