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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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AFS wheels vs. O.E. wheels (both on EBAY)

I am wondering about the quality of the knock-off wheels. The AFS wheels, or the O.E. wheels, they are both knock-offs, and are on sale on eBAY. Is either one better?
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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You do know that O.E. stands for Original Equipment, right? O.E. wheels would be stock GTA wheels.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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O.E concepts maybe?

O.E concepts are the only ones that use the factory gm molds for their castings. that's what i had and that's what i would recommend. AFS wheels is cheaper but has been known to pull some scams and their casting process has a greater tolerance then O.E concepts often times making out of round wheels.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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thanks for chiming in kandied. i too was comtemplating what "brand" of aftermarket wheels to get. oe concepts it is.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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there are several on here running the afs and a few other brands like AAA wheels with no problems. it's hit or miss. i only recomend O.E. because i was able to deal with their reps in person and know what they work with. so if prices are similar that's what i would go with.
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