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… however, if you bent the OEM wheel, you will need to be careful with the TSW Max as it is Gravity Cast, which is the least strong of the alloy wheel production techniques. That is why the wheels are relatively inexpensive. My sense is that they will bend easier than the OEM fitments.
Here is a picture of my VMR 803's. I went with 19x8.5, 35 offset so I could keep my OEM tires. Funny thing is they were about 4 lbs lighter than the OEM 18's the car came with and have held up very well in terms of strength. No bends or imperfections as of yet. The wheels are slightly more aggressive than OEM peelers but don't poke or rub.
… however, if you bent the OEM wheel, you will need to be careful with the TSW Max as it is Gravity Cast, which is the least strong of the alloy wheel production techniques. That is why the wheels are relatively inexpensive. My sense is that they will bend easier than the OEM fitments.
… however, if you bent the OEM wheel, you will need to be careful with the TSW Max as it is Gravity Cast, which is the least strong of the alloy wheel production techniques. That is why the wheels are relatively inexpensive. My sense is that they will bend easier than the OEM fitments.
Happy Motoring
Eric
Thanks Eric. I drive in AZ so roads overall are good. This was hopefully a rare incident so not overly concerned about bent rims. I love the look of these wheels (very similar to the stasis wheels) just a bit worried about how hard it will be to keep them clean. I have Hawk performance pads that have low dust and so hoping that will help. The wheels are in so should have them on the car later today, will post pics.
... with respect to brake dust, even with Hawk pads, the wheels will want your attention. My daily routine is to clean the windshield and then with the same towel, spray a bit of detailer on the towel itself (I am a big fan of Griots Speed Shine) and give the wheels a quick wipe. It literally takes 2 minutes and then the towel goes in my car hamper. The more you clean them using the detailer, the easier it is to wipe them down. On weekends, when I do a full wash, I use the conical wheel brush to do a full job.
07-10-2015, 10:59 AM
Bent Rim - Upgrading to TSW Max Silver Rims
