The following is a comparison photo of the genuine MAVIC 317 V brake rim made in Taiwan and the so-called "MAVIC 317 V brake rim made in France" we received

First of all, it is obvious It can be seen that the fake MAVIC317 V brake rim label lacks a "coating" process, the visual feeling of the surface is obviously rough, and the feel is not smooth.

And whether it is the yellow trademark or the right side The red "X" pattern is extremely dim in color, but the genuine ones are very distinct

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Genuine MAVIC317 rims are all made in Taiwan , only the slightly higher grade rims like MAVIC 717 are made in France

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And the fake MAVIC 317 V brake rim But it reads "Made In France" majestically

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As can be seen from the last two photos, in addition to brightness, there is a difference in color vividness. In addition, this batch of counterfeit MAVIC rims is still very advanced in terms of counterfeiting technology. At least the label size, font, and text clarity are extremely perfect

If it weren’t for cars that handle genuine rims countless times a day It is really difficult to identify the authenticity of the industry personnel.

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Except for photos In addition to the differences that can be seen above, there are also differences between the authentic and fake MAVIC 317 V brake rims:

There is no polished transition at the junction of the V brake edge and the rim surface, which makes it feel "scratchy" to the touch.

The thickness of the V-brake edge measured internally is different

……………and other details that can be distinguished by direct touch with your hands

Here, our store A graphic explanation on how to identify counterfeit MAVIC317 V brake rims on the market

Our store has not seen the so-called "special price of French origin" for MAVIC 317 disc brake rims, so we cannot make a decision. It is also judged as a counterfeit product.

However, I still want to remind everyone with this article, please pay attention to the majority of domestic car enthusiasts or car dealers!