Disadvantages of wire wheels.

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

EDITED for accuracy

I have pretty grave misgivings about the accuracy of that, Elf, but thanks for the props. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

There are some pretty bright folks that participate here (though it's a mite difficult to tell at times...)

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

spoke wheels are not cast alumnium or anything, so they're no where near as strong . The crap steel that most of them are made out of bend very easily on potholes. I know ive personally bent 3 100 spoke rims in my sint with owning them. Didnt matter if it was LA Wire, McLean, or even Dayton they all bent, lol. Plus its a pain in the *** to properly clean them....if you ever go to a real car show you have to take them off the day before and clean the backs....totally sucked when i showed cars having to do that.

On the bright side, they're fairly cheap and chrome shines even if its dirty. so points for that at least......and they dont scratch up near as bad as coated or alumnium rims.

 

[Qoob 10+ year member]

is there anything to be concerned with when you are ridin on the OLD SCHOOL 84's?
or any 100 spoke and ETC wire wheels?

I'd look into Cadillac premium alloy rims and vouge tires with your car. FWD uni-body cars never do look right with wire wheels if you ask me. If you had a Fleetwood on the other hand.. that'd be a different story.

 

[ketleer 10+ year member]

they attract mexicans





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[bcleachd]

I'd look into Cadillac premium alloy rims and vouge tires with your car. FWD uni-body cars never do look right with wire wheels if you ask me. If you had a Fleetwood on the other hand.. that'd be a different story.

I have the alloy wheels with whitewall tires but i wanna shine.

I mean they shine when i clean the brake dust in dirt in grime off but i want something shinier.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

But i will prolly stay with the factory alloy and just buy some vouges.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

But still not sure.

 

[Qoob 10+ year member]

I have the alloy wheels with whitewall tires but i wanna shine.I mean they shine when i clean the brake dust in dirt in grime off but i want something shinier.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

A Cadillac alloy wheel doesn't have anywhere near as much detail to it as a wire wheel would. There's a lot of flat surface area on the alloy allowing easy cleaning. If you're having a hard time keeping those clean.. than wire wheels are DEFINITELY not for you.

 

[bcleachd]

A Cadillac alloy wheel doesn't have anywhere near as much detail to it as a wire wheel would. There's a lot of flat surface area on the alloy allowing easy cleaning. If you're having a hard time keeping those clean.. than wire wheels are DEFINITELY not for you.

thank ya man I'ma just go with these vogue rims i found.

Oh yea whats a good cleaning supply to clean the whitewall of the tire.?

i mean i tryed a wash rag(DIDNT WORK)

water hose and soap (DIDNT WORK)

i mean it aint very dirty but i'm very picky so i want them clean to the fullest.

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

84's will get you killed in TX. too many people want them

 

[bcleachd]

hmmm i have alot of that going on now (NO NOT JUST WANTING TO ROB ME)

BUT i got something that can put anyone down.

HINT: LAWS PATROLLIN

-MIKE JONES

But i dont misuse it.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[Qoob 10+ year member]

thank ya man I'ma just go with these vogue rims i found.Oh yea whats a good cleaning supply to clean the whitewall of the tire.?

i mean i tryed a wash rag(DIDNT WORK)

water hose and soap (DIDNT WORK)

i mean it aint very dirty but i'm very picky so i want them clean to the fullest.

A few of many available options: Wesleys Bleach White. This usually works the best and is cheap/widely available. You can also use AJAX, COMET or any other kitchen powder based bleach cleaner. Clorox Cleanup spay with bleach works really well too. BTW try to use a brush and not a rag.

 

[bcleachd]

A few of many available options: Wesleys Bleach White. This usually works the best and is cheap/widely available. You can also use AJAX, COMET or any other kitchen powder based bleach cleaner. Clorox Cleanup spay with bleach works really well too. BTW try to use a brush and not a rag.

thanks

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

hmmm i have alot of that going on now (NO NOT JUST WANTING TO ROB ME)BUT i got something that can put anyone down.

HINT: LAWS PATROLLIN

-MIKE JONES

But i dont misuse it.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

I wouldnt figure someone who advocates "listen to the real rap" would be a fan of Mike Jones.

Ive also seen it mentioned that your father does not allow you to curse on your records- but you want us to believe you own a weapon? RIGHT.

Anyway, if you like the wires, get them, its your car.

 

[bcleachd]

I'm not going into my music because it draws a up-roar but i dont cuss because its my choice.

and when i say dont cuss i mean words like damm, hell (in the wrong use) and thats about it.

but nothing over the top type stuff like cursing every few lines.

Oh yea in october i'm updating my myspace music with some new songs plus some other ''KNOWN'' people that will be a suprise but my whole style will be slight diffrent than some might like or start to.

 

[bcleachd]

but anyway what wheel cleaning products do you guys use?

I've tried black magic, Dupont teflon but it wasnt long lasting as needed.