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Re: Durability of 17 inch wheelsfrom tirerack (archive)
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Posted by R.Mui on January 15, 2001 at 23:55:37:

In Reply to: Durability of 17 inch wheelsfrom tirerack posted by Andy on January 13, 2001 at 19:13:39:

I haven't used that many large diameter wheels but in my experience, the more "spokes" that you have on the wheel the stronger they are (helps too when all the spokes are spaced out evenly around the rim)...as the pressure on the wheel rim is being allocated to enough spokes that act as supports.

I am using BBS RK 18" with 235/40ZR18 on my E32 and I think we have our fair share of bad road surfaces (potholes and cracks and those dreaded construction "cover plates") while my wheels seem to be fairing pretty well against.

Richard


I have bent 3 out of 4 of my ATP type 5 (17 inch) wheels. I have no problems with 16 inch wheels(stock BMW and Mile Miglias MM2) (328i+Dinan stage II suspension). But for the summer I want to get 17 inch wheels again. I'm considering Breyton Inspiriation and Breyton softline. The potholes in Chicago are pretty bad. Does anybody have any suggestions how strong they are. Are they forged or cast? Can sombody quicly describe which method produces stronger wheel? Are BMW sport packgage wheels cast or forged?




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