Wheel Blues
09-24-10, 01:47 PM
#16
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I dumped my Asanti's because they were built out of round. The techs at this very very high end wheel shop in town actually told me to avoid 3 pc wheels because they leak and they sometimes have to be dismantled and rebuilt. Total pain in the ***. All I know is when a tech ( not the sales person. we know they would just want to sell you the more expensive wheels) at a wheel shop tells you not to buy 3 pc wheels he knows whats up.
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
09-24-10, 02:26 PM
#17
I dumped my Asanti's because they were built out of round. The techs at this very very high end wheel shop in town actually told me to avoid 3 pc wheels because they leak and they sometimes have to be dismantled and rebuilt. Total pain in the ***. All I know is when a tech ( not the sales person. we know they would just want to sell you the more expensive wheels) at a wheel shop tells you not to buy 3 pc wheels he knows whats up.
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
Next would be a 1 piece cast wheel.
Next would be a 2 piece wheel with cast center and welded to the barrel.
Next would be 2 piece bolted together.
Last would be a 3 piece wheel.
If looks were the main criteria, nothing like a 3 piece wheel....but they are a pain to maintain. I've never seen one 3 piece wheel that didn't eventually have some issue. Whether it's peeling finish, water under the surface, bent or broken, rust and leaking....it's usually something.
I think my next set will be 1 piece forged...if I can find one with a lip.
09-24-10, 02:30 PM
#18
Oh, I got my wheel back. Seems to be fixed properly and at the time promised. I can't beat that. Even the price, I can't complain about $50.
It was miserable driving on the spare for 2 days. I now realize I speed a lot. It was soooo hard keeping the car at 50 mph or below. Either my foot or the car is programed to drive at 50-60 mph.
What a relief!
It was miserable driving on the spare for 2 days. I now realize I speed a lot. It was soooo hard keeping the car at 50 mph or below. Either my foot or the car is programed to drive at 50-60 mph.
What a relief!
09-24-10, 02:41 PM
#19
I dumped my Asanti's because they were built out of round. The techs at this very very high end wheel shop in town actually told me to avoid 3 pc wheels because they leak and they sometimes have to be dismantled and rebuilt. Total pain in the ***. All I know is when a tech ( not the sales person. we know they would just want to sell you the more expensive wheels) at a wheel shop tells you not to buy 3 pc wheels he knows whats up.
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
09-24-10, 03:15 PM
#20
I dumped my Asanti's because they were built out of round. The techs at this very very high end wheel shop in town actually told me to avoid 3 pc wheels because they leak and they sometimes have to be dismantled and rebuilt. Total pain in the ***. All I know is when a tech ( not the sales person. we know they would just want to sell you the more expensive wheels) at a wheel shop tells you not to buy 3 pc wheels he knows whats up.
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
This is why I like Vossen wheels so much. Vossen wheels have the added appeal and looks of the 3 pc wheel but a cast wheel price. VOSSEN ROCKS. This is why their wheels are selling like hot cakes
with proper care and maintenance, 3pc wheels can last just as long. they also have more room for customization versus 2pc or 1pc.
09-24-10, 08:30 PM
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Sometimes I hate multipiece wheels. One of my wheels was leaking air and is being repaired. So many people on enthusiast site talk about the superiority of multipiece wheels when for the most part, they are a pain in the neck.
I haven't had a set yet that didn't have some kind of issues. 1 piece cast are 100 times more durable but just for that look, we suffer with these wheels because of the pissing contest we post adolescent males play with each other.
One thing, I'm a little suspicious of the wheel shop. I think it's awfully coincidental that this happened after they installed 2 tires for me. How does a leak magically pop up after the installation? I know for a fact some of the people there don't like me. They've said it.
I only went there because they supposedly have a better alignment machine than the dealer. I can't prove it so I can't pursue this....but it is definitely a huge coincidence.
I haven't had a set yet that didn't have some kind of issues. 1 piece cast are 100 times more durable but just for that look, we suffer with these wheels because of the pissing contest we post adolescent males play with each other.
One thing, I'm a little suspicious of the wheel shop. I think it's awfully coincidental that this happened after they installed 2 tires for me. How does a leak magically pop up after the installation? I know for a fact some of the people there don't like me. They've said it.
I only went there because they supposedly have a better alignment machine than the dealer. I can't prove it so I can't pursue this....but it is definitely a huge coincidence.
09-26-10, 02:47 PM
#25
No sir no foul play. I fix the same problem on 3 piece wheels anywere from 3-5 times a week. it's silicone that's used to seal the wheel sometimes cheap silicone is used to save a few bucks. When i fix your's it was the same problems *** most of them the silicone dries up and starts to crack little by little.
Sometimes I act like a drama king. I've never had a multipiece wheel leak so thanks for the education. If I buy another set I will specifically check the quality of the work before purchasing. Sounds like everything could have been done well and this still could have happened. Don't like the sound of that but it is what it is.
It's not impossible about the foul play, it could have happened. Someone at the wheel shop did slash my tires, that's a fact (a few years ago). But I won't go there. I have let that go. Most of the people there are cool and that's why I keep going back. I count you as one of the cool guys.
ANyway, thanks for taking care of me. I was out of town this weekend and just got back. I'll come over to thank you personally on Tuesday.
Last edited by Ice350; 09-26-10 at 02:52 PM.
09-26-10, 07:04 PM
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