R50/53 Which wheels???
#26
Originally Posted by JeffS
That said, I've always run 15 or 16" wheels.
Knowing I'd be driving on typical bad streets was a deciding factor when I chose the 18" CHs for my 3 series. They are not the lightest but they have taken everything in stride and remained nice n' round . I'll probably approach the Mini in a similar fashion - lighter then stock but sturdy (and good lookin .
{If I were a diehard auto-x/track participant I'd probably get seperate lightweight wheels and appropriate tires.}
#29
I will confess to a bias for BBS; they are tough, reasonably light and look great. They are a bit of a pain to clean but I assume others are as well. In the end it's your car; put what you like on it and Motor On!..........................mgg (MTR ON)
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#30
Ive had good luck with SSR wheels over the past 7 years including
2 sets of SSR Comps (one I currently use and one I had on my rex).
Lessen the risk of damaging your wheels by knowing the road before
you take out your hobby car. Especially this time of year when temps
fluctuate above and below freezing, I sometimes take my beater to
check on road conditions before taking out my hobby cars.
I look for pot holes mainly and poor drainage and possible chemical
spills/tar, etc. I never take my hobby car out in the rain at night
because potholes tend to dissappear until you hit it. bang!
Also using good tires and correct tire pressure will help
prevent bends regardless of any wheel you choose.
I don't think it is fair to the manufacturer when you drive through a
crater and blame it on the wheel. It's your fault that you didn't
prepare yourself, imho.
Too much of a hassle? then I suggest keeping it stock or get
cheaper wheels with decent tires you don't mind replacing if you
do encounter an unlucky event. :smile: SSR's, Ray's, BBS, they
are all good wheels.
2 sets of SSR Comps (one I currently use and one I had on my rex).
Lessen the risk of damaging your wheels by knowing the road before
you take out your hobby car. Especially this time of year when temps
fluctuate above and below freezing, I sometimes take my beater to
check on road conditions before taking out my hobby cars.
I look for pot holes mainly and poor drainage and possible chemical
spills/tar, etc. I never take my hobby car out in the rain at night
because potholes tend to dissappear until you hit it. bang!
Also using good tires and correct tire pressure will help
prevent bends regardless of any wheel you choose.
I don't think it is fair to the manufacturer when you drive through a
crater and blame it on the wheel. It's your fault that you didn't
prepare yourself, imho.
Too much of a hassle? then I suggest keeping it stock or get
cheaper wheels with decent tires you don't mind replacing if you
do encounter an unlucky event. :smile: SSR's, Ray's, BBS, they
are all good wheels.
#31
Good advice, but all wheels aren't created equal. I was driving my 330 home from work one day and a brick fell of a construction truck in front of me while going though a roundabout. By the time I saw the brick it was too late to avoid hitting it with my front right wheel/tire. Up and over it ... I expected the worse, but when I pulled over to inspect my 19" AC Schnitzer Type III 2-piece wheel I was very happy to find zero damage! A lot of the roads here in Germany are pothole ridden and I've put some pretty hard Nürburgring Nordschleife laps on these wheels and they've held up to all of it superbly. So sometimes I guess you really get what you pay for.
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Originally Posted by YuccaPatrol
If/when I buy new wheels, I am definitely DOWNSIZING!
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