G.MAX wheels comply to the VIA, VIA/T (Trucks), JWL and TUV standards. Products that comply with international standards ensure higher quality, safety, reliability and efficiency.
If you are spending thousands of dollars for a new set of alloys, it wouldn't hurt to take a few minutes to look at the back of the wheel for the following markings:
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Size of the wheel - They have to be the same as what they promised you.
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Load rating - The wheel has to be correctly load-rated for your car. Sometimes advanced load-rating tests are performed under special requests and the load rating changes after the engraving has been made, remember to ask for a proper test report to prove that change.
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Offset - It is very important that the correct offset is used. A wrong offset will result to the wheel sticking out of the fender or cause rubbing or handling problems.
NOTE: Please do not accept the retailer's request to file the center of the wheel to create a larger offset as they may damage the structure of the wheel. Most manufacturers would not take any responsibility for their products if modifications are done without their consent.
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Country of production - It is recommended that you find a wheel that is not ashamed to tell you where they are made from. Sometimes they include the name of the design house if it is an original design.
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Quality Assurance Standards - Look for Japanese standards such as VIA, VIA/T (for SUV or 4WD), JWT or TUV behind the wheel for quality assurance.
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