How can you tell if Volk Rays are fake?

If you also notice that the original Volk TE37 valve stems line up with the lug nuts. Most rep wheels wont that feature. If all else fails, just look at the back to wheel hub. Original Volks should have “made in japan” “forged” or “Rays Eng.” stamped on the back of the wheel hub.

What brand are TE37 wheels?

It is Rays’ first one-piece forged aluminum wheel, launched under its flagship Volk Racing line. Made using a proprietary, 100% aluminum blend that complements the way it is forged, it is a unicorn: a one-of-a-kind wheel that is tough and rigid, but also weighs next to nothing.

Are Volk wheels forged?

The VOLK RACING Wheel brand represents the benchmark for forged sport wheels that leverage racing technology. The lightness and strength of VOLK RACING wheels have been attained by applying the latest analytic technologies.

Are all TE37 forged?

The TE37 is one of the most popular and recognizable aftermarket wheels in the world. The reason for the TE37’s popularity is not its simple six-spoke design, but rather how Rays constructs it. While the large majority of aftermarket wheels (including TE37 replicas) use a cast construction, the TE37 is forged.

Are copy mags safe?

Replica Wheels Are Safe But Do Your Research Factory and replica wheels must meet stringent standards and carry a stamp on the back that details the load rating in kilograms. Since replica wheels are designed to replace factory ones, they usually meet the same load rating as a factory wheel for the designated vehicle.

Are Volk and RAYS the same?

Volk Racing – Flagship forged sport wheels brand name of Rays Engineering.

Do they still make TE37?

Prices for used original spec TE37 are about to start rising as Rays Wheels will soon announce they’re discontinuing, at the very least, their OG TE37 and TE37 SL variant.

Is Volk owned by RAYS?

Their Volk Racing wheels are popular with owners of sport compact and import cars on the race and show circuits….Rays Engineering.

Where are Volk wheels made?

Japan
Once considered a luxury reserved for the likes of formula cars that you can’t afford, RAYS helped introduce forged wheel technology to people like us with its Volk Racing line. And since 1996, the TE37 has been manufactured solely in Japan.

Are TE37 discontinued?

Is Volk owned by rays?

Do aftermarket wheels crack?

So yes, bigger alloy wheels will potentially crack more easily than a smaller one on the same car.