Are these real R33 GTR wheels?

[Piggaz]

Hey guys,

I recently purchased a set of R33 GTR wheels. I have a few queries though as i am slightly paranoid. I first noticed that they are missing the "FORGED" stamp in the middle of the wheels around the studs - but the wheels also look resprayed so i thought maybe it was just sanded back?

The markings which the wheels DO have

-"VIA" and "JIL" around the outside edge.

-"ET+30", "17x9J", "MAX LOAD", "690KG", "C", "T6" and "M" all appear on the inside of the wheels on different spoke backings.

If i am just being paranoid feel free to slap me. All of a sudden i have notions that they are not real forged GTR wheels but cheapo cast rims.

Thanks in advance.

[stolly]

I'd imagine that if they are genuine, they will have 'NISSAN' stamped into them. My R34 wheels have this, don't know for sure but just presuming that R33 would be the same.

[Piggaz]

No "NISSAN" stamp anywhere im afraid. They VERY much look the part of real wheels and i doubt that anybody would go to the effort of faking R33 wheels BUT i was hoping either somebody could confirm they are real or tell me something that they are also definitely missing.

[wrxhoon]

All the r 33 gtr wheels that i have seen have : forged 17x9jj30 Nissan 24u10 3k35 jw .

These are the markings they have in the centre near the the plastic cap .

No other markings on the ouside side of the wheel , they have some numbers on the inside as well .

Looks like you may have copies there , i'm in sydney , if you want to bring one around my place ( Hills area ) i can check it and tell you for sure .

I could send you a pic but its very hard to tell if they are good copies .

[Piggaz]

So kind of you to make such an offer - you don't know how relieving it would be for me to know whether or not they are real.

If you do not mind too much, do you think you could take a quick look at these tonight?

We could meet somewhere neutral so as i do not have to know where you live.

If you use msn: [email protected]

Thanks.