How strong are these SN95 wheels?
I ask because they're inexpensive and have the proper dimensions for my application, but I plan to hit rocks and trees and E36 M3 with them. Weight is less of a concern. Thoughts? Alternatives?
How strong are these SN95 wheels?
I ask because they're inexpensive and have the proper dimensions for my application, but I plan to hit rocks and trees and E36 M3 with them. Weight is less of a concern. Thoughts? Alternatives?
In reply to RossD:
OK, weight is a bit of a concern
Steel wheels could be an option, although most 4wd stuff has too low of an offset.
The 3 spokes are strong enough but far from light, the lightest OEM rims are the 5 spoke "starfish" rims
Isn't the rule for OEM wheels that they have to be engineered for 20 years of use under arctic/desert conditions carrying 4X their rated capacity? All so granny can't sue Ford for wheel failure when she drives over a curb on her way to church bingo.
In reply to KyAllroad:
Where is that "rule" written down, who enforces it, and would difference would -50C to 50C temps have on a wheel itself?
In reply to aussiesmg:
They're ~20 lbs each right? I understand there are lighter/stronger 15", 5x114.3 wheels out there, but these are consistently available for less than $20 per wheel on craigslist.
aussiesmg wrote: The 3 spokes are strong enough but far from light, the lightest OEM rims are the 5 spoke "starfish" rims
Are these the ones you're talking about, Aussie?
If so I thought they were remarkably light for a 16 x 7 wheel, I had them on my blue Mark VII.
I forgot to add, they're cheap too. I snagged a set with maypop tires on them for $60 on the list of Craig.
pres589 wrote: In reply to KyAllroad: Where is that "rule" written down, who enforces it, and would difference would -50C to 50C temps have on a wheel itself?
Wheels: There are two NHTSA safety standards that reference wheels (rims), FMVSS No. 110 (tire selection/rims for passenger cars weighing less than 10,000 pounds) and FMVSS No. 120 (tire selection/rims for vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds). The rules are focused on making sure the vehicle has the proper size tire/wheel combination. They do not establish performance requirements, although FMVSS No. 120 includes marking requirements. Most wheel performance/marking requirements have been accomplished through industry standards established by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and other international organizations. SEMA worked with SAE to develop SAE J2530, “Aftermarket Wheels - Passenger Cars and Light Truck - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures” [Published: May 2008]. NOTE: SAE J2530 establishes performance and marking requirements.
See here for more information http://www.sae.org/servlets/product;WebLogicSession=Lp2Hffv031zDhTsB120v3mcyTJGjvGTpjgJMNmLVd4QtckzvVbyG!-1087803089?PROD_TYP=STD&PARENT_BPA_CD=GV&TECH_CD=TIRES
If you want to see why OEMS are paranoid about wheels, look up the story behind Chrysler's Kelsey-Hay recall wheels.
Look at Jeep Wrangler(TJ) wheels. "Canyon" and I think "Ravine" style? 15x8 5x4.5
I remember checking and the offset is about right for a 240SX IIRC...
We run jeep wheels on our rx7. They seem pretty damn strong but are NOT light. Should be correct bolt pattern and offset.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ wrote: How strong are these SN95 wheels?I ask because they're inexpensive and have the proper dimensions for my application, but I plan to hit rocks and trees and E36 M3 with them. Weight is less of a concern. Thoughts? Alternatives?
I've replaced several SN95 axles due to getting bent sliding into a curb. Have never seen a bent 3 spoke wheel.
Ford makes wheels the exact opposite of German wheels. They are light and bulletproof instead of heavy and peanut-butter.
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