JCDC2 on Sep/18/07 said:
thats not true. I would imagine the Work Emotion CR Kai's are much lighter, better quality and they dont look the same, similar yes but not the same... please dont say that.
Mind you, i dont know how accurate this site is, but according to wheelweights.net....
Rota Torque:
15x6.5 = 13 lbs.
17x7 = 18 lbs.
Work Emotion CR
15x7 = 15 lbs.
17x7 = 19 lbs
Also, all wheel manufacturers have to meet strict federal regulations regarding functional quality to be able to sell their rims in the US.
Yes, there is a small varience in the look of the rim. Just about as much difference as the bottle that says "Tylenol" and the one that says "RiteAid - acetaminophen".
Your "I would imagine" statement is a prime display of why many popular/brand-name companies can charge so much more for their product than it is actually worth.. because many people have been made to believe the name = better. So they assume the product with the name-brand will be better quality, even though they've done zero supportive research. $$$$ for the name brand company.
..and of course, our current society is largely materialistic, so they want to sport the "bling" factor that the product they bought has a specific name on it.