Your stock wheels are made by a rep brand?! - All about 9Six9 Wheels

What if we told you that this company, known for making TE37 reps, actually makes the OEM wheels for your favorite car?

9Six9 is a brand that’s new to the aftermarket scene, but far from new to making wheels. They are making a name for themselves by producing some of the highest quality entry-level wheels money can buy.

Who are 9Six9?

There’s not a ton of information on these guys. They don’t have a storied history in racing like brands such as BBS or Work. The background is a little shrouded for some reason. We do know that 9Six9 is a division of a much larger wheel company. They’ve been making wheels for ******* for years, so they decided to release products to the public in the form of aftermarket wheels. After all, they already had the molds (which aren’t cheap) and the facilities (also not cheap), so making wheels for the public was a no-brainer.

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Are their wheels any good? Or just another rep brand?

‘Those are just TE37 reps’. Well, not exactly, 9Six9 saw an opportunity for improvement over TE-style wheels on the market. They went back to the drawing board, designing a wheel that comes as close as possible to mimicking the real thing - down to the spoke curvature and spoke-to-barrel fillet. They broke TEs down to every last detail to make something that is almost indistinguishable from the real deal. We’ve handled a lot of real TE37s and can assure you - this is as close as you’re gonna get.

All 9Six9 wheels are made on the same production line as their OEM counterparts. This means that they meet or exceed OE standards, not something a lot of wheel makers can say about their product. The implication is that these wheels are tested to the same standards as your stock wheels; they’re strong to a known degree with minimal margins for error.

One big selling point is the finish quality, it’s comparable to name-brand wheels. 9Six9 wheels get the same treatment as OEM wheels, which are made to handle a life of abuse. Before sending them off, the service finish is rigorously tested, much like the strength of the wheel. Salt testing, as the name implies, subjects the wheels to a salty or sandy spray… for hours. Most aftermarket wheels, even the $4000 ones, aren’t tested in this way.

Affordability. Another big selling point is the price. You can get a set of 18’s for about 800 bucks, 17’s are less, and smaller sizes less yet.

Options. There’s a whole lotta ‘em. We already talked about finish quality, but there are many finish colors too: competition white, carbon gray, matte black, matte bronze, and candy apple red. Other brands of reps might only come in 2 or 3 colors.

You can get them in 15” to go with a Civic or other small vehicle, all the way up to 19” for a 350z/ 370z . They also make Six-1 Truck wheels for something like a 4Runner, Wrangler, or Tundra.

Where you don’t get to choose options is the model. Sure, they offer a deep-dish version called the Six-1 Deep (TE37V), but that’s about it. At this time, 9Six9 as a brand is kinda a one-trick pony of TE37 reps. At least they picked a good model to exclusively produce.

Should you buy them?

If you’re looking for TE37 reps, these are the crème de la crème. These are the best, closest to the original, rep currently on the market. Probably the best drift spares you can buy as well - as we know they’re durable and the finish is made to last. You can go off track, dirt drop, trade paint, and not have to worry about messing up a real set of TEs. If you’re a drifter, these are a great option.

They’re also great for a weekend warrior or daily driver. If you want to spice up your daily a bit, but don’t wanna drop 2x the value of the car on wheels, these are perfect. Save some sprung weight while achieving the fitment you want.

If you’re looking to impress the internet, i.e. get TikTok clout, these might not be the best option. They’re reps after all; they carry the stigma of being replica wheels. Simple solution; take your pics 10+ feet away - no one will know the difference.

The only serious downside is weight. They’re lighter than your stock wheels, but not as light as the real thing. 9Six9 errors on the side of strength. These will withstand potholes, curb rash, and whatever else might happen during ordinary daily driving - just don’t expect RPF1 weight.

Summary

For years, they have been making OEM wheels for ********. Just recently they started making aftermarket wheels. At this time, they only make one model, the Six-1, but offer it in a bunch of different configurations. They’re super strong with great quality for an entry-level wheel. You can also tell the haters that your wheels are tested to OEM standards. These aren’t our favorite wheels ever, but maybe our favorite reps.

We can’t tell you that a rep is the best thing since sliced bread. But, if you’re new to the car world, or have a specific need for affordable wheels, these might be the best. We talked about these as drift spares, but how about winter spares? Instead of running the boring stock wheels when it's snowing, you can throw these on and feel confident that they’ll last - they’re tested for wet/salty condition after all.

They start at only $135!

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