Buyer beware: fake Black Rhino wheels alert given

The fake Black Rhino wheels recovered where two suspects are in custody after raids on suspected dealers. Picture: SUPPLIED

The company has cautioned local motorists to be extremely wary when buying Black Rhino wheels, which can be difficult for the untrained eye to differentiate between what’s real and what’s not. Worse still, says Alex Taplinsome, CEO of TiAuto Investments, due to sub-par engineering, “some of these counterfeit wheels have been found to be incapable of carrying the vehicle's unloaded weight. The company urged vehicle owners to do their due diligence and only purchase Black Rhino wheels from Tiger Wheel & Tyre and other reputable retailers."

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