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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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First time this has ever happened to me. I got off the interstate highway because the rear was vibrating. The car was making this terrible noise and I knew something was wrong. But I kept going until I got home. I turned on my cell flashlight and looked at all the wheels. I was shocked when I saw most of the 10 spokes cracked.

I thought Giovanna's were decent wheels. I was wrong. I didn't hit anything. I believe it happened when I drove over the part of the exit where they connect sections of road with metal. Nothing unusual and certainly unavoidable. I want to be pissed but instead I am happy nothing more severe happened.

Should I replace the one wheel or buy something else. That's my next decision.
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Cast wheels crack. At least you got home safe
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 01:13 AM
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 07:15 AM
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That stinks.... Guess its time to treat your girl to some new wheels!
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by da mayor
Cast wheels crack. At least you got home safe
Not all cast wheels crack. I completely trust
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Thread worthless without pics.....the saying goes.
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by happy1977
Thread worthless without pics.....the saying goes.
LOL...didn't take any. Not into this stuff like I was years ago. I posted only to present news of Giovanna wheel cracked. One in a blue moon is tolerated but if there are several others out there, could be a serious concern.
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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As I said earlier, i completely trust Niche/MHT wheels. So I bought a cheap set of wheels jsut to have some wheels but these won't break. They look and feel strong as an ox. Heavier than I usually take but I don't believe you should buy lightweight cast wheels. Only light weight forged. These are 28 and 30 lbs.
On the good side, anyone that has known me a while knows I love 5 spoke wheels. i am back home.
These are not the best looking wheels but I wanted safe and strong. I'll decide later if I want something nicer. I like them enough to roll with them.
Niche Apex 20x8.5/10. 35/40 offsetts.






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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 07:29 AM
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Those look really good. I almost got Niche's distributer near where I lived didn't have the ones I liked. Take some pic's of them on your car.
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Those are nice.
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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It's day 2 and I am liking the wheels more. I came out of the building at work, saw the car and went....wow! Those 5 spokes are hitting!. I love 5 spokes. Its nice to be back with a set.
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That looks real good. I always did like the way 5 spokes look on any car.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Yeah, 5 spokes give the most dramatic eye-catching play when they are moving and sitting still.
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