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Anyone here have feedback on the ride and braking improvements claimed by these
wheels ? Quality issues ? Any info appreciated.
Cheers,
Joel
wheels ? Quality issues ? Any info appreciated.
Cheers,
Joel
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UPDATE:
These wheels are alleged to fit in the 4 1/2" wide version, while the 5 1/2" version will not clear B brake drums, not sure of A. They weren't machined properly and make contact with the fins on the drums, leaving a 3/8" gap to the mating face of the drum. They have been pulled from the market but be aware that those now out there now won't fit without modification. Allegedly a new version with proper clearances will be available later this year. Very nice otherwise and much lighter than steel...
Cheers,
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Are these the chinese knock-offs for about 150.00 each Joel?Justin RioComment
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Yes Justin, that would be them.. Once again there seems to be a lack of QC from certain markets. One wonders how freaking hard it would be to at least check the first one, much less the others produced.
Cheers,
JoelComment
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Attractive pricing but I think those where developed by VW guys for VW's as thier rim clearance seems more suited for the smaller stock VW cast iron drums. No issues with the Technomagnesio-repop clearances with B-drums I assume?Justin RioComment
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True that, but then Techno's are about $ 800 a pop, so if these guys finally get it right they'll be a bargain, especially if they offer some sort of pricing for sets of 4 or 5.
As previously stated the 4 1/2 s seem to be ok but I think if you're going non stock, it makes more sense to obtain more tire patch.
Best,
JoelComment
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