How does this happen?
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I agree. Have some C5 wheels cracked, sure they have. But I would say the number is relatively small and you would have to know what the circumstances were - was a severe pothole hit, etc.
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I bought another C5 rear wheel, I think that’s the best option.
hopefully it won’t crack again until my new tires are worn out.
hopefully it won’t crack again until my new tires are worn out.
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usually pot holes affect the inner part of the rim because it’s very thin,
no balance issue, not even a scratch,
but a nice 2.5 inch crack 🤷♂️
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Another factor here could be the powder coating. If it was done at too high of a temperature, it could have been a factor. Still sucks to see either way.
If you just bought the tires and want to run them, get some cheap scrub C5 wagon wheels - I just picked up a set for $100 the other day that were in perfect shape.
If you just bought the tires and want to run them, get some cheap scrub C5 wagon wheels - I just picked up a set for $100 the other day that were in perfect shape.
The heat of powder coating it could have caused the issue. Hard to say though. Good luck with the new wheel. I think you made the right choice.
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I don't have this problem. I ditched the stock wheels
years ago for forged wheels.
years ago for forged wheels.
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Cast wheels are probably in the $10,000/set of 4 range
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true forged wheels are very expensive.
silver wheel ( I ordered in bronze just like the one on the Porsche) HRE RS200M Fully forged wheel, $12.000 a set out the door.
The bronze wheels are forgestar wheels, beautiful looking wheels, very similar in design and looks, not forged, $ 1900 out the door.
it all comes down to what you gonna use the vehicle for, and $$
they all look beautiful, regardless if they are forged or not.
99% if the sports cars on the road have cast wheels and they are perfectly fine.
but things dramatically change when that vehicle goes to track.
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