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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Default Gary@Tirerack.com - can you contact OZ directly?

I recently split one of my OZ rims (19 x 9 OZ Classe).
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I know OZ has pulled out of Florida (was able to contact them a few years ago and get a replacement rim). Do you have any contacts at their headquarters (Italy?) that could get this rim made for me? Cost isn't a factor; I'm trying to exhaust all options before I buy a new set of rims.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Default Checking on this.

I should/hope to have an answer back early next week.
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Default Thanks in advance.

You find one (anywhere) and I'll get it.

Is a 2-3 year lifespan of availability standard for rims? I typically keep a set of rims for at least 5 years (feel free to chime in Audiworlders).
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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Default Re: Thanks in advance.

For Italian wheels like OZ and Mille Miglia this can be pretty typical. There are some exceptions of course, but for the most part three years or so seems to be about an average. The German brands that we carry BBS and Borbet tend to stay around for closer to five years or longer.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Default Re: Thanks in advance.

I've just confirmed that we bought all of their remaining inventory, none is left of this wheel, sorry.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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Default Could you get the outer trim ring?

The rim has a removable lip; could you get a replacement for that?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Default Follow up...

I did get both rims repaired. Had to repaint them to avoid slow leak (1-3lbs a day without repaint). Can't tell the difference now.
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