"Sovande" (sovande)
07/12/2020 at 07:48 • Filed to: None
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"Sovande" (sovande)
07/12/2020 at 07:48 • Filed to: None | 2
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A few months ago I hit a pothole in my V60 hard enough to turn the wipers on and bend both front wheels. The wheels I have are known to be soft and I like a change every now and then, so I am looking for some help deciding which new wheels to go with. The car is black with some bronze/brown undertones and currently has the wheels shown. I like then, but they are expensive, heavy and prone to bend.
Here is option #1 which is the most expensive @ $1450 for the set.
Option #2 $1000
#3 $1000
#3 $1000
And the cheap option @ $700ish (could also get Sparco Assetto Gara’s for the same price)
Or should I just have the two bent wheels fixed by a mobile wheel guy and call it a day? Anyone have any experience getting wheels straightened?
boredalways
> Sovande
07/12/2020 at 11:26 |
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You just reminded me that I have at least one wheel in need of straighten. Anyway considering our uncertain times, I would go with straighten since balancing all wheels and alignment will have to happen. But, I'm digging those Focals (last photo).
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Sovande
> boredalways
07/12/2020 at 17:15 |
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So the straightening works? I shouldn't be concerned? It just seems like witchcraft to me.
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boredalways
> Sovande
07/12/2020 at 18:53 |
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No, I haven’t done it yet but will soon. Expect +/- $150 USD per rim. This short vid might help.
dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> Sovande
07/12/2020 at 19:08 |
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I’ve had it done, they did great work and can’t even tell it was bent. Cost $120, didn’t have to take the tire off, and they even balanced it. Super easy, done within 2 hours.
Milky
> Sovande
07/13/2020 at 09:14 |
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All those OEM one looks real nice, but are any down an inch? More sidewall might save you next time. My friends vo rides so nicely.
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Sovande
> Milky
07/13/2020 at 09:29 |
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I am g oing to stick with 19's. I’ll probably spend the money and get the Polestar wheels. I’ll just kick myself if I don’t. The car has the R Design suspension with stiffer shocks and struts and lower springs so it rides a bit stiff anyway. I’m hesitant to spend money to get them straightened because they are known to be kind of soft.
I guess it's only money.
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Milky
> Sovande
07/13/2020 at 10:07 |
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lol, well they certainly will look good.