Buckled Wheel

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  1. 15th June 2004, 12:44 AM #1
    Scottie
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    Well I am gutted, fizzing and mad. The Zeemax Chrome wheels I have two are buckled and it was nothing that I had done let me tell you.

    The vibration I got from the car whenever I went over 90mph was bad but I thought it was something to with balancing.

    Anyway feel like I have been robbed of a few thousand quid. Well I have.


    Now looking for new wheels again.
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  2. 15th June 2004, 02:02 AM #2
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    sorry to read that fiona, good luck in your search
  3. 15th June 2004, 03:10 PM #3
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    Have heard quite a staggering number of reports recently about aftermarket wheels (various makes) being a bit 'soft' on the inner rims. A little bump seems to be enough to put a flat spot on the inner rim, resulting in the type of wheel vibration you mention Fiona.

    Bloomin' annoying when you've forked out a decent sum of money for a nice set of wheels :mad::evil:
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  4. 15th June 2004, 04:08 PM #4
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    quote:Originally posted by thornef

    The vibration I got from the car whenever I went over 90mph was bad
    when I tried it on a disused airfield your honour, not on a public road. :)

    Sorry to hear about your wheels though Fiona. That sucks. :(
  5. 15th June 2004, 05:39 PM #5
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    Bum, really sorry to hear that! Try www.performancealloys.com for new ones, they're very helpful!!:evil:
  6. 15th June 2004, 08:06 PM #6
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    Bloodly hell, you gotta have some come back on that !!!! Bad news though

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  7. 15th June 2004, 09:04 PM #7
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    Nightmare!
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