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are lightweight rims strong enough for everyday use?

 
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Old Mar 6, 2002
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lightweight cast wheels might be somewhat weak, but lightweight forged wheels are very strong
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Depends where u go to buy them. If u go to like a tire or wheel shop and buy the lightweight wheels they will more than likely be strong. If u go to an aftermarket store they will assume ur racing the car and they will crack easily. Trust me i had 17 and they cracked when i hit a curb goin less that 5 miles an hour and i EVEN HIT THE BREAKS!!! cost 1200 bucks to replace. BE CAREFULL PLEASEE!!!!!
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size will make a big diff., but you'll find that most lightweights are usually 15's (unless you have the cash to buy volks), i had a set of power racing rims at 9.5lbs a piece on my 99h/b....no problems ever.
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1200 bucks to replace??? does your rim even cost that much?
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im getting the konig heliums and just using them for the summer.there 15 x 6.5
does anyone know if there strong enough for like potholes and stuff?
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Well, you place enough rubber between the wheel and the road they will be fine. Put a 35 on that wheel, good luck
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if you get a good brand, youll get a good rim. Forged are plenty strong for daily use.
 
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