The argument can be made in either direction, for any number of reasons.
Some ppl just can't justify spending what they deem too much money on wheels while some ppl enjoy the admiration and jocking that comes from flaunting a set of real deal wheels. Some ppl believe in the you get what you pay for creedo, which doesn't apply to everything, all the time. It's all subjective.

Like I stated in my previous post, I was one of those who advocated for higher line wheels and against the knock offs, or those of lesser brand name, but my opinion has changed.

With ppl getting their cars stolen left and right and with no security measure being 100% effective, spending what most would consider ridiculous money on a set of wheels that could be lost due to theft and or a traffic collision in the blink of an eye, isn't what one would consider a smart investment.

Also, think of it this way: The more fake wheels are rocked, your real deal wheels become that much more "special".

To each his or her own.

My question is... are the real deal wheels being used or just part of a showpiece, so to speak, and why are you buying the real deal wheels?
To impress all the nuthuggers online or for your own personal reasons?