Considering Wheels from China

bandier · 09-18-2024, 06:18 PM

I'd like to get some nice 2 piece forged wheels. I've been corresponding with a company Jova Forged Wheels in China. (https://www.jovawheels.com/our-factory_d1) They are quoting approximately $2k shipped for custom painted 2 piece forged wheels. They are telling me they build above the standards for wheel testing.

I know I'm going to get blasted for this, but I figure it can't hurt to look into it. I'm tempted as the price is literally more than half of what you can get here in the states. They have a nice collection and the custom paint them to your preference and if you want monoblock wheels they are asking for about $1200 shipped. Sounds pretty good.

I'm ready for the torching of looking into China product but the real input I'm seeking is has anyone else gone this route? If so, please share your positive or negative experience.

Alan47717 · 09-18-2024, 10:36 PM

This is just FYI and is 10+ year old info but Chinese tire mfg's made the same claims about their RV trailer tires and they were complete BS. The main issue was that if tires made in China weren't made by a joint venture with a reputable US or European mfger there was no guarantee that complete validation testing was done.

James Montigny · 09-18-2024, 11:37 PM

If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

I've seen too many cheap wheels marketed as quality products fail.
This could be as painless as frequent flats from cracked castings, shaking at high speed or just being heavier than described.
It could also be as fatal as a catastrophic failure at high speeds. Regardless of how they fail, customer service is likely non-existent.

YMMV

arpad_m · 09-19-2024, 12:20 AM

Good luck.

bandier · 09-19-2024, 03:31 PM

All good wisdom from the comments above. Has anyone actually went this route, let me know. I've seen comments here that some of these Chinese manufacturers make wheels for some of the American companies so there's got to be some credibility there. I'm just not sure who they are.

arpad_m · 09-19-2024, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bandier

All good wisdom from the comments above. Has anyone actually went this route, let me know. I've seen comments here that some of these Chinese manufacturers make wheels for some of the American companies so there's got to be some credibility there. I'm just not sure who they are.

Dicastal makes the forged ZL1 and SS 1LE wheels in China, so the capability is definitely there.

The real problem is that buying those noname wheels is a luck of the draw, you will very likely get subpar units that either failed QA or never even received scrutiny. (If that wasn't the case, they could sell those wheels for a much higher price.)

Msquared · 09-20-2024, 07:02 AM

As other's have noted, Chinese manufacturing can make good products. As with any other production location, the key is in getting a good design and production process specified in the first place and then keeping a close eye on production in the second place. For example, plenty of high-end tires are made in China these days for major brand names, but the companies whose names these products bear keep tabs on things closely, and they designed everything in-house. This means actually going to the factories to see what's going on first-hand. OTOH, the Chinese Name-you-never-heard-of tires are generally bad products.

Smokin19 · 09-20-2024, 08:37 AM

Are you willing to put your life in their hands at 140 mph?

Gen6cyl · 09-20-2024, 12:58 PM

TSW 18-9 , 22 offset 19 lbs rotary forged. Made in china.$330 each Name: IMG_20240826_115729604_HDR.jpg
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vince3 · 12-22-2024, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

TSW 18-9 , 22 offset 19 lbs rotary forged. Made in china.$330 eachAttachment 1156114

Is this the Imatra 1890ITA225120M76A? Did you have to do any modifications?
It says it doesn’t fit my Camaro.

Gen6cyl · 12-23-2024, 07:43 PM

I've had these wheels over 6 months. I put one on the front with out a tire, fit good. I have a 255-45-18 tire on them now. Have not put on car yet. I put many coats of ceramic spray on them. I shouldn't have sprayed the barrel, some of the weights fell off on the porch. I have to get ceramic off the barrel of wheel. 10 lbs per wheel is significant, I'm sure it will drive better.

Gen6cyl · 12-23-2024, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vince3

Is this the Imatra 1890ITA225120M76A? Did you have to do any modifications?
It says it doesn’t fit my Camaro.

