lets discuss wheelbase

[Ben]

for a start off, i don't think £276 is bad value for 4 17" RS6 style alloys.

Am i right?

http://vw.wheel-base.co.uk/proddetail_fit.asp?prod=17Rs6Style

and furthermore, what exactly is the difference between replica quality and OEM quality, if replicas are so bad, why are they sold?