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09-24-2007, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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lightweight rim durability
has anyone here had problems with lightweight aftermarket rims warping or becoming damaged after driving through a pothole or anything like that? i'm looking to pick up some kosei k1 ts wheels because of their weight (<10 lbs for 14's) and price (about $100 a wheel.) should i be concerned about durability?
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09-24-2007, 09:07 AM | #2 |
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i think with any rim you should avoid potholes, etc
i had 18" OZ superleggeras and 17" flik ftd's on my matrix xrs way back when and never had issues with bends or anything i think too if you stay with 14's youll have enough sidewall as a cusion that you wont really have worry about bending a rim unless you really hit a doozie..!
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09-24-2007, 09:08 AM | #3 |
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thanks. pretty up there, eh.
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09-24-2007, 09:13 AM | #4 |
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that's the cost of pimpin' stylish rims...
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09-24-2007, 09:59 AM | #5 |
I would get them. Just do a good inspection of them when they get rotated, and certainly after an incident where you came in contact with a curb or the like. Though both of those things should be done regardless of the cost/type of rim you have.
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09-24-2007, 10:02 AM | #6 |
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I think you'll be fine with the Koseis. I'd like to pick up a set of those myself! BTW -- your screen name rules!
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09-24-2007, 04:18 PM | #7 |
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I think your safe with 14's. There will be a lot of tire between the concrete and the rim.
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09-25-2007, 08:56 AM | #8 |
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thanks for the replies
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09-25-2007, 09:07 AM | #9 |
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You should be just fine with 14" wheels and tires... lots of sidewall with that application.
BTW, do you plan to install 205/60/14's? |
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