VMR V710s as Winter Wheels
07-24-2009, 10:28 AM
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I am considering buying a set of VMR V710s in 18 inch size for use as my winter wheels.
They look good but my number 1 priority is strength. They are cast -- not forged. How resistant are they to bending from pothole impacts??
V710 owners, your thoughts and experiences please.
They look good but my number 1 priority is strength. They are cast -- not forged. How resistant are they to bending from pothole impacts??
V710 owners, your thoughts and experiences please.
07-24-2009, 11:24 AM
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I like VMRs a lot. My guess is if you hit a bad one, its going to bend. But being 18", you get a bit more cushion with the tires. GL Scott.
07-24-2009, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='953178' date='Jul 24 2009, 03:24 PM
I like VMRs a lot. My guess is if you hit a bad one, its going to bend. But being 18", you get a bit more cushion with the tires. GL Scott.
Should I go for forged wheels rather than cast wheels?
07-24-2009, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='953098' date='Jul 24 2009, 02:28 PM
I am considering buying a set of VMR V710s in 18 inch size for use as my winter wheels.
They look good but my number 1 priority is strength. They are cast -- not forged. How resistant are they to bending from pothole impacts??
V710 owners, your thoughts and experiences please.
They look good but my number 1 priority is strength. They are cast -- not forged. How resistant are they to bending from pothole impacts??
V710 owners, your thoughts and experiences please.
I have OEM 138's for my winter. =) ( i know it wont fit the 550i).
07-24-2009, 11:30 AM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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So far so good with my set, but if they bend then these wheels will not put you out too much if replacing is needed.
07-24-2009, 11:46 AM
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I have had nothing but good things to say about my VMR's althought I was worried about this as well so I just purchased an extra front and rear wheel just in case....I figured when its time to sell, I'll probably have hit something bad in the front and/or curbed my rear parking...so I got all my bases covered lol
EDIT: Mine are my summer wheels and are stagg 19's
EDIT: Mine are my summer wheels and are stagg 19's
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='953191' date='Jul 24 2009, 03:29 PM
Scott, you should just get OEM 123's or OEM 135's for your winters for strength and reliablity.
CHEAP!