A silly question about rims

The Black Pearl · 07-15-2012, 11:19 AM

I have a set of forgestar f-14 rims and I've cracked and bent 3 of the four rims. Does anyone know if these rims are just weak/soft? I'm curious cuz out the 3 cars I've owned, I've never had this issue and I'm from IL where the roads suck a lot more than Dallas. Does anyone have any recommendation on a "stronger" rim?

Thanks,

Pol · 07-15-2012, 11:30 AM

Are you driving RTF's ?

The Black Pearl · 07-15-2012, 12:14 PM

I'm sorry but what are rtf's?

Rodzilla · 07-15-2012, 12:19 PM

Run Flat Tires

The Black Pearl · 07-15-2012, 12:22 PM

No I am not running them...yokohama s-drive 225/40R18

JYohay · 07-15-2012, 01:32 PM

I have the same rims in my car.
Bought them after having a bad experience with replicas (bent 3)
These forgestars I have feel as strong as stock and ive hit some bad potholes with them.
Running falkin non rft tires

The Black Pearl · 07-15-2012, 02:31 PM

Thanks! Maybe the yokohama's are too low profile? I just don't want to keep dumping money into these rims if they are going to keep bending...by now I could have gotten the downpipes :-)

RiefferD · 07-15-2012, 07:02 PM

They could be from a bad batch. Make sure that you keep an eye on air pressure, and don't opt for the most thin tire possible. I've always bought the beefest tire possible that wouldn't upset my speedometer, the extra rubber will help to protect your rim.

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The Black Pearl Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	A silly question about rims I have a set of forgestar f-14 rims and I've cracked and bent 3 of the four rims. Does anyone know if these rims are just weak/soft? I'm curious cuz out the 3 cars I've owned, I've never had this issue and I'm from IL where the roads suck a lot more than Dallas. Does anyone have any recommendation on a "stronger" rim? Thanks,
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Pol Major 1119 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Are you driving RTF's ?
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The Black Pearl Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	I'm sorry but what are rtf's?
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The Black Pearl Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	No I am not running them...yokohama s-drive 225/40R18
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JYohay Banned 44 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	I have the same rims in my car. Bought them after having a bad experience with replicas (bent 3) These forgestars I have feel as strong as stock and ive hit some bad potholes with them. Running falkin non rft tires
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The Black Pearl Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	Thanks! Maybe the yokohama's are too low profile? I just don't want to keep dumping money into these rims if they are going to keep bending...by now I could have gotten the downpipes :-)
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RiefferD First Lieutenant 5 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	They could be from a bad batch. Make sure that you keep an eye on air pressure, and don't opt for the most thin tire possible. I've always bought the beefest tire possible that wouldn't upset my speedometer, the extra rubber will help to protect your rim. __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....
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