So, what's the deal with rep wheels? Good, bad, or awful? We know you've heard a lot about rep wheels, so we're here to explain what they are, why it matters, and if you should run them on your build.

So, rep is short for replica and basically means a design that is similar or really the same as a more well-known original design. Some enthusiasts believe that a replica wheel cheapens the look of the real thing by flooding the market with copies at a lower price, undermining the original product's appeal. While we disagree, no one is mistaking your repos for the real thing.

This is the point that real wheel enthusiasts often admit. Most enthusiasts buying rep wheels today aren't doing so for their quality, Motorsport prowess, or to even support the manufacturer. They're doing it for the clout, just like me, so they can say they have real wheels on their build.

With that said, the real thing is often lighter, stronger, and significantly more expensive than a rep. So, should you run rep wheels? It depends. On your modern daily driver? Absolutely. On your classic show car? No.

If you're building a car for yourself that you want to enjoy without breaking the bank, rep wheels may make sense for you. If you're looking to go all out with a car that will snap necks and get you mad likes on Instagram, you need the real thing.

Whether you want an original design or a rep to get you from point A to point B, both are always in stock on our site.