01-27-2010, 03:34 PM | #11 |
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Not a bad brand at all. We fitted quite a few sets when I worked at the dealership with not complaints.
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01-27-2010, 03:39 PM | #12 |
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I just can't see how pitted/peeling paint would cause a noticeable air leak. How much pressure does it drop a week?
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01-27-2010, 03:43 PM | #13 | |
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It got to the point where I'd drop about 5psi a day |
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01-27-2010, 03:44 PM | #14 |
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01-27-2010, 03:49 PM | #15 |
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I haven't measured the pressure before filling it. I'll just notice it's visibly low and fill it to 35psi. Today the pressure was way down to like 10psi so I took it to discount tire where I bought the tire to have them check for a nail. No punctures anywhere. So 25 psi over probably 2 weeks is a lot. The service tech showed me how the clear coat was just flaking off badly. 13 years in the salt belt isn't a bad lifespan for rims.
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01-27-2010, 03:54 PM | #16 |
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I would have them wire brush it and hit it with bead sealer. Should stop the leak. It will make it a bitch to break the bead when it is time for new tires, but that really isn't your problem is it?
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01-27-2010, 03:59 PM | #17 |
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I had a set on my Prelude for a few years. They were pretty nice. Easy to get center caps for also because they're a pretty common brand.
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01-27-2010, 04:00 PM | #18 |
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The lower the offset, the more the rims will stick out. If you want them to stick out a bit more, you could safely drop it to like 35-36mm.
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01-27-2010, 04:04 PM | #19 |
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01-27-2010, 04:21 PM | #20 |
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