It could be a brake Clarence problem or you not having a square set up. See if they fit a lt1

a blackwing · 01-02-2025, 03:52 PM

Plenty of "US" manufacturers have their wheels made in chine and resold at a 700-900% markup here. Much bigger names then you think.

MyNameIs · 01-05-2025, 02:38 AM

Last I heard China was the enemy and hell bent on taking America down.

09-18-2024, 06:18 PM	#1
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	Considering Wheels from China I'd like to get some nice 2 piece forged wheels. I've been corresponding with a company Jova Forged Wheels in China. (https://www.jovawheels.com/our-factory_d1) They are quoting approximately $2k shipped for custom painted 2 piece forged wheels. They are telling me they build above the standards for wheel testing. I know I'm going to get blasted for this, but I figure it can't hurt to look into it. I'm tempted as the price is literally more than half of what you can get here in the states. They have a nice collection and the custom paint them to your preference and if you want monoblock wheels they are asking for about $1200 shipped. Sounds pretty good. I'm ready for the torching of looking into China product but the real input I'm seeking is has anyone else gone this route? If so, please share your positive or negative experience. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

09-18-2024, 11:37 PM	#3
James Montigny Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 146 View My Garage	If it's too good to be true, it probably is. I've seen too many cheap wheels marketed as quality products fail. This could be as painless as frequent flats from cracked castings, shaking at high speed or just being heavier than described. It could also be as fatal as a catastrophic failure at high speeds. Regardless of how they fail, customer service is likely non-existent. YMMV __________________ James Montigny 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 - Krypton Green Magnuson 2650 @ 13psi, Forged TSP Rods/Pistons, TSP Ported Heads, BTR PD Cam, Aeromotive Low Side, DSX Flex, LT4 HPFP, 103mm TB, Big Gulp, Meth. Built by Killer Performance, Tuned by Justune.

09-19-2024, 12:20 AM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,150 View My Garage	Good luck. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-19-2024, 03:31 PM	#5
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	All good wisdom from the comments above. Has anyone actually went this route, let me know. I've seen comments here that some of these Chinese manufacturers make wheels for some of the American companies so there's got to be some credibility there. I'm just not sure who they are. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

09-20-2024, 07:02 AM	#7
Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,684	As other's have noted, Chinese manufacturing can make good products. As with any other production location, the key is in getting a good design and production process specified in the first place and then keeping a close eye on production in the second place. For example, plenty of high-end tires are made in China these days for major brand names, but the companies whose names these products bear keep tabs on things closely, and they designed everything in-house. This means actually going to the factories to see what's going on first-hand. OTOH, the Chinese Name-you-never-heard-of tires are generally bad products. __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

09-18-2024, 10:36 PM	#2
Alan47717 Drives: 2022 1LT RS 2.0t/6spd Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 273	This is just FYI and is 10+ year old info but Chinese tire mfg's made the same claims about their RV trailer tires and they were complete BS. The main issue was that if tires made in China weren't made by a joint venture with a reputable US or European mfger there was no guarantee that complete validation testing was done.

09-20-2024, 08:37 AM	#8
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,700	Are you willing to put your life in their hands at 140 mph? __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

09-20-2024, 12:58 PM	#9
Gen6cyl Banned Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 984	TSW 18-9 , 22 offset 19 lbs rotary forged. Made in china.$330 each

12-23-2024, 07:43 PM	#11
Gen6cyl Banned Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 984	I've had these wheels over 6 months. I put one on the front with out a tire, fit good. I have a 255-45-18 tire on them now. Have not put on car yet. I put many coats of ceramic spray on them. I shouldn't have sprayed the barrel, some of the weights fell off on the porch. I have to get ceramic off the barrel of wheel. 10 lbs per wheel is significant, I'm sure it will drive better. Attached Images

01-02-2025, 03:52 PM	#13
a blackwing Drives: cadillac ct5 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: chicago Posts: 1	Plenty of "US" manufacturers have their wheels made in chine and resold at a 700-900% markup here. Much bigger names then you think.

01-05-2025, 02:38 AM	#14
MyNameIs Banned Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Middle Park East, Liberty City Posts: 331	Last I heard China was the enemy and hell bent on taking America down.

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