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Old 01-27-2010, 03:34 PM   #11
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Not a bad brand at all. We fitted quite a few sets when I worked at the dealership with not complaints.
Like said, be sure that the offset is matched, or very close.
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:39 PM   #12
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I just can't see how pitted/peeling paint would cause a noticeable air leak. How much pressure does it drop a week?
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:43 PM   #13
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I just can't see how pitted/peeling paint would cause a noticeable air leak. How much pressure does it drop a week?
I've had that problem before. My old Probe had the factory chrome rims and at the ten year mark one of the rims would no longer seal. I had it fixed. At the the 13 year mark another rim started to leak.

It got to the point where I'd drop about 5psi a day
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:44 PM   #14
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Not a bad brand at all. We fitted quite a few sets when I worked at the dealership with not complaints.
Like said, be sure that the offset is matched, or very close.
Yeah it looks like the +40mm offset is a very common size.
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:49 PM   #15
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I just can't see how pitted/peeling paint would cause a noticeable air leak. How much pressure does it drop a week?
I haven't measured the pressure before filling it. I'll just notice it's visibly low and fill it to 35psi. Today the pressure was way down to like 10psi so I took it to discount tire where I bought the tire to have them check for a nail. No punctures anywhere. So 25 psi over probably 2 weeks is a lot. The service tech showed me how the clear coat was just flaking off badly. 13 years in the salt belt isn't a bad lifespan for rims.
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:54 PM   #16
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Yes they are pitting too.

I would have them wire brush it and hit it with bead sealer. Should stop the leak. It will make it a bitch to break the bead when it is time for new tires, but that really isn't your problem is it?
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Old 01-27-2010, 03:59 PM   #17
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I had a set on my Prelude for a few years. They were pretty nice. Easy to get center caps for also because they're a pretty common brand.
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Old 01-27-2010, 04:00 PM   #18
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Yeah it looks like the +40mm offset is a very common size.
The lower the offset, the more the rims will stick out. If you want them to stick out a bit more, you could safely drop it to like 35-36mm.

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Old 01-27-2010, 04:04 PM   #19
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The lower the offset, the more the rims will stick out. If you want them to stick out a bit more, you could safely drop it to like 35-36mm.
I don't want them to stick out. The OEM look is fine with me. I looking for some used 18'' Inifiti rims now.
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I've had that problem before. My old Probe had the factory chrome rims and at the ten year mark one of the rims would no longer seal. I had it fixed. At the the 13 year mark another rim started to leak.
You, mad pimpin with chrome rims? Did you buy it new?
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