Is OEM the same as replica?
Replica Wheels are “non-OEM” wheels designed by private third-party manufacturers. A Replica Wheel is “deliberately” designed to look just like the “Real” OEM wheel. They are essentially counterfeit (knock-off) wheels. If all you care about is appearance then replicas are fine. If you want to race a lot then you should get a better quality wheel. While it’s true you may hit a pothole and crack a cast replica wheel, you could also bend forged one. Cast wheels are far cheaper to replace.