Genuine VR TE37

[Lumix]

Hi, does anyone know how to identify a genuine volks racing TE37? plan to getting a used 17" 5x114.3 TE37, but worry to bought the replica set instead. can anyone help??

 

[Joeker]

Taiwan replica TE37 have 8 holes.

Ori TE37 are PCD specific.

The inner rim's surface of ori TE37 has matt surface.

Replica is smooth.

 

[Lumix]

thanks joeker, last time I saw a TE37 with 10 holes... does it mean it is from taiwan as well??

 

[Joeker]

Yes.

Ori VR TE37 are PCD specific, they don have 8 or 10 holes.

 

[thteh86]

erm, uncle joe, i saw a k-speed TE37 replica with 4 holes also.

 

[TitanRev]

The easiest way to differ the both is buy looking at the rim sidewalls.
If it ori there will be Rays Engineering and Forged monoblock wordings on the side.
Cant specificly tell which part but if you notice it detaily then you can see it on the ori wan....

The width of the spokes also different. Ori wan is broader while replicas are slimmer....

 

[Lennon]

Just lift the rim and feel it. If its lighter than normal 15 inch rim then its genuine. Knock the rim with your finger and you'll hear a special tone "thong" that you never heard from normal rim.