is there any possible way to tell fake from real? (like a way that cannot be altered...something engraved?)

 

anyone i want to know

 

not sure, i believe you can tell by the lug holes, like the real te37's only have 4 holes if its a 4 lug rim or 5 holes for a 5 lug, not like 10 holes like thekonig rate r's, i'm pretty sure of this but not CERTAIN. hope this helps peace

 

Somewhere on the wheel I'm sure it will say "Rays" or "Forged" or something like that.

 

look on the inside of the rim where the bolt pattern is. on the lil ditches where the rim goes it will tell you company make. RAYS. size 100x4 offset +38 +40 +45 etc.

but it will say RAYS somewhere indented onto the rim. Its always on the inside where the rim mounts onto the car.

 

Actually I've seen some fakes w/ just 4 lug holes

 

I have a set of the fake ones at my store. Will post pics tonight!
-Alex

 

on the inside there are 3 stickers/badges
one has the manufatured date, size, and a barcode one it , it also says RAYS engineering in the middle (this is the largest tag)
one has a JAWA sticker, with alot of japanese words (smallest tag, most likely in the middle)
the last one is an import sticker, it has a date, says RAYS on it in the center, and should say something like "exported by RAYS, imported by.."
every wheel should have these 3 tags on it

 

not all te37s have these stickers. only the newer ones do. i have black volk te37s and they dont have the stickers. all volks have the logo RAYS on the center inside. that ways u for sure know its real. u cant really make it (copy) and have it say that without getting in trouble.

krazy

 

this is crazy!

 

this is crazy!

 

PatrickEwing : can you post anything nice? ive read a few of your posts and your a jackass..

Edit: i have no idea how to tell real from fake..


[Modified by Del, 12:05 AM 7/20/2002]

 

erm... since when performance was played out? just wondering, like that...

they're like 6 or 7 lb for 15''... i'd get them even if they're played out!

 

I heard they are like 8.8 per rim for a 15...christ if they were only 6 or 7..... So what is the lightest 15 inch rim...is it spoons????

 

I've seen 8.2 lbs. in 15 x 7. I think one of the lightest is SSR Competitions...weigh something like 8 lbs. flat for a 15 x 7.

 

I'm not completely sure, but I think the real volks are the only ones that sort of indent towards the middle. Look at a set and you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

ALso when you buy a set the stems are anodized and the cap says rays on it

 

its fake if it says "made in china/taiwan/mexico"..hehe


[Modified by dniedacess, 1:49 PM 7/20/2002]

 

TE's are classic. Funk the ******** who believe they can be played out!

 

The inside of the rim says RAYS on it around the hub!

 

The finish on the spoke is different from the lip. Spoke has a rough-like surface and dull looking. The lip has a slight gloss and fine circular grooves going around.

 

you got it thats the real way of telling the difference and the finish is awesome
here is a pic

lata
chris

 

and dont forget that the volk is alot lighter
lata
chris

 

The best way is to lift the wheel up. If it is lightweight, and has forged "VOLK" insignia somewhere on the wheel, then it is a VOLK racing wheel. If it is heavy, and doesn't have any stamp, the it is one of the replica's, i.e., Konig Rated R powdercoated bronze.