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02-12-2008 #1
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Durability on the street of Billet Wheels (17/18")?
I am looking for other people's experience of the durability of billet wheels (17/18") on the street.
Are they very easy to damage on pot-holes or other road hazards?
Have you messed up a set, and if so how did you do it?
Specifically I am thinking of going with a set of Wheel Vintiques Billet 18" rallye wheels, but I am concerned that the general road conditions in Los Angeles, CA might cause me some future grief.
Any suggestions or comments are appreciated!
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02-12-2008 #2
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I have 18" Billet Specialties and have hit a couple of pot holes knowing that I probably just squared the lip but to my surprise...no damage. In short...I have had no problems! Go for it.
Steve Martin
67 Camaro RS
66 Chevelle
02-12-2008 #3
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I too have Billet Specialties and have hit a couple good holes with no damage.
02-12-2008 #4
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You won't have a problem with 18's. I've had every size, on multiple cars, from 17" through 22" and I have only bent one 20" and that was because it was a HUGE pot hole, at 70 miles an hour with a 30 series tire. In an 18", in Los Angeles... you'll be more than fine, you'll be happy.
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