[Neusser]

Originally Posted by g21

hmm the wheels are not light!
bend with normal use or with hitting potholes and kerbs?

Indeed. Never had a prob. with an OEM wheel. Most are made by Ronal or other typical manufacturers, and I doubt the OEM specs are any worse than the standard offerings from such companies.

I have always wondered if tire pressure is a culprit. In the US, people tend to run placard pressures which are way too high (as a result of the Firestone court case).

Euro half-load pressures are much lower (and I go even lower than that, in line with Goodyear recommendations).

If the tire is too hard, it is not performing its role as part of the suspension, and powerful forces generated by potholes could damage suspension or even the wheel methinks. I'd much rather replace a tire than a wheel.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Neusser

I have always wondered if tire pressure is a culprit. In the US, people tend to run placard pressures which are way too high (as a result of the Firestone court case).

Not sure if this was discussed elsewhere, but what tire pressures do you recommend?

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Neusser

Indeed. Never had a prob. with an OEM wheel. Most are made by Ronal or other typical manufacturers, and I doubt the OEM specs are any worse than the standard offerings from such companies.

I have always wondered if tire pressure is a culprit. In the US, people tend to run placard pressures which are way too high (as a result of the Firestone court case).

Euro half-load pressures are much lower (and I go even lower than that, in line with Goodyear recommendations).

If the tire is too hard, it is not performing its role as part of the suspension, and powerful forces generated by potholes could damage suspension or even the wheel methinks. I'd much rather replace a tire than a wheel.

What was the Firestone case?

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by NGT2

What was the Firestone case?

Basically, Ford recommended pressures too low for the Firestone tires on their vehicles leading to hundreds of deaths due to tire failures due to overheating.

https://www.carthrottle.com/news/und...ne-controversy

The impact is manufacturers tending to recommend higher pressures to counter against that.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by NGT2

What was the Firestone case?

The easiest way to get the wife to agree to purchasing a new car. Just tell her that the car was made by Firestone and she will let you buy whatever you want!