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Old 12-09-2010, 01:07 PM
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How safe are refinished OE wheels? Would it be better to just go with brand new replicas?
Quite a few people have success with them. They're as safe as any others. The only danger, as I see you're from NYC, is how easily they damage. Forged wheels like OE, take a lot more abuse. They are stronger but doesn't mean they're indestructable. Lots of folks have damaged/bent/cracked OE wheels.

From experience of driving in NYC day in and day out as a young buck chasing tail in my E36 coupe, i'd stick with OE or at least a properly forged aftermarket wheel. With this selection, you get what you pay for. Although I have heard that even HREs bend pretty easily in NYC.

I'd also have to mention that how much meat you have wrapped around them plays a big factor. I wouldn't hesitate going aftermarket replica with my 17" and a 65 sidewall. With 20" and a 45 sidewall, not so much.
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