Seeking wheel advice from someone who KNOWS - Toyota Yaris Forums

12-19-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 09TRD

Thanks for the advice.

Living here in the Northeast (pothole and frost-heave ravaged roads), I value strength.

I have yet to see an OEM aluminum wheel bend in this area, yet I've seen dozens of lightweight, cast aftermarket wheels bend.

Such is the cost of reducing weight by effectively removing material.

I've seen an OEM aluminum wheel fall apart in NJ.

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