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Old Nov 14, 2011, 05:20 PM
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for those running XXR's.. becareful..


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Full Story here:http://jdmchicago.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20513
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Old Nov 14, 2011, 05:23 PM
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Man that sucks, who would have thought it would do that?
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Saw that pic in another thread. Def looks like some sort of impact. I can't see a rim exploding like that on its own.


Should bought Rota's. LOL
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its cause his calipers were peeling . thats why you buy from a company that has years and years of racing experience and development.
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did you hit a pothole or something. that sux man. hope your okay.
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Because, the one thread on General is not enough?
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Originally Posted by whitedsm97
did you hit a pothole or something. that sux man. hope your okay.
Please follow the link and read the whole story... Rim exploded on its own.
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Price of XXR's = Price of used Evo VIII/IX wheels
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Just one more reason I want to get rid of the xxr's on my car. lol
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Here's what bothers me about all this: The initial claim came from JDMChicago and urged folks not to buy "FAKE" wheels. The wheel, itself, must be the only object of its type to spontaneously explode, as every other wheel in the universe showing similar damage suffered from an impact and on and on. Hell, just look at the fresh curb rash on the rim. However, we should forget our brains at home and follow some showcar-driven mantra that tries to place a political position on one's choice of wheels. It's beyond ridiculous. So far this morning, I've seen this same thread on 5 (FIVE!) other car forums and I'm willing to be that it's just a drop in the bucket. All this to what end? To misinform, to delude, to obfuscate, to further an alternate motive ... 'cause this sure ain't about wheels.

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Old Nov 15, 2011, 06:40 AM
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Also, why were you only running four lug nuts? There is a reason Mitsu designed the car to have five.
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Lol awesome...I have the excact same wheels!
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If you look at the pics there is no way that wheel just came apart. Look at the amount of dirt in the lug holes alone. How does that happen on the street. That wheel looks like it too huge impact.
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My 240 came with XXR 962's when i bought the car. I never had a problem with them, then again, my car was always broken so i never got to drive. I have since then got some Works on it, and it only breaks down every now and then lol. Never had a problem with any wheel that wasn't my fault.


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