tech question about new rims. safe to run cheap rims on the street?
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tech question about new rims. safe to run cheap rims on the street?
Ok, my ultimate cream-dream rims are the American Racing Torque Thrust "D"'s, but at 189 a pop for the size I want, I simply can't afford it, and won't be able to until I graduate from college (in about 5 years)...
So I'm thinking of getting some cheapos so I can mount some good rubber and keep me from killing myself...
I've decided on the U.S. Wheel 26 series rims. 15*8's. At 48 bucks a pop, it isn't nearly as bad.
My question is, is there an advantage to spending 190 on a single rim? Are the U.S. Wheel's going to fall apart on me? Collapse? I just want a cheap good looking rim. 14*6's s*ck!!!
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1985 Camaro SC - 2.8L, auto.
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So I'm thinking of getting some cheapos so I can mount some good rubber and keep me from killing myself...
I've decided on the U.S. Wheel 26 series rims. 15*8's. At 48 bucks a pop, it isn't nearly as bad.
My question is, is there an advantage to spending 190 on a single rim? Are the U.S. Wheel's going to fall apart on me? Collapse? I just want a cheap good looking rim. 14*6's s*ck!!!
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1985 Camaro SC - 2.8L, auto.
C'mon, spin 'em for papa...
http://www.xenodrgn.f2s.com/Frontright.jpg
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I would think that if they are a brand name rim they would have to meet gov't standards. I can't imagine you having a problem with them unless they are obviously poorly made when you look at them. I have seen chrome steel wheels in that price range around and they looked fine. I'm sure there's a difference in the plating quality but if it's short term till you get out of school why not do it.
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'92 firebird t-tops
305tbi,670cfm tbi, 2 1/2" Dynomax catback, 9x3 K&N open element
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The rims should work just fine..
Actually, i was able to find a set of 98 TA wheels, with good rubber for 250bucks for the tires and wheels!
If you keep your eyes open i'm sure you can find something.
Brendan
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1987 IROC-Z L98,SR,EB 6085's,LPE 219/219 Cam, Crane 1.6RR, EB TPI Base, 58mm TB, Stock T5, 30lb SVO, AFPR, K&N, EB TES, Catco Cat, 3" Borla Cat-Back, Accel cap,rotor,distro/other crap, Aluminum DS, 94 Disk Rear, Adjustable Prop Valve, Precision 3.73 Gears, Weld in Sub-Frame Connectors, Hotchkis LCA's, KYB Shocks/Struts, Poly Bushings all over the place, Moog Upper/Lower Ball joints and Tie Rods ends/Idler Arm, Big stereo, 730SD Conversion.
To see the ROC, Check out the webpage Here
Actually, i was able to find a set of 98 TA wheels, with good rubber for 250bucks for the tires and wheels!
If you keep your eyes open i'm sure you can find something.
Brendan
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1987 IROC-Z L98,SR,EB 6085's,LPE 219/219 Cam, Crane 1.6RR, EB TPI Base, 58mm TB, Stock T5, 30lb SVO, AFPR, K&N, EB TES, Catco Cat, 3" Borla Cat-Back, Accel cap,rotor,distro/other crap, Aluminum DS, 94 Disk Rear, Adjustable Prop Valve, Precision 3.73 Gears, Weld in Sub-Frame Connectors, Hotchkis LCA's, KYB Shocks/Struts, Poly Bushings all over the place, Moog Upper/Lower Ball joints and Tie Rods ends/Idler Arm, Big stereo, 730SD Conversion.
To see the ROC, Check out the webpage Here
they will be fine for what you need to do, they so cheap as there heavyer then hell steel rims, aluminum ones are much nicer light and intern more expensive, i too love to look of the torque-thrust rims!
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