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post Apr 5, 2011 - 11:09 PM
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Jaws4God



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well i was on my way to the store and hit a pot hole on the right side:

Back Right Rim:








Front Right Rim:





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post Apr 5, 2011 - 11:34 PM
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sorry to say it but i dont think ur car like 17 inch rims at all or u can try 205/45/17 instead of 40s

im on 17x8 225/45/17 ive hit one big pot hole and it sounded like the car exploded but ive looked and nothing no bent rim no sign of anything


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post Apr 5, 2011 - 11:47 PM
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QUOTE (azn87 @ Apr 6, 2011 - 12:34 AM) *
sorry to say it but i dont think ur car like 17 inch rims at all or u can try 205/45/17 instead of 40s

im on 17x8 225/45/17 ive hit one big pot hole and it sounded like the car exploded but ive looked and nothing no bent rim no sign of anything


may do that.. thanks. smile.gif

I've thought since i have to buy 2 new rims.. might get some 18" or some wider ones and go with a staggered look.. ;-)


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- Jaws4God   Rims VS Pothole   Apr 5, 2011 - 11:09 PM
- - azn87   sorry to say it but i dont think ur car like 17 in...   Apr 5, 2011 - 11:34 PM
|- - Jaws4God   QUOTE (azn87 @ Apr 6, 2011 - 12:34 A...   Apr 5, 2011 - 11:47 PM
- - HectortheRican   FUUUUUDGE I have 17" Drags wrapped in 40 tire...   Apr 5, 2011 - 11:43 PM
- - azn87   what other rim did u have before this that kept cr...   Apr 5, 2011 - 11:48 PM
- - whatthe   Stock rims ftw   Apr 6, 2011 - 1:04 AM
- - NYp8tBaller07   I would say stock as well only because all oem rim...   Apr 6, 2011 - 10:01 AM
- - HectortheRican   It's a little the rims' fault. Drag wheels...   Apr 6, 2011 - 11:39 AM
- - presure2   ouch jaws, that sucks. you need more meat on those...   Apr 10, 2011 - 10:20 AM
|- - SwissFerdi   QUOTE (presure2 @ Apr 10, 2011 - 11...   Apr 10, 2011 - 11:22 AM
- - Neon90424   I run 225/55 on stock 16's...the rim use to ha...   Apr 10, 2011 - 11:25 AM
- - Jaws4God   yeah i'm def going to go with a thicker tire.....   Apr 12, 2011 - 9:30 PM
|- - azn87   QUOTE (Jaws4God @ Apr 12, 2011 - 6:3...   Apr 13, 2011 - 1:33 AM
- - CoreyST   Quick question. Did this happen in town or on a st...   Apr 13, 2011 - 9:55 AM
|- - Jaws4God   QUOTE (CoreyST @ Apr 13, 2011 - 10:5...   Apr 13, 2011 - 9:21 PM
- - Johnnyny   ouch my heart hurt a lil when i saw the pic   Apr 13, 2011 - 9:24 PM
- - Jaws4God   well got my 2 new rims in... and here is...   Apr 16, 2011 - 5:51 PM
- - jordisonjr   Holy **** that is rediculous. Pics of the pot hole...   Apr 16, 2011 - 6:02 PM
- - easternpiro1   wow dan, im late as heck but glad u ok! w...   May 12, 2011 - 12:16 AM
- - NYp8tBaller07   I just thought you do know you can sue the city fo...   May 12, 2011 - 9:09 AM
|- - cjh4l22   QUOTE (NYp8tBaller07 @ May 12, 2011 - 10...   May 12, 2011 - 9:48 AM
|- - Jaws4God   QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ May 12, 2011 - 10:4...   May 12, 2011 - 7:08 PM
|- - NYp8tBaller07   QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ May 12, 2011 - 10:4...   May 12, 2011 - 9:23 PM
- - S8S8   That's a nasty pot hole. It may be different ...   May 12, 2011 - 7:40 PM


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