DD thinspokes
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DD thinspokes
Im thinking about buying a set of dd thinspokes in 18x9.5 fr and 18x10.5 rr mounted and road force balanced to a set of 265 35 and 295 35 conti extreme DW's for 1850 shipped. These are reproductions and I'd like to know if anybody has had any issues with them? Thanks for your input.
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If you are getting them from a vendor like JW Motoring, you'll be pleased. Top quality products from him.
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I just put a set of OE wheels on that I purchased from JW Motoring. So far so good. I've been pleased. Get lots of positive comments. Chrome qlty seems good, but I can't speak to the longer term effects. I originally had them dynamically balanced, but had vibration at 60 mph and above. Went in for a Road Force balance and now it's smooth well into triple digits.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
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I just put a set of OE wheels on that I purchased from JW Motoring. So far so good. I've been pleased. Get lots of positive comments. Chrome qlty seems good, but I can't speak to the longer term effects. I originally had them dynamically balanced, but had vibration at 60 mph and above. Went in for a Road Force balance and now it's smooth well into triple digits.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
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I just put a set of OE wheels on that I purchased from JW Motoring. So far so good. I've been pleased. Get lots of positive comments. Chrome qlty seems good, but I can't speak to the longer term effects. I originally had them dynamically balanced, but had vibration at 60 mph and above. Went in for a Road Force balance and now it's smooth well into triple digits.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
Mine are a 19/18 setup. Lowering the car a little is next on list.
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Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP - 285/35/19 & 245/40/18.
I chose the run flats due to road trips I take. Might want to consider something else for a Z06 depending on your driving habits. Plus you can get some nice tires for less if you go non-runflats.
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The road force machine is smart enough to split the weights so they can be place behind the spokes, but my spokes are too skinny for that to make any difference.
