Who makes Chevy OEM wheels?
Whether your wheels have worn out or been in a collision, GM Original Equipment wheels are designed, engineered, tested and built specifically to deliver high performance to your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle. GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco Original Equipment are the true OE parts installed during production or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. These maintenance, repair, powertrain and collision components are designed, engineered, tested to rigorous standards and backed by General Motors.OEM parts are generally more expensive than aftermarket equivalents, especially if you opt for a Genuine or factory-original model. More limited selection. While OEM parts offer guaranteed quality, fewer choices are available, especially if you’re looking for parts that enhance your vehicle’s performance.It’s for a few different reasons: You’re paying for the brand name. OEM parts go through manufacturer-specific quality checks. Dealership pricing is often higher.Because when it comes to the evolving maintenance, repair, collision and powertrain needs of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles, only GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco Original Equipment parts offer true GM Original Equipment built for what’s next.Unlike aftermarket wares, OEM describes specific parts built for the original item, often as a copy of the one used during the manufacturing process. Despite not having much impact on the final product, an OEM is still important for restocking pieces of equipment to guarantee faster repairs and replacements.
Is OEM or original better quality?
If you are looking for a part that will last longer and perform optimally, OEM is likely the better option. If you are on a budget and need a part for a quicker fix, then OE parts can be a suitable choice. Keep in mind that cutting corners now may cost you more in the future if the part fails sooner than expected. Aftermarket parts are generally more affordable than OEM parts, making them a better choice if you want to save money. However, these parts may cost you more down the road because you’ll usually need to replace them more often.
Are replica rims as good as OEM?
Unlike oem wheels, most replica wheels go through little or no quality control checks during or after the manufacturing process. There have been many reported incidents of replica wheels collapsing or breaking. The replica wheel manufacturers have little to no regulations that they are required to follow. Replica wheels tend to be cast in a cheaper/weaker method. They’re more likely to crack or fail in a catastrophic manner. Flow formed metal will bend further before cracking. Forged wheels even further still, before cracking.
Can you buy OEM rims?
OriginalWheels. OEM rims. All our wheels are used original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rims that have gone through a multi-point inspection to confirm authenticity and structural integrity. Many times you can identify a factory OEM rim by checking for the vehicle maker logo on the backside (Think Ford logo, Chevy logo, etc), and also there will almost always be OEM type numbers on the back of the wheel which sometimes includes the actual part number.