C7 Wheel Problems?

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Sep 13, 2017 | 12:16 AM

mmarum

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From: Kelso Washington

C7 Wheel Problems?

Anyone else experience bent wheels on a C7 from road construction, potholes or other normal circumstances that happen day to day?

Sep 13, 2017 | 02:39 AM

Bubbletop409

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While I didn't suffer wheel damage, I did lose a rear Michelin to a pot hole from last winters rains.

Sep 14, 2017 | 09:40 AM

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Sep 14, 2017 | 09:46 AM

Kracka

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I've bent one wheel, but it was a pothole from hell that destroyed a tire. Insurance bought me a new tire, wheel, and alignment.

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Sep 14, 2017 | 02:23 PM

Kent1999

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Low profile tires and potholes don't mix, no matter the brand.

Eternal vigilance for road hazards is the price we pay for driving a sports car with low-profile tires.

Sep 15, 2017 | 12:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent1999

Low profile tires and potholes don't mix, no matter the brand.

Eternal vigilance for road hazards is the price we pay for driving a sports car with low-profile tires.

Sep 15, 2017 | 03:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent1999

Low profile tires and potholes don't mix, no matter the brand.

Eternal vigilance for road hazards is the price we pay for driving a sports car with low-profile tires.

That being said I have seen a number of that have posted about their GS wheels bending recently.

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