LG Motorsports World Challenge Wheel
08-18-2008, 03:54 PM
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LG Motorsports World Challenge Wheel do you think there worth the money dont really want the same rims as everyone else so if you know of any other rims could you guys help me out and let me know
08-18-2008, 10:47 PM
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If you got some that are in good shape when you go to have the tires mounted look over them real well, they are a BITCH to mount and dismount tires on.
I used to bust tires for a living and I am pretty damn good at it, Ive done quite a few cars that other shops in the chain would have turned away in fear of scratchin them, Gallardo Wheels, Porsche, ferrari wheels, c6 z0s, run flats, extreme low pros, and there is nothing I dread more than mounting up the LGs.
A unexperiened tech may think its a reverse mount wheel which could lead to him scratching the **** out of it, its not its a conventional mount wheel but the first drop center is recessed quite a bit which could lead to tearing of the sidewall (so check for undulation after they are mounted), and some some scrathing on the lip of the wheel from the tire bar.
Alot of this depends on the machinery available to them though.
Ive put two sets on them without scratching them but its a HARD job.
I used to bust tires for a living and I am pretty damn good at it, Ive done quite a few cars that other shops in the chain would have turned away in fear of scratchin them, Gallardo Wheels, Porsche, ferrari wheels, c6 z0s, run flats, extreme low pros, and there is nothing I dread more than mounting up the LGs.
A unexperiened tech may think its a reverse mount wheel which could lead to him scratching the **** out of it, its not its a conventional mount wheel but the first drop center is recessed quite a bit which could lead to tearing of the sidewall (so check for undulation after they are mounted), and some some scrathing on the lip of the wheel from the tire bar.
Alot of this depends on the machinery available to them though.
Ive put two sets on them without scratching them but its a HARD job.
08-18-2008, 11:29 PM
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Thanks for the heads up. My dad owns a tire business and is quite experienced and has good and fairly new equipment, so hopefully it will be alright. But I will definately make him aware of this b/c the wheels are brand new and chrome. Thanks again.
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08-19-2008, 08:26 PM
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Yes, it will probably be about a month though. The tire I wanted (Michelin Pilot Sport A/S) was discontinued and the one that is replacing it (Pilot Sport A/S Plus) won't be out for about a month.....whatever.
10-24-2008, 10:51 PM
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Well, it obviously took longer than expected to get them back from the chromer...but I finally got my LG wheels back today. I will have the tires mounted on them this weekend and will get you a pic or two ASAP (probably Monday night though b/c I have to go out of town also this weekend).
