How to distinguish OEM wheels from replicas?

[jaehoppa]

I'm might be picking up a set of OEM RS4 wheels but I was wondering if there is a way to tell if it's really oem or replica.
I assume there are difference markings inside the hub?

[Bazer]

OEM wheels always have the audi logo and an audi part number on the inside. Replicas dont.


Oh, show some pics after you've installed then ;)

[Blackstallion]

[MugelloB7RS4]

I've found that the replica wheels rarely have the same offset as the original wheels. There will be many that are 19" and 9" wide, but rarely will they have a 29ET. That was always my first clue that they were replicas.

[AvusPdx]

you should be able to tell by looking into the owners eye's when you ask him/her if they are genuine or knock-offs.