The build thread for my $1,000 E36
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Damnboy on here has cracked and broken a couple of these wheels.
That's who I bought these from... ugh.
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Not exactly his fault, rim company's.
Ehh, I beg to differ but I don't think it's his fault either. I have not had a problem with the K1's on my Miata for over 5 years and they have been abused like no other. I know a friend in CA who beats the crap out of his M3 on the track with K1's, no problem. Also, a local guy has had them on his M3 for years, again, without a problem.
Not sure if it's because of how these were powdercoated or what, but either way it sucks. Hopefully I can find a replacement.
Should have kept the LTW's sir=)
I liked them, but I like the K1's much better. Plus, who doesn't want matching rims on both of their cars?
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I did some research on this a few weeks back and apparently the annealing that happens to aluminum at even the low temperatures of powder coating can change the strength/brittleness. Especially forged wheels that are relying on the strength of the material vs the amount of material. I don't think PC on most stock/beefy wheels is much of a problem though.
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There will be more pictures soon. I picked up quite a few goodies for this that I have kept on the hush. I'm not sure how it'll turn out, but I'm curious to find out after putting a little work into it this week.
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I did some research on this a few weeks back and apparently the annealing that happens to aluminum at even the low temperatures of powder coating can change the strength/brittleness. Especially forged wheels that are relying on the strength of the material vs the amount of material. I don't think PC on most stock/beefy wheels is much of a problem though.
Didn't know about this, I got this set from Enthusiast Auto in Cincinnati already powder coated because I didn't want to pay the extra $1000 for the Contours. Ended costing me in the long run because I had two crack on me at the same time, replaced them (including powder coat paint) only to have another crack on me. Ordered another and tried to get it powder coated again by Alloy Wheel Repair, they suggested I sell them because my car has too much power for them (something about them not flexing the way BBS or OZ do) so they crack under pressure. They didn't mention anything about the wheels weakening because of the baking process with powder coat.
Now I just don't trust Kosei
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I'll just leave this here.
Tuckin' by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
Lippage by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
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Yeah, they're 18's. Got a great deal on them.
Front: 18x8" ET38 with 235/40/18's
Rear: 18x9" ET38 with 255/35/18's
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Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol
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Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol
Thanks, and thanks again for the help last night! My hands are still dirty after multiple hand washings and a shower lol.
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Just waiting on a fender roller from REKIII and some 5mm spacers for the front to clear the coils. Hopefully I won't have to switch to 225's.
Sleepy by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
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Because I got the two front tires for $20 from a friend.
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Makes sense. What about the rears though?
The 255/35/18's came on the rears when I bought the wheels. They still have a good amount of tread so I wanted to keep them.
Do you think I will be able to fit them with a good roll at this height? They're 18x9 ET38.
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