Please help, I keep warping my rims
08-12-2001, 02:07 PM
#1
Ok so I have this problem, My MOMO rims keep bending. I'm not hitting any curbs or anything, its the potholes on the freeway. Is there anyway to stop this from happening? If I run my tires at a lower pressure maybe?
08-12-2001, 03:22 PM
#3
Yes, I do.
The original tires and rims you run at 32psi, which is fairly soft, the z rated 45 series tires on 17 inch rims. they run at 42-45psi, although I've been told you can run on them as low as 35. So basically you have less rubber between the rim and the road (better handling) rougher ride.
The original tires and rims you run at 32psi, which is fairly soft, the z rated 45 series tires on 17 inch rims. they run at 42-45psi, although I've been told you can run on them as low as 35. So basically you have less rubber between the rim and the road (better handling) rougher ride.
08-12-2001, 03:55 PM
#6
Pot Holes
Well in Maryland, if you swerve to miss one you end up in another. They tend to migrate in herds. A mad flock of pot holes. It was pretty rainy this morning, and I didn't see it till I was in it. I know that they can fix alum. rims, but its the outter lip. I think it will ruin my finish.
08-12-2001, 07:07 PM
#7
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Hate Potholes
Dude, I feel your pain. I bought some 17 inch Enkie RP-05's on ebay, they came with 40 series tires, bent 2 rims within 2 months. Its hard to avoid potholes when your doing 80-90 at night on the highway, and the potholes don't have to be that deep to bend a rim. I put 50 series on to give them more rubber to absorb any impact. I've hit many bumps and potholes and haven't bent any rims since. Its not that I can't drive, the roads in Jersey suck!!
08-12-2001, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by SLC I30t
Yes, I do.
The original tires and rims you run at 32psi, which is fairly soft, the z rated 45 series tires on 17 inch rims. they run at 42-45psi, although I've been told you can run on them as low as 35. So basically you have less rubber between the rim and the road (better handling) rougher ride.
Yes, I do.
The original tires and rims you run at 32psi, which is fairly soft, the z rated 45 series tires on 17 inch rims. they run at 42-45psi, although I've been told you can run on them as low as 35. So basically you have less rubber between the rim and the road (better handling) rougher ride.
Wow 42-45 PSI is pretty high! I used to think that higher pressure protects the rims, but I actually dented a rim when I ran high pressure (40psi). I hit the same pothole at the same speed (yeah I know, pretty stupid) running lower pressure (36psi), and no problems.
08-13-2001, 10:26 AM
#9
Originally posted by Eric L.
Wow 42-45 PSI is pretty high! I used to think that higher pressure protects the rims, but I actually dented a rim when I ran high pressure (40psi). I hit the same pothole at the same speed (yeah I know, pretty stupid) running lower pressure (36psi), and no problems.
Wow 42-45 PSI is pretty high! I used to think that higher pressure protects the rims, but I actually dented a rim when I ran high pressure (40psi). I hit the same pothole at the same speed (yeah I know, pretty stupid) running lower pressure (36psi), and no problems.
08-13-2001, 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by SLC I30t
Well I went to the "Ye Ole Wheel Shop" in elkridge Md, today. They did some great work, didn't ruin the finish got me all set up again. But this is what the manager told me... Most 17"rims and larger are "race ready" meaning they have oversized bead lip. They are for prepared tracks and Ultra High Performance Rubber. They are specifically made for high G lateral acceleration. So now that I feel foolish for not buying street rims like most people I guess do. Rqace rims are made from a different mixture of alloy's (lighter weight). He also told me that it wouldn't hurt to lower the pressure of the tire. When you do this it sacrifices it's lateral performance and causes excess wear of the rubber. So I'm damned if I do, and if I don't. Take it for what it's worth guys.
Well I went to the "Ye Ole Wheel Shop" in elkridge Md, today. They did some great work, didn't ruin the finish got me all set up again. But this is what the manager told me... Most 17"rims and larger are "race ready" meaning they have oversized bead lip. They are for prepared tracks and Ultra High Performance Rubber. They are specifically made for high G lateral acceleration. So now that I feel foolish for not buying street rims like most people I guess do. Rqace rims are made from a different mixture of alloy's (lighter weight). He also told me that it wouldn't hurt to lower the pressure of the tire. When you do this it sacrifices it's lateral performance and causes excess wear of the rubber. So I'm damned if I do, and if I don't. Take it for what it's worth guys.
08-13-2001, 01:43 PM
#12
rubber is cheaper
I think that doing the rubber is a better option. Although I am thinking about just getting new (cheaper) rims. I'm just glad I don't roll on a set of BBS RX the ones that are 800 a piece
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