Beat Up Wheels

SimpleMan · #1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 07:18 PM

I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and what you did. The wheels on my Brute Force are taking a pounding. The outer edges look like someone hit them with a hammer. I check the tire pressure periodically and they are not low. We ride in rocky terrain but I dont think the riding I do is more extreme than anywhere else.
I would like to get new wheels and tires but worry they will wind up looking the same as my stockers. Any thoughts?

tattoo · #2 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 09:59 PM

Yeah ,dont buy expensive aluminum wheels !
get another set of cheap steel wheels,you wont regret it.

kaw700vforce · #3 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 10:06 PM

Stop trying to squeeze between the rocks and get that Brute over them :hysterical:

Beck's · #4 (**permalink**) 01-18-2005, 10:09 PM

I have the same problem with mine. They look like hell. When I looked into aluminum wheels, I was told they would crack instead of bending. So I guess I'm going to stick with the bent ones.

SimpleMan · #5 (**permalink**) 01-19-2005, 01:40 AM

I was seriously thinking about ITP C-Series aluminum wheels. If they can't stand up to the punishment then I'll save my money.

ridnwarrior · #6 (**permalink**) 01-19-2005, 03:56 AM

Save your money on the new rims.
Any rim you buy can and will get bent and look like crap after awhile.
A rim with a rolled edge will be stronger than your stock steel rims but still will get chewed up, scratched and dented.