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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Anyone have trouble with repro wheels cracking or coming apart?
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Not me. Factory Reproductions here. I've heard more cracking probs with OEM thinspokes than any on aftermarket rims.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I've tracked mine for 10 days worth of events, and don't seem to be having any more trouble than losing the fake plastic rivets.

Heavy but cheap!
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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The only problems I had with my repo's are........... Way to much lead used to balance, ALL the lead is on the outer side of the rim... and when spinning they appear to be out of round. Discount Tire ..answers your next question.:
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My friend bought a 2 piece 19" BBS wheels set for big bucks, and when I was driving behind him down the road, one of them, a rear wheel looked wobbly.

He couldn't tell when driving, but you could clearly see when he was driving down the road. They replaced it.

I second the 'lead' comment. Oh well, you can't have it all.
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I've had repros on 2 different C5's with no trouble.
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