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Discussion in '360/430' started by 24000rpm, May 14, 2015.

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  1. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

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    #1 24000rpm, May 14, 2015
    bought a set of CS rims but the seller told me they were straightened and fixed to the oem spec.

    I guess lots of people bought used rims here and there without even knowing if they were repaired in their history.
     
  2. cm2

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    #2 cm2, May 14, 2015
    I wonder what it takes to bend a cs wheel... I hit one hellova pot hole that bent a control arm, but the wheel and tire were fine.... You sure they weren't just talking about the outer edge?
     
  3. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

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    #3 24000rpm, May 14, 2015
    you can't tell the rim is bent by naked eye, only on the balance machine
    it measured 10 - 40,
    the FSM said: if static gram exceed 36 , replace the rim


     
  4. vjd3

    vjd3 F1 Rookie
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    #4 vjd3, May 15, 2015
    I think you'd have to be crazy to run a rim that had a crack repaired or bend straightened on the track. Some people won't run them on the street.

    You should be able to easily see where it was welded or straightened.
     
  5. rizzo308

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    #5 rizzo308, May 15, 2015
    Hey Nathan,
    U weren't the guy on u tube hit a p/hole in his 360 snapped the farkin A arm wheel folded under the front arch Unbelievable must try find and post it.
     
  6. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

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    #6 24000rpm, May 15, 2015
    ok, does somebody want this set of rims?
    1st rim has radial runoff of 1.5mm,
    2nd rim 0.4mm
    3rd rim 1mm
    4th rim 0.5
    multiple dents on the wall
     
  7. cm2

    cm2 Formula 3

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    #7 cm2, May 31, 2015
    No mine didn't bend on YouTube. I just realized the control arm wasn't sitting on the bushing right by about 1/4"... Replaced it and I was on my way...


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  8. rmarchjr

    rmarchjr Formula Junior

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    #8 rmarchjr, May 31, 2015
    Kinda sketchy...is it worth taking the chance? The CS rims were fairly light for 19", and a wheel failure at the track rarely ends without bodywork. I would not do it on my challenge car, but if the repair was done correctly and from the runout you have listed I don't think it was...Maybe use them on the street.
     

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