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the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

supposing you were in the market for a pair of OZ's........
how do you tell the difference between origional OZ's and aprilias own OZ'immertations.????

and is there any great difference in the weight.??

caterpillar · Aug 14, 2008

Hello there gringo. Aprilia OZ immitations? :confused Not sure where you are coming from on that one squire since Aprilia are supplied the wheels by OZ so aren't immitations :dowhat

the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

caterpillar said:
Hello there gringo. Aprilia OZ immitations? :confused Not sure where you are coming from on that one squire since Aprilia are supplied the wheels by OZ so aren't immitations :dowhat

i had read on this site somwhere that aprillia bought the rights to make the wheels from OZ and were not really true Oz'S

rs3 mille · Aug 14, 2008

caterpillar said:
Hello there gringo. Aprilia OZ immitations? :confused Not sure where you are coming from on that one squire since Aprilia are supplied the wheels by OZ so aren't immitations :dowhat

there are immitations caterpillar the only ones which are true oz's are on the R and the FACTORY the tuono's and rsvr(new shape are imo's) you can tell by the weight and oz is written on the inside spoke or hub:thumbup

the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

rs3 mille said:
there are immitations caterpillar the only ones which are true oz's are on the R and the FACTORY the tuono's and rsvr(new shape are imo's) you can tell by the weight and oz is written on the inside spoke or hub:thumbup

so what am i looking for , what indications would tell me that a set are real oz's?............

ive seen wheels with oz aprilia decal on th rim.

rs3 mille · Aug 14, 2008

the gringo said:
so what am i looking for , what indications would tell me that a set are real oz's?............

they are really lightweight and have a look as oz is written on them:thumbup

caterpillar · Aug 14, 2008

I see I see, I see no fish

Thanks RS3, I didn't realise they had produced immitations :thumbup I always thought it was only the R's and Factory's that came with OZ's fitted. So I take it the newer shape have replica OZ wheels as standard and not the same five spoke style on the non R original shape RSV.

rs3 mille · Aug 14, 2008

caterpillar said:
I see I see, I see no fish

Thanks RS3, I didn't realise they had produced immitations :thumbup I always thought it was only the R's and Factory's that came with OZ's fitted. So I take it the newer shape have replica OZ wheels as standard and not the same five spoke style on the non R original shape RSV.

yes mate they are replicas unless a factory

the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

now way as easy as that ......light weight and oz on them......

cant tell the weight when on tinternet and anyone can stick oz decals on....

rs3 mille · Aug 14, 2008

the gringo said:
now way as easy as that ......light weight and oz on them......

cant tell the weight when on tinternet and anyone can stick oz decals on....

don't go on decals mate:thumbup ask to see a pic of oz cast in the wheel centre hub or spoke can't remember which:biggrin

the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

what about part numbers......do origionals have part no's stamped on them

the gringo · Aug 14, 2008

rs3 mille said:
don't go on decals mate:thumbup ask to see a pic of oz cast in the wheel centre hub or spoke can't remember which:biggrin

oh right ok that helps........cheers mate...

thing is how many people has this thread got in their garage right now inspecting wheels for proof of origionsals

irate

supertedlover · Aug 14, 2008

Not me mate i have to stick to just painting my stock wheels:bawling

spoonz · Aug 14, 2008

All the wheels are made in china now.
The forged version is made to the original Oz spec under license but is not an official Oz. The license grants the use of the name also. Oz Italy no longer make Motorcycle wheels just car stuff.

The Factory wheels are forged instead of cast which gives a claimed 20% weight reduction.

Later versions have "OZ Forged" and the wheel size cast into the rim.

hooked · Aug 14, 2008

the gringo said:
what about part numbers......do origionals have part no's stamped on them

Hi gringo,
Check out my Garage pics ,Ive uploaded some pics of my wheels hope it helps.There is Oz printed into the center hubs and what maybe the part number not sure about that could be Aprilia or Oz numbers.

the gringo · Aug 15, 2008

hooked said:
Hi gringo,
Check out my Garage pics ,Ive uploaded some pics of my wheels hope it helps.There is Oz printed into the center hubs and what maybe the part number not sure about that could be Aprilia or Oz numbers.

cheers mate i appreciate u taking the time to do that........nice one

AusRSV · Aug 15, 2008

Ask the seller to give you the weight of em so you can chk the specs.

Badger · Aug 15, 2008

These are the markings of a forged OZ of my factory

weights of wheels are

rear 5.267 kilos
front 3.678 kilos

Mine are still for sale at £550 plus buyer pays carriage, this is a fair price for wheels in such good condition, do you want to risk buying of ebay, these are the real McCoy:biggrin

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