In my example I wanted something better quality but got ripped off. IDK if there's some patent on that line or if it's genuinely hard to make the alloy. I'm also suspicious that the B&M parts stores near me charge rip off prices... how I got in this pickle.
When I worked at a tire shop plenty of people thought their six-year old Corolla was near its end-of-life and they only wanted the cheapest horrible tires, so I know that short sighted point-of-view.