Purchasing brand new alloy wheels for a car can be an expensive process. Depending on the vehicle you have and the style of alloys that you’re going for, a set of 4 alloys can cost anything over £1000. For this reason alone, many vehicle owners tend to purchase used alloy wheels instead. Below are a few suggestions when purchasing used alloy wheels.

The first issue you may have with purchasing used alloy wheels, is trying to work out whether they are genuine or replica models. The replica models came about due to people not wanting to pay a higher price for the alloys. Although they may look exactly like genuine alloys, the issue is that they’re not tested to EU standards. They’re also usually victims of terrible paint jobs. To tell the difference, you would have to see them in person. The first thing you’ll notice is the difference in finish. Usually the paint is much rougher and you should also find that the replica version would have very little information regarding the part number.