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05-02-2008, 02:49 PM
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Weak and bend easy??? Do you know how stringent all the tests are for GM to be able to put those wheels on that car? Actually, the opposite is true... most aftermarket wheels are of lesser quality than factory ones.
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05-03-2008, 07:48 AM
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05-03-2008, 08:14 AM
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The rims GM puts on these cars are using a weaker metal then the aftermarket ones. All 3 Monte Carlo's ive owned have ended up with bent rims from time to time. Anything from bumps on the road that you wouldve noticed to the pot hole we all drive in, and Im not talking about the girl from friday night either 
GM puts less care into the rims/tires on these cars then anything else.
GM puts less care into the rims/tires on these cars then anything else.
05-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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well said taz. . . bent both of mine on normal everyday potholes. Even the insurance agent through the town looked at the hole and said he coudn't believe that this pothole was deep enough to bend a rim. Lucky for me the town covered the bill both times. (at 639.50 for one rim!) 
05-03-2008, 04:55 PM
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These are what came on my GXP when I bought it. They look really nice on the white and while they are clean. but they show brake dust really fast, they only stay clean for about 2 days after I wipe them down lol
05-05-2008, 08:27 PM
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YOU ARE MY SAVIOR!!!!!LOL! I am in the process of tracking down the 2006 Monte Carlo SS I want color wise. I was just about to post up and see if anyone knew if those cragers would work for it but go figure someone else has the same taste I do.
Please post pix when you get them on
Please post pix when you get them on
