Aftermarket Wheels

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Thu Oct 29 1998 - 09:48:37 EST


Bob Nichols wrote:
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> Hello All, Went to my local tire and wheel guy today. Saw some really
> nice 17" wheels and BFG 255/50 17 tires. $1400.00 for the set of 4.
> Learned something cool, if your in the market for wheels, make sure the inside hole diameter of the wheel fits the hub, snugly. Many after
> market wheels have a very large diameter hub hole (so 1 casting fits
> many cars) but this puts all the stress on the studs which is not good. He told me that stock OEM wheels always always fit the hub
  snugly. He also told me that there has been alot of lawsuits because
  of wheel breakage. Thought is was a good point to share with all of
  you.
> Bob Nichols



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