XXR 530 New 2012
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XXR 530 New 2012
So I was pretty much sure I want to get XXR 527 set but I noticed there are new XXR wheels coming up this year; xxr 530's. Here is pic , I'm thinking 18x8.75 +35mm
What do you guys think , huh?? Pretty good looking wheels IMO
What do you guys think , huh?? Pretty good looking wheels IMO
at least forgestar is forged.
most likely going to bend one of the xxr wheels just going over a speed bump.
stock wheels are far better quality, I don't know why you would even think about running such cheap options. Keep the stock wheels on if you cant afford to upgrade. Key word is upgrade.
most likely going to bend one of the xxr wheels just going over a speed bump.
stock wheels are far better quality, I don't know why you would even think about running such cheap options. Keep the stock wheels on if you cant afford to upgrade. Key word is upgrade.
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at least forgestar is forged.
most likely going to bend one of the xxr wheels just going over a speed bump.
stock wheels are far better quality, I don't know why you would even think about running such cheap options. Keep the stock wheels on if you cant afford to upgrade. Key word is upgrade.
most likely going to bend one of the xxr wheels just going over a speed bump.
stock wheels are far better quality, I don't know why you would even think about running such cheap options. Keep the stock wheels on if you cant afford to upgrade. Key word is upgrade.
Jump that same curb with a Volks or Work wheel, still have a useless piece of metal. Who the hell drives into curbs anyways?
These wheels give you a look, otherwise you get a much heavier wheel that won't stand up to the same abuse as a forged wheel. But it will work, get you to and from where ever, not an optimal racing wheel. Although it's cheap so racing on it won't break the bank, you just might not break any records either.
Generally people talk down on replica wheels a lot, but many racing teams run xxr's and rota's in time attack and formula drift. (while drifting isn't racing, it still takes similar tolls on the car/wheels)
I say to each their own, when they break a wheel and you bend yours, then say I told you so.
These wheels give you a look, otherwise you get a much heavier wheel that won't stand up to the same abuse as a forged wheel. But it will work, get you to and from where ever, not an optimal racing wheel. Although it's cheap so racing on it won't break the bank, you just might not break any records either.
Generally people talk down on replica wheels a lot, but many racing teams run xxr's and rota's in time attack and formula drift. (while drifting isn't racing, it still takes similar tolls on the car/wheels)
I say to each their own, when they break a wheel and you bend yours, then say I told you so.
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Not while you're on a track... Your mother may have to replace the driver instead.
Replica wheels may be nice but there's a reason why they are so cheap. I'm not saying to spend thousands on a set of "omg jdm!" wheels but with cheap brands like Enkei and OZ making good performance wheels it's still a moot point imho.
Wheels have to be lightweight and strong, replicas often aren't both.
Replica wheels may be nice but there's a reason why they are so cheap. I'm not saying to spend thousands on a set of "omg jdm!" wheels but with cheap brands like Enkei and OZ making good performance wheels it's still a moot point imho.
Wheels have to be lightweight and strong, replicas often aren't both.
To each their own in this case. It seems as if the OP just wants some wheels that he likes the look of on his car for daily use. By all means, go for it.
As far as the racing conditions goes, BSE is spot on. Furthermore. Under extreme race conditions, wheel faces actually flex (similar to the sidewall of a tire). Race teams usually use 3 piece forged wheels so they can replace the centers or the barrels at will. Forged will generally bend where cast (regardless of casting style) will break. The last thing you want is for a wheel center to break. Talk about making a mess of your car if not far worse.
If your just into HPDE's or autox, this doesn't really come into play, but it's something to think about. If you're street driving, potholes and curbs are your only real worry.
Cast doesn't mean junk necessarily, but it's not as strong in the long run as forged.
I'd imagine any team that is running rota's for time attack or drift is only using them for partial or maybe full seasons before discarding them. They aren't used all that many hours at a time for each use.
As far as the racing conditions goes, BSE is spot on. Furthermore. Under extreme race conditions, wheel faces actually flex (similar to the sidewall of a tire). Race teams usually use 3 piece forged wheels so they can replace the centers or the barrels at will. Forged will generally bend where cast (regardless of casting style) will break. The last thing you want is for a wheel center to break. Talk about making a mess of your car if not far worse.
If your just into HPDE's or autox, this doesn't really come into play, but it's something to think about. If you're street driving, potholes and curbs are your only real worry.
Cast doesn't mean junk necessarily, but it's not as strong in the long run as forged.
I'd imagine any team that is running rota's for time attack or drift is only using them for partial or maybe full seasons before discarding them. They aren't used all that many hours at a time for each use.