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fl59bug
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 Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:10 am Post subject: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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I see that JBugs has some Spun aluminum Centerline-looking wheels:
https://www.jbugs.com/jbugs-premier-5x205-vw-alumi...gLNAvD_BwE
However, Jbugs, just as most or all other sellers of these type wheels advertise "For Off Road Use Only".
Why is this? Why can't these be used on street vws? I don't recall the OG Centerlines being sold only for that purpose, but I don't remember for sure.
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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| fl59bug wrote: |
I see that JBugs has some Spun aluminum Centerline-looking wheels:
https://www.jbugs.com/jbugs-premier-5x205-vw-alumi...gLNAvD_BwE
However, Jbugs, just as most or all other sellers of these type wheels advertise "For Off Road Use Only".
Why is this? Why can't these be used on street vws? I don't recall the OG Centerlines being sold only for that purpose, but I don't remember for sure.
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Typically when you see that "for off road use only".....it's a disclaimer or waver of liability because there ars usually one or more specifications of whatever the product is.....that does not meet DOT spec.
With something like a wheel....there may be nothing at all out of spec but they may just not have wanted to submit wheels for inspection or testing and/or may not have the requisite certifications and documented processes to be a DOT manufacturer of "passenger car" equipment.
That last part is key. Wheels are considered safety equipment because of various features required on this continent.....in passenger cars. However, for sporting or offload equipment, they do not require all of that.
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fl59bug
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 10:09 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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Thanks Ray, that makes sense.
I appreciate it!
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DesertSasquatchXploration
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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| raygreenwood so what happens if we are caught with them on the street? |
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stevemariott
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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| DesertSasquatchXploration wrote: |
| raygreenwood so what happens if we are caught with them on the street? |
Nothing. For a traffic stop, I don't think any police officer would know the difference, or cite because of it.
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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| stevemariott wrote: |
| DesertSasquatchXploration wrote: |
| raygreenwood so what happens if we are caught with them on the street? |
Nothing. For a traffic stop, I don't think any police officer would know the difference, or cite because of it. |
Exactly! Nothing happens.
They may actually be 1000% better than any stock factory wheel. They nay actually be high end racing equipment. It does not matter.
All that waiver/statement is saying.....is that if there is some kind of negative action or reaction or outcome from putting those wheels on your car....they have no responsibility because they are for sports or hobbyist vehicles.
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fl59bug
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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Everything Ray said makes sense. It does occur to me though, why don't every other wheel, e.g. 8 spokes, Porsche replicas, BRMs have a similar disclaimer? They might have it, and I'm just oblivious. That has been known to happen!
Do the other rims just undergo DOT testing whereas for whatever reason these Centerline wanna-be's don't have that luxury?
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DesertSasquatchXploration
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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Most of the aftermarket parts we buy are for (off-road) use only. IF we were all pulled in for a (inspection) to make sure we have factory engine/smog parts. 99.7% of us would fail. Every time we drive our cars were breaking the LAW 
Almost Every part EMPI sells is labeled not for street use, Off-Road/Competition
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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Probably only time you may get caught is if there is a accident involving a unfortunate death and a really sharp accident investigator discovers them....
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HarrysRatBug
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| Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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| A lot of aftermarket items also carry the label saying "may cause cancer in California" or something to that affect. I just don't drive in California, just to be safe! |
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mikedjames
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 1:21 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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In places like Germany and Austria manufacturers do have to get their wheels certified with the TuV , as there is much more importance given to obeying the type approval rules- none of this "off road only" waiver for on road parts.
E.g. and this is an example of an after market wheel for a Golf https://maxilite-wheels.com/en/wheels/Cup-Style-7-5x17/POCU7517511238-vwgolf-vi-vii-E they list the certificates for the wheel on links from that page. It puts the prices up..
If your vehicle has less than a certain ground clearance they will turn you back at the border, or if the police stop you as a national with an obviously modified vehicle or just a ratty old VW they can order you to immediately go to a TuV test centre.. Failure leads to scrapping or permanently off the road as far as I understand.
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fl59bug
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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mikedjames wow  , I guess I'll be grateful I'm here in the US and not those other places you mentioned. That sounds harsh.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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The Jbugs Ad is kind of funny:
"This is a special order item and usually ships in 6-9 weeks"
Then it also says:
"Inventory Blowout Sale: Save 15%!" |
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Wolfgangdieter
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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A fellow in Germany who posted on SOC (Speedster Forum) said his ultra wide VS (Vintage Speedster) was delivered to him from the US with chrome, fake wide looking Fuchs inspired 17" wheels. TUV made him replace them with approved wheels along with the plastic light lenses that were marked TAIWAN. Does make a lot of sense when you still have some roads with unlimited speed limits. even rust or a crumpled fender will fail and sideline your car there!
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fl59bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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The Jbugs Ad is kind of funny:
"This is a special order item and usually ships in 6-9 weeks"
Then it also says:
"Inventory Blowout Sale: Save 15%!" |
That is strange! I didn't notice it until now 
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fl59bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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Wolfgang, that is crazy
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Stinky123
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: Centerline Replica Wheels - Offroad Only? |
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This is what I noted on the website.....
I'd go for them.
For Off Road Use Only
These wheels have been proven tough over thousands of miles off road racing. That being said, much like bead lock wheels (which are stronger than standard wheels) are sold for off road use only, so are these wheels. |
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