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Old 08-28-12, 04:11 PM
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I am looking to pick up some Privat Reserve Wheels and wanted to know your guys opnion.
18X8
20lb each



Is anyone familiar with these?
Will it be able to support the car?
A set of my wheels just bent so I don't want it to happen to these too.
Old 08-28-12, 04:29 PM
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hard to guarantee that these wheels won't bend but since these are pretty conservative sizing, you can run a thicker side wall and wider tire to prevent this.
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different strokes for different folks,,, i wouldn't do it ... but that's just me.
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If you want strong go forged. You can find used 18" forged wheels IE: works, volks, etc.. all over the place for around 2K. When the barrel bends on one of those they can be replaced or fixed instead of buying a whole new setup. Those wheels aren't bad looking but they'll look to small and sunken in on a G body! At least the rears would!
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my car came with this brand of wheel and i hate them. They leak air with newer tires mounted and the metal quality especially on the lips is subpar. The clear coat has peeled and stained and pitted the aluminum. Just my .02. I would rather have a newer GS 18" wheel personally, changes are on the horizon.
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Originally Posted by Highway
If you want strong go forged. You can find used 18" forged wheels IE: works, volks, etc.. all over the place for around 2K. When the barrel bends on one of those they can be replaced or fixed instead of buying a whole new setup. Those wheels aren't bad looking but they'll look to small and sunken in on a G body! At least the rears would!
The picture makes it look small. It looks good when its actually on the car.
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DPE and HRE have similiar wheels that are great quality rims. If you are going to invest do it right the first time.
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I let these go. Going to buy a good set that's goin to last.
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Run some works as suggested above!
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Go Rays! That's what I run haha But as always ya gotta pay to play!
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Yah I don't have 2-3k for rims right now so got to save up.
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You can find a quality set of used wheels for under 2k.., (edit) you can find a quality set of new wheels for under $2k. Majority is going to tell you the same thing here, thats why the majorities cars all look the same. Find a wheel YOU like then research the manufacturer, their build quality, input from people that actually own a set.

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